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Campbell University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CONTACT
Campbell University College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences Admissions Office
217 Main St.
PO Box 1090
Buies Creek, NC
27506
Phone: 1–800–760–9734 ext. 1690

Email: pharmacy@campbell.edu
Website: pharmacy.campbell.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MSPS, PharmD/MSCR
• Open House Dates: October 3, 2009
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
200
• Estimated number accepted:
140
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
108
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
10
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
20
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
27%
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
73%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.48
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
106
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
106
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
64
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
94
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2010 term

Semester Hours
3
4
8
8
8
7
6
6
3
6
3
2
 

Other clarifying information: Religion & PE are both required pre-requisites and cannot be waived for any applicant with the exception of the following: If an applicant is an athlete or military you will not be required to complete the PE requirement.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
February 1, 2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$25.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Please visit our website pharmacy.campbell.edu to complete our supplemental application. You may also contact the Campbell University School of Pharmacy Admissions Office to receive a supplemental application by mail.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June 2009, August 2009, October 2009, January 2010
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
5 years old
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
The TOEFL is required for applicants who learned English as a foreign language.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
N/A
• 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
N/A
• 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.
N/A
• 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 courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
N/A
• Other clarifying information:
We do consider foreign citizens, US permanent residents, and Canadian citizens as long as the Doctor of Pharmacy pre-requisite coursework has been completed at a United States institution.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• 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:
October – April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Applicants that are chosen for an interview will be interviewed by at least one committee member and one current pharmacy student. The interview process typically takes about one and one half hours.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
10/2009 – 06/2010
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Applicant needs to respond by the date stated in his/her acceptance letter, typically 2 weeks from receipt of acceptance letter.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Applicant needs to have his/her $1,000.00 non-refundable deposit postmarked by the date in the acceptance letter, typically 2 weeks from receipt of acceptance letter.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/09 – 08/10/2009
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
There is also a White Coat Ceremony held for accepted students the weekend before Orientation. It is mandatory that all accepted students attend orientation.
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/11/2009
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Deferred acceptance is considered and is handled on a student to student basis. The student/applicant must submit a written request by mail or email stating why he/she would like to defer acceptance. The issue is then considered.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

General Information Founded in 1986, the Campbell University College of Pharmacy was the first new pharmacy school established in the US in thirty-five years. As the trendsetter for the most recently established pharmacy schools, Campbell initiated the four-year doctoral program as its cornerstone. Graduates receive the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, which is the highest degree awarded recognizing academic preparation for pharmacy practice. The School of Pharmacy provides a “cutting-edge” education in a Christian environment by offering the most current didactic preparation and clinical training.

Campbell University School of Pharmacy maintains close professional affiliations with Duke University Medical Center, the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, as well as several VA medical centers, the Moses Cone Health System and the University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina and the East Carolina University School of Medicine. These outstanding medical centers serve as the training grounds for our core clinical experiential education. In addition, many community pharmacies and clinics across North Carolina have been designated as practice sites for advanced clerkship training. Campbell also maintains strong relationships and support from our industry-neighbors in the Research Triangle Park.

Campbell University strives to produce highly skilled clinical pharmacists who meet existing and future healthcare needs by focusing efforts on teaching and top-level training experiences. Research opportunities are available and encouraged, but professors, not graduate students, lead instruction throughout the professional curriculum. Results include board passage rates among the top in the nation and successful alumni in all areas of pharmacy practice.

Campbell students feel that they have the best of both worlds in having the resources, professors and technology of a large university; yet, they also have the friendliness, closeness and community spirit of a small college. Class size is limited to 100 students per class, with a faculty of 50 professors. Tuition-included laptop computers, PDAs, and web-based technologies are utilized to enhance the students’ educational experiences.

Curriculum Our students receive two years of education in the basic pharmaceutical sciences, including courses in anatomy and physiology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacology. The remaining two years provide the clinical science focus of the program, including diagnosis and therapeutics in addition to clerkship training in the areas of internal medicine, cardiology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, geriatrics, pediatrics, ambulatory care, emergency medicine, drug information, etc.

Students are also able to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Clinical Research (MSCR), or a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) concurrently with their Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students must apply and qualify for each program separately, but the degrees can be awarded jointly, as core classes in these various programs may fulfill electives in the Pharm.D. curriculum. Having a Pharm.D. and a master’s degree in any one of these disciplines will expand career opportunities beyond community, hospital and consultant practice to administrative opportunities in managed care, the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations or academia.

Admissions Requirements The Campbell University School of Pharmacy is committed to selecting applicants who will be an asset to the profession of pharmacy. The goals of the admissions process are to understand each applicant as a total person, evaluate his or her potential for success in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and assess the candidate’s commitment and aptitude as a future pharmacist. Each applicant’s academic background and achievement, personal interview results, Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) scores, work experience and letters of recommendation will be considered by the Admissions Committee. A supplemental application, passport size photo, and fee is required to be filed with the Admissions office at the School of Pharmacy.

Each applicant must complete a minimum of 64 semester hours of required and elective courses prior to entry into the professional curriculum. All pre-professional academic work must be complete at a United States institution. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in pre-pharmacy courses will be considered for admission to the Pharm.D. program. In addition to academic performance, the Admissions Committee places emphasis on personal merit, leadership, maturity, communication skills, work experience, and dedication to professional goals.

Candidates are selected using a modified rolling admissions procedure. Qualified applicants are admitted to the School of Pharmacy on an ongoing basis until the class is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all required admissions documents early in the academic year to maximize their admissions potential. This means fullest consideration is given to candidates who meet the Priority Deadline of November 1st. Applications received after November 1st each year face significantly increased competition for admission, regardless of qualifications. The final PharmCAS application deadline is February 1st. Since Campbell University is a private institution, students can compete for admission equally without regard to their state of residence, sex, race, creed, color or national origin.

Visit the School of Pharmacy Web page at pharmacy.campbell.edu