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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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, founded in 1841, is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the nation and the only pharmacy school in Maryland. The Baltimore Campus is one of seven professional schools located in Baltimore, a thriving center for life sciences research and community service. The Shady Grove campus is located at the Universities at Shady Grove with other University of Maryland Systems graduate and undergraduate programs, on a beautiful metropolitan campus that provides state-of-the art technology. Our students are in one class, one program, administered between two campuses. Through its education, research, and service programs, the School of Pharmacy strives to improve the health and well-being of society by aiding in the discovery, development, and use of medicines.

The School seeks a student body that is diverse in terms of ethnicity, sex, age, geographic and economic background, and religion.   An Admissions Committee consisting of faculty and students considers applicant academic achievement, PCAT scores, letters of recommendation, work experience, leadership experience and personal characteristics determined by an invited interview. Only those applicants who have attended U.S. accredited institutions for some or all of their pre-professional program are considered.

The School engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities, partnering with over 400 community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other agencies to provide services to citizens and practitioners around the State and across the nation. The School operates the 24-hour Maryland Poison Center and provides comprehensive medical information around the world through its web-based Drug Information Center.

The City of Baltimore and Montgomery County offers a multitude of activities and cultural events. Its close proximity to the District of Columbia, Philadelphia, New York City, and the mid-Atlantic coast seashores makes it a versatile and convenient location for students.