Scott Copley
Director of Recruitment & Admission
304 Bayer Learning Center
600 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA
15282
Phone: 412–396–6393

Email: pharmadmission@duq.edu
Website: Post Baccalaureate Weekend Pharm.D. pathway: www.pharmacy.duq.edu/we.html;
Traditional Pharm.D. pathway: http://www.pharmacy.duq.edu/pharmDTranStud.html

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Stautus
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Duquesne University offers the only Post Baccalaureate Weekend Pharm.D. program of study in the country. (A full-time, year-round program.) Students with degrees are only eligible to apply to this pathway. See our website for more information, www.pharmacy.duq.edu/we.html. Both pathways (Weekend and Traditional) offer joint degrees Pharm.D./MBA & Pharm.D./J.D.
• Open House Dates: By invitation
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: 65 Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 54

• Estimated number accepted: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: 49 Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 38

• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats: Weekend Pathway: 45 Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 32

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program: N/A

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: N/A Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 38

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: 19 Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 8

• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: 44% Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 32%

• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: 56% Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 68%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: 3.44 Transfer from other colleges/universities* to Traditional Pathway: 3.62

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: Open

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: Open

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: 15 (maximum)

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable): 3.0

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable): N/A

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required): 375 (and a minimum of 375 in all PCAT subject categories) *Admission priority given to Duquesne University Pre-Pharmacy students, who are not factored into this data.

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway: Baccalaureate Degree Required Transfer from other colleges/universities to Traditional Pathway: 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 2010 term (Science and Math courses from 4-year colleges/universities only)

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Biology I	4
General Biology I Lab	0
General Biology II	4
General Biology II Lab	0
General Chemistry I	4
General Chemistry I Lab	0
General Chemistry II	4
General Chemistry II Lab	0
Organic Chemistry I	4
Organic Chemistry I Lab	0
Organic Chemistry II	4
Organic Chemistry II lab	0
Physics w/ lab	4
Calculus I	4
Biostatistics	3
Weekend (only) total	35
Transfer Applicants must ALSO successfully complete ALL Humanity prerequisite courses listed below by Summer 2010 term
English Composition & Literature	3
English Literature	3
Theology	3
Philosophy	3
Ethics	3
Economics	3
Global Diversity*	3
Creative Arts*	3
Information Literacy (computer class)	3
Psychology	3
Faith and Reason*	3
Transfer total (Humanities+Science/Math)	68
*Described on our website, http://www.pharmacy.duq.edu/tranRequir.html

Other clarifying information: Applicants holding Baccalaureate degrees are accepted for admission to the Post Baccalaureate Weekend Doctor of Pharmacy pathway only. Students must hold Baccalaureate degrees from accredited colleges/universities in the United States. Credits earned outside of the United States are not accepted. Applicants with Baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, but who hold advanced degrees from colleges/universities in the United States, are NOT eligible to apply. Science and Math courses must be taken at traditional 4-year colleges/universities.

Applicants without degrees are eligible to apply as transfer students to the Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy pathway. Transfer admission is highly competitive and limited, as the program gives priority admission to students applying from the Duquesne University Pre-Pharmacy pathway. Only credits earned in the United States are accepted, and Science and Math courses must be taken at traditional 4-year colleges/universities

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 for all Pathways
• Other test details: Applicants are encouraged to take the October test or earlier.
• The Oldest PCAT considered: 08/2006
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does you institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway requires a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited 4-year college/university in the United States.
• 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? Yes
• 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?
• 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?
Evaluator Type Teaching Assistant: N Supervisor: N Professor: N Professor (2nd Sci): N Professor (Math): N Professor (Liberal Arts): N Pre-Health Advisor: N Faculty Advisor: N Politician: N Pharmacist: N Health Care Professional: N Friend: N Family Member: N Employer: N Co-Worker: N Clergy: N Committee Letter: N Notes: Composite Letter: N 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: February – March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Qualified applicants are invited to participate in a group assessment exercise (and an individual written portion) which are factored into consideration for admission, along with grades and PCAT scores.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information 4–5 weeks after interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information 2 weeks after acceptance letter sent
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information 1 month after acceptance letter sent
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information May – to be announced
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information May – to be announced
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Not considered