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University of Maryland

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
JuliAna Brammer
Recruitment Coordinator
Student Affairs
20 N Pine St.
Suite 722
Baltimore, MD
21201
Phone: 410–706–3904

Email: jbrammer@rx.umaryland.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes

• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/MBA, PharmD/JD, PharmD/MPH, PharmD/PhD, PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD Pharmaceutical Health Services Research. Accepted PharmD students enroll in these after the first year of the PharmD program. See website for more details.

• Open House Dates: June 25, 2010; September 18, 2010; April 9, 2011
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
350
• Estimated number accepted:
230
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
162
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
30
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
1
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
70
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
60%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
50 – 80%
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
30 – 50%
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
2
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
70

• Name of satellite campus: Universities at Shady Grove; List on School Page

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:
99
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
3
8
8
4
3
8
4
3
6
12
3
3
 

Other clarifying information: www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/admissions/pharmd/prereqs.html

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
09/03/2010 for Early Decision, 01/05/2011 for Regular Decision
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
Yes – $45
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/admissions/pharmd/applying/supplemental.html

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Last PCAT accepted for Early Decision is August, and for Regular Decision is October. January 2011 PCAT's not accepted for Fall 2011 applicants.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
10/2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
TOEFL exam must be completed if candidate is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must be taken within two years of applying.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
No
• 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
www.umaryland.edu/orr/index.html
• 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
08/19/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
All applicants are required to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. for at least one semester (12 credits).

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• 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:
Early Decision: October 2010;
Regular Decision: Jan. – Mar. 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The Admissions Committee will contact applicants via email for required on-site interviews. These sessions involve separate interviews with current PharmD students, faculty and alumni. Additional information about the interview process is available at:www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/admissions/pharmd/applying/interview.html.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/15/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Background Check required if offered admissions
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
within 2 weeks of offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$800 due within 2 weeks of offer
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/17/2011 – 08/19/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Mandatory Orientation
• 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
No

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