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University of Cincinnati

The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

Andrea L. Wall R.Ph.
Assistant Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs
Room 136
Health Professions Building
3225 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0004
513 - 558 - 3784

E-mail: pharmacy@uc.edu
Website: http://pharmacy.uc.edu

PharmCAS 2009 Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1 , 2008

Statistics for 2008 Entering Class Acceptees *

Number interviewed - 220
Estimated number accepted - 120
Estimated entering class size - 96
Estimated male - 35%
Estimated female - 65%
Estimated out-of-state - 30

* Data as of April, 2008

Application Criteria for 2009 Entering Class

Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.65
Minimum overall GPA cumulative considered - 2.75
Minimum prerequisite GP considered - 2.75
Estimated PCAT composite percentile of accepted students - 70
Total number of new entrants expected - 96

Accreditation Status: Full accreditation status
Type of Institution:
Public
Participates in Early Decision Program: No

PREREQUISITES

We require 6 quarters of college coursework be completed prior to matriculation. Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2009 term.

English
6 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
Calculus
5 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
First year Chemistry
6 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
First year Chemistry lab
2 sem. hrs.
3 qtr. hrs.
Biology
6 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
Biology lab
2 sem. hrs.
3 qtr. hrs.
Organic Chemistry
6 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
Organic Chemistry lab
3 sem. hrs.
4 qtr. hrs.
College Physics
6 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
College Physics lab
2 sem. hrs.
3 qtr. hrs.
Statistics
3 sem. hrs.
3 qtr. hrs.
Microbiology (Bacteriology)
3 sem. hrs.
3 qtr. hrs.
General Education Electives
12 sem. hrs.
18 qtr. hrs.

Other clarifying information: The calculus requirement is usually satisfied by taking one year of a sequenced calculus course, however, the minimum acceptable credit is 5 semester or 9 quarter hours. 

INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR PHARM. D. DEGREE PROGRAM

2009 ENTERING CLASS

ALL APPLICANTS

REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

OTHER INFORMATION
Filing your PharmCAS application references and transcripts December 1 , 2008 PharmCAS application and all official transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by this date.
Supplemental application
December 1 , 2008 In addition to your PharmCAS application, there are two additional applications that must be submitted to complete your application packet. They are: University of Cincinnati Graduate Application and University of Cincinnati Pharmacy Application. Both applications, along with instructions for completing them, are available at:
http://pharmacy.uc.edu/
pharmd_applying.cfm
Supplemental application fee December 1 , 2008 $40
PCAT Required Select PharmCAS Code 104
Oldest PCAT considered June 2007  
TOEFL Required, scores should be received by December 1, 2008 TOEFL is required for students whose native language is not English. Scores should be received by December 1, 2008. Minimum acceptable scores: PBT 600, CBT 250, and IBT 100.

Select PharmCAS Code 8246
Pharmacy-related experience Not required, but recommended  

Proof of State residency

 

Not required

 

 
Non-U.S. citizens eligible Eligible to apply US permanent residents, Canadian and foreign citizens considered.
Foreign transcripts Send foreign transcripts to evaluation service for course-by-course report. Send completed report to PharmCAS by December 1 , 2008 Reports will be accepted from: World Education Services, Inc. (WES).
Letter(s) of Reference (recommendations/
evaluations)
Three (3) letters of reference should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the institutional deadline of December 1 , 2008

Optional form for reference is available at
http://pharmacy.uc.edu/
content/Apply/
recommendationform.pdf

See the Letters of Reference page on this website for a list of possible evaluators.

This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from the following:
Politicians
Friends
Family Members
Co-Workers
Clergy

Interview Required for invited applicants only  
Dates during which interviews are generally held
Mid-December through mid-March Selected applicants are invited to campus for an in-person interview with two faculty members. Interviews are usually 30-60 minutes in length and include a tour of the college. Interview evaluation will include communication skills, professional motivation, humanistic attitude, and personal attributes
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES
REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
OTHER INFORMATION
Acceptance letters for regular applicants Mid-March until May 1  

Acceptee's response to acceptance offer

Within two (2) weeks of receiving offer of admission  
Deposit to hold place in class With acceptance letter $ 250.00 (nonrefundable) - applied toward tuition
Date of new student orientation There are two required orientations: 1 day in June 2009 and 2 days in September 2009 Additional required summer pharmacy shadowing program (total time commitment for this program is 16 hours).  
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation September 23 , 2009  
Requests for deferred entrance Not considered  

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

General Information
The College of Pharmacy is one of four health professions colleges in the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center along with the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Allied Health, and the health sciences library.  The College facilities house modern lecture rooms and instructional and research laboratories.  The College also prides itself on the academic and professional excellence of its faculty.  The professional program leading to the Pharm.D. degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The college received full accreditation to June 2013.  The College of Pharmacy has the advantage of being a small college as well as a unit within a major comprehensive university and medical center.

