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Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CONTACT
Admissions Office
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, New York
11201
Phone: (718) 488–1011

Email: admissions@brooklyn.liu.edu
Website: http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy/index.html

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: November 2010, April 2011
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
370
• Estimated number accepted:
206
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
206
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
50
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
36%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
64%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
50
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
380

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
67 – 69
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
100
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
3
3
6
3
6
3
3
8
8
8
4
4
4
4
1
1
 

Other clarifying information: Students should complete either 6 credits of history OR 6 credits of philosophy. Students may NOT select one course of history and one course of philosophy. The faculty of the College of Pharmacy strongly encourages students to complete this prerequisite requirement with philosophy.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
01/5/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$30.00 for paper application; free if completed online
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
For the LIU Supplemental Application visit: https://apply.liu.edu/new/UserLogin.aspx
*Please note: Should be completed (by students NOT currently attending LIU) immediately after submitting the PharmCAS application*

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
The PCAT should be completed prior to the PharmCAS application deadline.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers presenting foreign credentials.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
The College of Pharmacy requires criminal background checks and drug screening of those applicants invited for an interview. Instructions for completing this requirement will be provided during the interview.
• 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?
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.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report - FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
01/5/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Evaluation report must be from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See http://www.naces.org/ for membership list.

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:
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 1 to March 31
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Based on a review of the applications by the College of Pharmacy, the most competitive applicants are invited for an on-campus personal interview. The interview is required and is a strong contributing factor in the admission decision. It allows the College of Pharmacy to assess essential skills and factors which may not be reflected in the application. During the interview, a candidates’ knowledge of the profession, motivation toward a career as a pharmacist, ability to think clearly and logically, self-confidence, and verbal expression of ideas will be assessed. The interview will be conducted over a one hour time period.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Late April
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Three (3) weeks from the date of the acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Due three (3) weeks from the date on the acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500.00
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
Week of Labor Day
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Week of Labor Day
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Not Considered

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Entering its eighth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is a multi-campus, diverse, doctoral institution. One of the largest and most comprehensive private nonsectarian universities in the country, it offers more than 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates and educates more than 18,000 students.

LIU’s more than 650 full time faculty members provide outstanding instruction, which is supplemented by internships and cooperative education opportunities. The University’s NCAA Division I and II athletic teams, nationally renowned George Polk Awards in journalism, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and LIU Public Radio Network provide enrichment for its students and the communities it serves.

The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded in 1886 and is the oldest unit of LIU. Located on the Brooklyn Campus, the College of Pharmacy educates students in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in the country. There are nearly 800 full-time professional students and approximately 200-300 graduate students enrolled each year. All pharmacy students are eligible to participate in numerous extracurricular programs of intellectual, cultural, athletic and social value. The College sponsors active chapters of many student professional organizations. The Pharmacy Student Leadership Council serves to coordinate the activities of student organizations and assures student input to the College’s faculty and administration.

Two residence halls, featuring both traditional residence hall rooms and apartments with kitchens, offer Downtown Brooklyn right at the front door and Manhattan just one subway stop away. On-campus, the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts offers a full schedule of cultural events. The new Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center features an Olympic-size pool and fitness center for student use.