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Mercer University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CONTACT
Ms. Amanda Nather
Enrollment Associate
Student Affairs and Admissions Office
3001 Mercer University Dr, PAC-121
Atlanta, GA
30341
Mrs. Jordana Stephens Berry, MBA
Associate Director for Student Affairs and Admissions
Student Affairs and Admissions Office
3001 Mercer University Dr, PAC-121
Atlanta, GA
30341

Phone: (678) 547–6232
Email: pharmd@mercer.edu
Website: http://cophs.mercer.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

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

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
480
• Estimated number accepted:
145
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
145
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
10
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
60 – 70
• 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:
3.40
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
145
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
145
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.00 preferred
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
3.00 preferred
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
60 preferred

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:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
8
8
4
3 – 4
6
3
3
6
6
Other electives to equal 60 semester or 90 quarter hours
60

Other clarifying information: All science courses (chemistry, biology, physics) must include a laboratory with each lecture. Biology courses must be either general biology or zoology to fulfill pre-pharmacy requirements. Anatomy/physiology or microbiology are not accepted. The speech requirement should be fulfilled with a public speaking class. The economics requirement may be fulfilled with either a macroeconomics or microeconomics course. Humanities courses may be chosen from one or more of these areas: art, foreign languages, history, literature, music, philosophy or religion. Social/behavioral sciences courses may be chosen from one or more of the following: accounting, anthropology, business, computer science, economics, geography, history, management, political science, psychology, sociology or statistics. No credit will be given for military science or physical education courses.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
February 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$25
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://cophs.mercer.edu/supplementalapplication.shtm

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are encouraged to take the PCAT in June, August, or October and use the January test date as a retake date as needed.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2005
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• 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?
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 02/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information: N/A

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: Committee letters count as one letter of reference
Composite Letter: Composite letters count as one letter of reference.
Two letters of reference are required, with preference for letters that attest to your academic and professional qualities. Applicants are encouraged to have letters submitted from college-level faculty/advisors and employers/supervisors. Please note that you are encouraged to e-submit your PharmCAS application before your letters have been received by PharmCAS.
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:
September – May
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Interview process takes three hours to complete and provides an overview of the University, College, and Doctor of Pharmacy degree program; as well as information about financial aid, housing, dual degree programs, internships. Tours are included. For more information on interview preparation, please use this link: http://cophs.mercer.edu/interview.htm.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
10/2010 – 08/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
10/2010 – 08/2011
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
10/2010 – 08/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Two payments of $250.00. First deposit due two weeks from receipt of acceptance letter; second deposit due June 1st. Applicants accepted after June 1st are required to pay complete deposit soon after acceptance.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/18 – 19/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Attendance is mandatory at both New Student Orientation and White Coat Ceremony.
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
August 22, 2011
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Deferrals not considered

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

Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a rich history and a legacy of being recognized nationally for outstanding contribution to health sciences in teaching, service and research. The College is located on Mercer’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. With a growing enrollment of more than 700, the College attracts students from throughout the nation and state, as well as from countries around the world.  In August 2009, U.S. News & World Report's latest pharmacy program rankings placed Mercer’s program as the nation’s 3rd top private pharmacy program and among the nation’s top 32 public and private pharmacy programs. Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, and Physical Therapy are building on the College’s tradition of excellence. A distinguished faculty provides an interdisciplinary approach to learning in didactic and experiential settings.

In addition to the Doctor of Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy degree programs, the College offers two combined degree programs (Pharm.D./MBA and Pharm.D./Ph.D.), and a Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Mercer also offers unique programs for fourth year students through the Indian Health Service, the International Pharmacy Program, Global Missions, an Advanced Clinical Track, and Certificates in Community Pharmacy Ownership, Compounding, Diabetes Care, and Geriatrics.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences seeks to prepare its graduates to provide pharmaceutical care and thereby assure the safe and effective use of medications for the benefit of the patient and society. Caring and responsive faculty and administration provide an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, the pursuit of intellectual curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Visit the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ web page at: http://cophs.mercer.edu. To schedule a campus visit, please call (678) 547–6232.