The University of Cincinnati (UC) recognizes that time spent outside of the classroom is an important part of a student's professional growth and development. Pharmacy Tribunal, the student governance organization, provides leadership and guidance to students through participation in professional and community service activities.  The college also has student chapters for most of the professional organizations in pharmacy.  UC College of Pharmacy student leaders and the organizations they serve have been recognized nationally for excellence in leadership and service.  In addition to pharmacy student government and other pharmacy organizations, UC students can take part in hundreds of extracurricular activities including fraternities, sororities, intramurals, arts, social, and religious groups. 

UC operates a number of residence halls under a representative form of student government that allows individuals to share in the policies and programs of their residence.  The University requires all full-time unmarried freshmen who do not live with a parent or guardian to live on campus.  An off-campus housing registry is available.  For further information contact the Office of Residence Life, 4th Floor Dabney Hall, 100 Sander Dining Facility, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0045, 513/556-6461.  There are a variety of options available for students to live off campus throughout the Greater Cincinnati Area. For information on tours of the University campus, contact the Office of Admissions, 340 University Pavilion, 513/556-1100.

Vision and Mission
The University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy will:
• contribute to the health of our community and nation through the
  development of graduates and faculty who will be leaders in
  pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sciences.
• be widely recognized for our research programs and continuous
  innovation in education.

The central mission of the College of Pharmacy is to improve the state of human health by the dissemination and creation of knowledge in professional pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sciences. The college is committed to excellence in the professional and scientific education of individuals who, as pharmacists, will be able to meet both present and future health care needs. Through graduate and research programs, the college fosters the creation of knowledge and the education of scholars who will serve important roles in academia, industry, and government. The college also strives to provide outstanding service to patient care, the profession of pharmacy, and the community.

Curriculum
The curriculum provides an educational program which prepares graduates to enter any of the many fields of pharmacy practice. The Pharm.D. curriculum combines a minimum of  two years of pre-pharmacy education with four years of professional education.  Following the completion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum and acceptance into the professional program, students enroll in sequential and integrated courses such as pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacy administration, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy.

Formal didactic instruction includes integrated courses and each student participates in experiential learning throughout all four years of the program including 11 months of transitional and advanced practice experiences. Pharmacies that participate as experiential training sites include large research hospital settings, rural health care settings, chronic care settings, community and chain pharmacies, management, marketing and research industrial settings. 

Admission Selection
Selection is based on an in-depth evaluation of applicants utilizing both academic and non-academic criteria. Although the cumulative GPA is considered to be a measure of academic ability, our evaluation takes into account performance in science lecture courses and compares it to performance in non-science courses. The most recent academic performance of applicants is viewed as being more indicative of ability, and is given more weight than earlier performance. Performance in Organic Chemistry and Physics courses is also considered to be predictive of performance in the professional program. All pre-pharmacy requirements must be taken for academic credit (no pass/fail) and must be completed with a grade equivalent to or better than a "C-". Completion of the pre-pharmacy requirements does not guarantee admission into the professional program.

Non-academic interests and activities are also taken into consideration. Such things as demonstrated leadership; involvement in community affairs, student affairs, & professional affairs; written & verbal communication skills; and the basis for a decision to pursue a career in pharmacy are considered. Activities and involvement are analyzed, and extenuating circumstances which might explain compromised performance are also taken into consideration. Particular attention is focused on what the applicant has done and how they have contributed or made a difference, and not just being a "member" of a club or organization. The manner in which ideas are presented during telephone conversations, interviews with the admissions committee, personal conferences, and written responses on the application or in letters or email is also taken into consideration.

Graduate Study in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
The College of Pharmacy offers graduate programs leading to master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in the pharmaceutical sciences. Each program is individualized to provide a well-rounded advanced educational experience including advanced coursework, seminars, independent studies, and emphasizing quality scientific research.

Areas of specialization include biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, cosmetic science, drug development, pharmacology and social and administrative sciences.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and must submit scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). In addition, a score of 600/250 CBT/100 IBT must be achieved on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English.

For information about the College of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.,and MS/PhD graduate programs, please visit http://pharmacy.uc.edu.