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Campbell University

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

CONTACT
Campbell University College of Pharmacy &
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: www.campbell.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• 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: July 24, 2010 & September 11, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
210
• Estimated number accepted:
145
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
108
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
17
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
24
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
38%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
62%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.46
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
103
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
103
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 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 2011 term

Science/Math Core

Course

Semester

Quarter

Calculus

3

4-5

Ex. Calculus I, Analytical Geometry & Calculus

Physics

4

6

Physics for health science professions majors (need not be calculus based)

General Chemistry*

8

12

 

Organic Chemistry*

8

12

 

Biological Sciences *
(12 hours are STRONGLY recommended)

8

12

Recommended: General Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and/or Microbiology.
Also Appropriate: Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry

Non-science core

Course

Semester

Quarter

English Composition**

6

9

English courses must be writing intensive. Basic literature courses will not be accepted.

Humanities**

6

9

Ex. Literature, Philosophy, Music, Art, Drama, Foreign Language

Social Sciences**

6

9

Ex. Religion, History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Economics

3

4-5

Course must be denoted as an economics course in your university catalog. Economics may
count as a social science if the matriculant has 64 hours of credit at matriculation.

 

 

Electives

Course

Semester

Quarter

Electives**

12

18

Suggested: Statistics, any Pharmaceutical Sciences or Clinical Research courses, any advanced
biology or chemistry courses. Also, certain business electives may be used to meet the
requirements of the joint Pharm. D./MBA program

Other clarifying information: All matriculants must complete 64 hours of coursework prior to matriculation into the Doctor of Pharmacy program. These credit hours must consist of the science/math core listed below as well as economics. All matriculants who have not earned a bachelor's degree must also complete the non-science core listed below. Electives may be either basic science, math, or liberal arts courses; however, advanced biological and clinical sciences are highly beneficial for the professional program.

*Physics, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry must have a lab associated with the course.  When available, lab-based Biological Sciences are preferred.

**If a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree has already been completed these classes will not be required.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
March 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$25.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Please visit our website at www.campbell.edu/pharmacy to print our and complete our supplemental application.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June 2010, August 2010, October 2010, January 2011
• 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 institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but highly 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 coursework. 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 – May
• 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
10/2010 – 06/2011
• 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 – 10/2011
• 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
08/12/2010
• 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.

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