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D’Youville College

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Dr. Canio J. Marasco, Jr.
Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Affairs
D’Youville College School of Pharmacy
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14201
Phone: (716) 829–8440

Email: pharmacyadmissions@dyc.edu
Website: http://www.dyc.edu/academics/pharmacy/

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Pre-Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: Please visit website for announcements: www.dyc.edu/academics/pharmacy
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
163
• Estimated number accepted:
66
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
66
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
66
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
8
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
54
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
46
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.2 (pre-requisite courses only)
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
75
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
75
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
70
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
No minimum PCAT score is required; however competitive applicants usually score in the 60th percentile.
PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
65
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
65

Other clarifying information:

  1. All required science courses (biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry) require a laboratory component.
  2. If General Biology is not offered at your school, you may take Botany or Zoology and Cell Biology to satisfy the General Biology requirement.
  3. All pre-professional science courses must be obtained from an accredited institution for a letter grade; Pass/Fail, online, distance learning, CLEP and advanced placement courses are not accepted.
  4. All pre-requisite coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0/4.0) or better.
  5. Science and Math courses should be current, completed no more than five years prior to enrollment.
  6. All pre-requisite Math and Science courses must be equivalent in scope and rigor to those required for Math, Chemistry and Biology majors at D’Youville College.
  7. All students are expected to be proficient in the implementation of computer operating systems, software applications for word processing, statistical analysis, database management, presentations, e-mail, and the use of online databases.
  8. All questions concerning pre-requisite requirements or course equivalents should be directed to Dr. Canio Marasco.
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 October. The PCAT must be taken by the January test date for fall 2011 admission.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2009
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
D’Youville College School of Pharmacy requires TOEFL scores for applicants whose native language is not English. TSE is required if TOEFL score is < 600 paper, 250 computer, or 100 internet. TSE minimum score of 40 is required.
• Does you institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
All accepted applicants must provide documentation that they have completed all required immunizations and must complete a criminal background check from a vendor approved by the school of pharmacy prior to matriculation. Check our website for details.
• 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.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
03/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
FTER will be accepted from one of the following: World Education Services (WES), the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Josef Silny & Associates.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three
• 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: Counts as more than 1 LOR
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:
November through March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
D’Youville College School of Pharmacy’s core values are excellence, lifelong learning, cultural diversity, professionalism, leadership, social responsibility, critical inquiry and collaboration. The school of pharmacy’s interview process will employ a series of multiple mini-interviews aimed at assessing a candidate’s attributes in these core values, and their potential to develop into a competent and compassionate pharmacist who values and renders patient-centered care.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Begins in November on a rolling basis typically within 2 weeks of an applicant’s interview. Offers of acceptance continue on a rolling basis until the class is full.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
10 business days after receipt of acceptance letter.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$750 deposit is due for all transfer students 10 business days after receipt of acceptance letter.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
To be determined
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
To be determined
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Not considered
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The new program is designed to prepare students to practice in an inter-professional patient-centered environment where pharmacists are responsible for assisting patients in managing their medication regimens. Graduates of the program will be taught to communicate effectively with patients and other health care practitioners, to solve problems related to drug therapy regimens, and to develop and evaluate programs to improve the health of the communities they serve.

The D’Youville College mission’s emphasis on leadership and service to the community is reflected in the pharmacy program. Students will practice leadership skills while working collaboratively with their colleagues and the faculty on problem sets, case analyses, and class and service projects. Through class exercises and practice experiences the new pharmacy program will teach students to care for patients and communities.