PharmCAS School Page

Long Island University

Arnold & Marie Schwartz
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Office of Admissions
1 University Plaza
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York 11201
718 - 488 - 1011

E-mail: admissions@brooklyn.liu.edu
Website: http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy/index.html

PharmCAS 2009 Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5 , 2009

Statistics for 2008 Entering Class Acceptees *

Estimated number interviewed - 410
Estimated entering class size - 206
Estimated male - 36%
Estimated female - 64%

* Data as of July, 2008

Application Criteria for 2009 Entering Class

Estimated average GPA of accepted students - 3.4
Minimum overall GPA considered - 3.0
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered - 3.0
Total number of new entrants expected - 206

Accreditation Status: Full accreditation status
Type of Institution: Private
Participates in Early Decision Program: No
Open House Dates: November 2008, April 2009

PREREQUISITES

We require 4 semesters of college coursework be completed prior to matriculation. Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the Spring 2009 term.

Composition I (LIU English 16)	3 sem. hrs.
Composition II (LIU COS 50)	3 sem. hrs.
English Literature (LIU English 61, 62, 63, 64)	6 sem. hrs.
Speech (LIU Speech 3)	3 sem. hrs.
History or Philosophy (LIU HIS 1 and 2, PHL 61 and 62)	6 sem. hrs.
General Psychology (LIU Psychology 3)	3 sem. hrs.
Microeconomics or Macroeconomics (LIU ECO 1 or 2)	3 sem. hrs.
General Chemistry I and II (LIU CHE 3 and 4)	8 sem. hrs.
Organic Chemistry I and II (LIU CHE 121 and 122)	8 sem. hrs.
General Biology I and II (LIU BIO 3 and 4)	8 sem. hrs.
Physics (LIU PHY 27)	4 sem. hrs.
Precalculus (LIU MAT 30)	4 sem. hrs.
Calculus (LIU MAT 40)	4 sem. hrs.
Human Anatomy (LIU BIO 131)	4 sem. hrs.
Orientation Seminar (Applies only to LIU Students)	1 sem. hr.
Pharmacy Orientation Seminar (Applies only to LIU Students)	1 sem. hr.

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.

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	January 5, 2009	PharmCAS application and all official transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by this date.
Supplemental application	January 5, 2009	For the LIU Supplemental Application visit: https://apply.liu.edu/ inquiry.aspx?campus=B&type=app (Please note: only required for students NOT currently attending LIU)
Supplemental application fee	January 5, 2009	$30.00
PCAT	Required	Select PharmCAS Code 104
Oldest PCAT considered	No more than three (3) years
TOEFL	Required	Toefl for non-native English speakers presenting foreign credentials Select PharmCAS Code 8246
Other required credentials	The College of Pharmacy requires criminal background checks and drug screening of those applicants invited for an interview. Instructions for completing this requirement are sent with the interview invitation.
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 January 5, 2009	Evaluation report must be from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See http://www.naces.org/ for membership list.
Letter(s) of Reference (recommendations/ evaluations)	Two (2) 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 January 5, 2009	See the Letters of Reference page on this website for a list of possible evaluators. This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from: Teaching assistant Friend Family Member Co-Worker
Interview	Required for invited applicants only
Dates during which interviews are generally held	March through April 2009	All candidate interviews are in-person only. Telephone interviews are not considered. The interview is intended to assess the applicant’s knowledge of the profession, the candidate’s maturity, communication skills, English proficiency and to show the ability to interact in a positive, professional manner when working with others. The interview is typically conducted by a team consisting of a faculty member along with a staff member, alumnus or preceptor. An on-site essay is required.
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES	REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES	OTHER INFORMATION
Acceptance letters for regular applicants	Late April
Acceptee's response to acceptance offer	Three (3) weeks from date of acceptance letter
Deposit to hold place in class	Three (3) weeks from date of acceptance letter	$500.00 deposit is non-refundable
Date of new student orientation	Week of Labor Day
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation	Week of Labor Day
Requests for deferred entrance	Not considered

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Entering its eighth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is a multicampus, 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.