Charles H. Krobot
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
College of Pharmacy
986000 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
68198–6000
Phone: (402) 559–4333

Email: copadmin@unmc.edu
Website: www.unmc.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: None
• Open House Dates: None
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class: 125

• Estimated number accepted: 65

• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats: 65

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program: 0

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: 0

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: 12

• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class: 32%

• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class: 68%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: 3.72

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: 50 – 55

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: 10 – 15

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: 0

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable): 2.5

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable): 3.0

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 90

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 135

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of: Summer 2010 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Chemistry w/Lab	8 (Minimum)
Organic Chemistry w/Lab	8 (Minimum)
Biochemistry	3
Quantitative Chemical Analysis	4
Physics w/Lab	8 (Minimum)
Biological/Life Sciences w/Lab	4 (Minimum)
Genetics	3
Molecular Biology	3
Anatomy*	4
Physiology*	4
English Composition	6
Speech/Communications	3
Calculus I	4 (Minimum)
Statistics /or Biostatistics	3
Accounting	3
Economics	3
Psychology	3
Developmental Psychology	3
General Education	13
Total

Other clarifying information:

• Per UNMC policy, no more than 66 hours will be accepted from the community college level toward prerequisites
• It is strongly preferred by the Curriculum Committee of the UNMC COP that the following hours be completed at a 4-year institution vs. community college (especially in light of the limit on hours accepted by UNMC from community college)
  • Organic Chemistry (8 hours)
  • Biochemistry (3 hours)
  • For a list of acceptable Biochem courses visit: http://www.unmc.edu/dept/com/index.cfm?webtype=graphics&CONREF=41
  • Quantitative Chemical Analysis (4 hours)
  • Molecularly Biology (3 hours)
  • Anatomy (4 hours) **
  • Physiology (4 hours) (see below) **
• A full year (at least 8 hours) of combined Anatomy & Physiology may be substituted for separate Anatomy & Physiology courses
• Anatomy & Physiology completed at the community college level will not be accepted toward meeting the prerequisite above; all other coursework at the community college level will be acceptable (subject to the 66 hour limits)
• General Education - from areas such as Gerontology; Philosophy; Humanities; Business Administration/Management; History; Fine Arts; Ethics; Foreign Languages; Literature; Critical Thinking; Political Science;
• CLEP: A maximum of 24 pre-pharmacy credit hours may be accepted by the College of Pharmacy through CLEP subject or general examinations. Minimum scale scores are available upon request from the UNMC Office of Academic Records. In the required course areas of the pre-pharmacy program, the College of Pharmacy will not accept CLEP hours in the following subject examination areas: Organic Chemistry, Calculus, or Statistics; Four of the Eight Required Biological/Life Science Hours or General Chemistry Hours; Three of the Six Required English Composition Hours
  

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 01/05/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $45
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: Applicants will not receive access to the online supplemental application until we receive their PharmCAS application. Instructions for accessing our Supplemental Application will then be provided via email once PharmCAS materials have been downloaded into our system.

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details: Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October in the year of application; January results will arrive too late for consideration and will not be accepted.
• The Oldest PCAT considered: January 2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required. N/A
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. ACT Scores
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required? No
• Other information required for proof of state residency May be requested to submit UNMC Residency Application with supporting documents depending on category.
• Is preference given to state residents? Yes
• 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. N/A
• 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 courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? N/A
• Other clarifying information: N/A

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: N Supervisor: Rec Professor: R Professor (2nd Sci): Rec Professor (Math): Rec Professor (Liberal Arts):   Pre-Health Advisor: Rec  Faculty Advisor: Rec  Politician: N Pharmacist: Rec Health Care Professional: Rec Friend: N Family Member: N Employer: Rec Co-Worker: N Clergy: N Committee Letter: Rec 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: Late February – Early March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Interviews are conducted by two faculty members, typically lasting approximately 15 minutes. Purpose for the Admissions Committee: Interviewers’ assessment of each candidate on each of the characteristics on the Interview Profile, especially communication skills, is essential input to the Committee’s deliberations … this includes specific written comments about applicant strengths, weaknesses and concerns of the interviewers. Purposes for the student: Personalizes the application review process; Communicates to the student the values of the College, via the questions asked and feedback given during the interview; Provides a means to have questions answered or be directed to an appropriate source for answers.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY 04/01 – 15/2010
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information Yes … $200 due with acceptee's response
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY N/A
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information Thursday and Friday of week prior to start of classes
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information Last Monday in August
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details N/A