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Butler University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CONTACT
Emily Robison
Transfer Admission Counselor
Office of Admission
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46208
Phone: 888–940–8100

Email: erobison@butler.edu
Website: http://www.butler.edu/cophs/?pg=2048&parentID=2024

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D./MBA
• Open House Dates: Visit by appointment, www.go.butler.edu/visit
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
82
• Estimated number accepted:
44
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
130
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
95
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
35
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.3
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
40
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
55%
PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
68
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Butler’s Core Curriculum is waived if you have a Bachelors degree from another institution. All applicants will be screened for the math and science pre-requisites.

Semester Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
3
 
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
5
3
68
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
No
• Supplemental Deadline:
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
• Supplemental Application fee:
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
September 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
TOEFL Scores must be 79 internet based or 550 paper
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
NO
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
No
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
01/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
NONE
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
2/2011; 5/2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
As recommended by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Butler University requires interviews for admission to the Pharmacy Program. The admissions criteria extend beyond academic minimums and include a measurement of these important attributes: verbal communication skills, written communication skills, understanding of the profession, commitment to patient care and professionalism. The 30-minute interview is conducted by 2 faculty interviewers per candidate using standardized questions. The interviewers are blinded to the candidate’s credentials. Other activities planned around the interview are a financial aid discussion, a panel discussion with enrolled students and an optional campus tour.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
3/1/2011; 6/1/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
3/21/2011; 6/21/2011
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
3/21/2011; 6/21/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
8/22/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
8/24/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Yes
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

Butler University is a private, comprehensive university with 4000 full-time students enrolled in five colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education, Business Administration, Fine Arts and Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Pharmacy education at Butler University is built upon a strong liberal arts and science foundation and stems from an education program rich in tradition. Butler’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been educating pharmacists for more than 100 years. Butler offers the six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) program that qualifies the graduate for licensure as a pharmacist following successful completion of the national licensure examination, NAPLEX. The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum prepares students for the practice of pharmacy in all professional environments including community, hospital, industry and government.
Our mission is to provide effective educational experiences in the health sciences. By so doing, the College facilitates the development of life-long learners with a liberal arts foundation who are able to serve society as dedicated, competent health professionals and community leaders. We take pride in:

Because of our size and location, our students have access to excellent and highly diverse clinical experience opportunities. The program implemented its Mobile Computing Initiative in the Fall of 2005, which provides tablet pc computers with wireless network access and on-campus support to all students when they enter the first professional year (3rd year) of the program. During the fourth professional year or the sixth year of the program, students assist in providing patient care while on 10 one-month rotations in community and hospital pharmacies and clinics. Students participate as part of medical teams during these clinical experiences. There are numerous choices for the type and location of rotations at excellent sites in Indiana and throughout the nation.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The professional pharmacy degree program is fully accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.