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University of Michigan

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
PharmD Admissions
428 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48109–1065
Phone: (734) 764–7312

Email: umich.pharmcas.admissions@umich.edu
Website: http://pharmacy.umich.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree and joint Pharm.D./Ph.D. Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS
• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
202
• Estimated number accepted:
135
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
90
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
90
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
40
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
25%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
75%
CRITERIA
• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
40
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
40
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50
PREREQUISITES
Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
80
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
8 to 10
8 to 10
8 to 10
3 to 4
3 to 4
8 to 10
4
3 to 4
3 to 4
8
8
4 to 8
4
 

Other clarifying information: http://pharmacy.umich.edu Submitting Transcripts: Send official college transcripts directly to PharmCAS. If you are enrolled during the admissions process, have your updated transcript resent after the fall term grades have been posted. If you are admitted, you must also send official copies of all college transcripts directly to the College of Pharmacy.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS
Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://pharmacy.umich.edu/pharmacy/application_process_overview
Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June or August
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Test scores required for applicants whose native language is not English and/or who have completed their high school abroad. Test scores of 27 in each area are required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Applicants must also provide documentation that they have completed all required immunizations and TB test prior to matriculation.
• 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
• 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?
Yes
• 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
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
School only accepts evaluations from WES or English translation required.
Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2) (One from a paid employer)
• 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:
Fridays from October through March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Students interview with faculty members and conclude the day meeting with a group of currently enrolled students with lunch provided. Visiting classes or college tour may be included.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Two weeks after interview date
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Not Available
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Not Available
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/3 – 09/01/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Three day orientation required last week in August
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
September 6, 2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
The day after Labor Day
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

As one of the America’s top-ranked PharmD programs, the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy provides a pharmacy education unsurpassed in breadth and depth. We offer more than 640 clerkship experiences around the U.S. and overseas, including a vast selection of centers, clinics, and other medical units affiliated with the University of Michigan Health System, one of the nation’s best.

Admitted students come from across the U.S. and Canada. To maximize individualized learning, class sizes are limited to about 80 students per year. Advantage: Students are part of a close-knit community with ready access to the outstanding resources of a world-renowned university. Small class size also creates more quality opportunities to sharpen clinical, leadership, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and other high-demand career skills.

Pharmacy professors include basic and clinical scientists recognized around the world for expertise in their fields. Our 2:1 student:faculty ratio also means instructors know students by name.

Clinical experiences begin the first year and are structured over four years to build high-level competencies via on-location training, coursework, and laboratory assignments. Students partner with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and other heath care professionals. The fourth-year will consists of rotations at a diversity of sites with the purpose of helping students to choose the career path that best suits their talents and aspirations.

Each year, the college awards more than $1 million in scholarships: the most generous of any PharmD program in the country. Contact us at 734–764–7312 or cop.pharmd.apps@umich.edu to learn how we offer a top-tier Michigan PharmD education at a competitive cost.