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University of Illinois at Chicago

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Office of Student Affairs
154 College of Pharmacy
833 South Wood Street (MC874)
Chicago, Illinois
60612
Phone: 312–996–7242

Email: pharmosa@uic.edu
Website: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/student_affairs

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/MSHI, PharmD/MSCTS, PharmD/PhD
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
400
• Estimated number accepted:
160 Chicago Campus, 50 Rockford Campus
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
210
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
14
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
1
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
53
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
35
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
65

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.53
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Not Limited
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Not Limited
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
No minimum set, but competitive scores tend to be in the 70th or higher percentile.

• Name of satellite campus: Program is offered in Chicago and Rockford

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
60
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
90
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
6
2
8
8
8
8
3
4
3
3
3
0 – 4
 

Other clarifying information: If science coursework was taken more than five years prior to admission application, applicants must have their transcripts evaluated by a College of Pharmacy admissions counselor. The minimum human anatomy requirement is 4 semester hours. However, the requirement is that it cover ALL organ systems. If a school offers a human anatomy sequence, the ENTIRE sequence must be taken to meet this requirement—even if it exceeds the 4 semester hour minimum.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
02/11/2011 Note:  UIC College of Pharmacy reviews all complete applications (all required information received) on an on-going/rolling basis beginning in September.  For best consideration apply early,  Review of complete applications begins in September and continues throughout the admissions cycle.
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$40 US applicants; $50 International applicants
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
The supplemental application is available at the following website: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/student_affairs/prospective_students

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
PCAT should be taken prior to the prior to e-submitting PharmCAS application.  If taking the January 2011 PCAT, please realize that application are reviewed on an on-going basis (starting in September) and are not reviewed until all application and supplemental materials (including PCAT scores) are received.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is not English.
Applicants may qualify for a waiver if you can provide the following:
  • Evidence that you have been attending a U.S. institution for at least 2 years of full-time study.
  • A letter from a U.S. employer stating that you are proficient in the use of English and that you have been employed at the establishment for at least 1 year.
  • Education or employment for the duration of time listed above in a country where English is the only, official language, i.e. UK, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec).
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
http://www.usp.uillinois.edu/residency.cfm
• 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

You will need to submit the following materials no later than January 1, 2011 in order to apply to the PharmD program at UIC.  Note:  With the rolling admissions process, applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Completed PharmCAS Application
  • Completed UIC College of Pharmacy Supplemental Application
  • Attested/university issued transcripts or marksheets for all undergraduate and post-baccalaureate work in the original language
  • Proof of all degrees awarded. Attested degree certificates or diplomas should be submitted.
  • Certified English translations of all credentials
  • TOEFL or IELTS score
  • If course work is in progress, final transcripts with grades recorded and proof of any degrees awarded will be required by the end of the spring term prior to matriculation. English translations will also be required.

Evidence of financial support
Applicants must submit the following:

For more detailed information regarding evidence of financial support, please visit www.ois.uic.edu.
• 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
01/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Reports accepted from WES and ECE

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• 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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
One letter must be from an academic reference (professor, TA, academic advisor); one letter must be from a supervisor (employment or volunteer).
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, November, December, January, February, March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Interviews are by invitation only. Top applicants meeting the screening criteria set forth by the Admissions Committee will be offered the opportunity to interview with UIC faculty and staff members.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
2–4 weeks after interview
All correspondence occurs via email
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
2 weeks after offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY 2 weeks after offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY June 2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/22/2011
• 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.

Founded in 1859 as the Chicago College of Pharmacy, the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy joined the University of Illinois system in 1896. Today, it is one of 15 colleges on the Chicago campus, which stands as one of 88 leading research universities in the nation. From this rich tradition, the University of Illinois at Chicago has developed an outstanding reputation for educating top-notch pharmacists and researchers. The College of Pharmacy offers excellent academic facilities, numerous research laboratories, and other services to support our students’ education. The College provides leadership in education, research, public service, entrepreneurship and business activities, and patient care to guide and serve the pharmaceutical care needs of society.

In direct response to the continued shortage of pharmacists in Illinois and the need to train pharmacists to practice in rural areas of the state, the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy created the Rockford Program as a regional pharmacy program for Illinois. The College provides all four years of pharmacy education on the Rockford campus and at pharmacy practice experience sites in the Rockford area, as well as throughout Illinois. The Rockford Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and students complete the same curriculum as students on the Chicago campus.