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University of Nebraska Medical Center

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
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: December 1, 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

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
80 (curricular revisions)
• Estimated number accepted:
46 (curricular revisions)
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
46 (curricular revisions)
• 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:
9
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
43%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
57%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.6
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
50 – 55
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
10 – 15
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class: N/A
• 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):
 

PREREQUISITES

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 2011 term

Semester Hours
8 (Minimum)
8 (Minimum)
3
4
8 (Minimum)
4 (Minimum)
3
3
4
4
6
3
4 (Minimum)
3
3
3
3
3
13
 

Other clarifying information:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
December 1, 2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$45
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Specific instructions for accessing our Supplemental Application will be provided via email after verified PharmCAS materials have been downloaded into our system.  A listing of questions that must be answered may be reviewed at: http://net.unmc.edu/apply/phar_sup.asp

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
No older than 3 years at the time of application.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
N/A
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
ACT Scores must be submitted directly to UNMC
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but highly 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.
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
Yes – those in Nebraska’s immediate geographic location.
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
IA; MN; MO; KS; CO; WY; SD
• 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.
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) two faculty plus a non-academic reference who can critically evaluate past performance.
• 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:
November 2010 – February 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
  • Interviews are conducted by two faculty members, one of whom is a member of the Admissions Committee.
  • Purpose for the Admissions Committee: Interviewers’ assessment of each candidate on characteristics on the Interview Profile, especially communication skills, is essential input to the Committee’s deliberations.
  • 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
December 2010 – March 2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Electronic correspondence is utilized as primary means of communication.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Fourteen (14) days from date of electronic communication
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Response form must be completed and submitted to UNMC COP.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Yes … $200 due with acceptee's response
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of week prior to start of classes.
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Begins with White Coat Ceremony
• 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
Considered – request must be submitted in writing by May 1st

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

The College of Pharmacy is located on the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus occupying facilities completed in 1976 and has offered the doctor of pharmacy as the only entry-level professional degree since that time. The Pharm.D. Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and has recently undergone significant revision to the prepharmacy curriculum as well as enhancements to a number of core courses within the program.  Classes are conducted on a semester basis beginning in late August and ending in early May. Required didactic courses in the curriculum are not usually offered during the summer although experiential programming does occur during that time.

Both professional and social opportunities are available through campus and College of Pharmacy organizations. The College maintains a chapter of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists as well as chapters of Kappa Psi and Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, and Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society. These organizations provide opportunities for social interaction, as well as the offering of professional programs in the community and the state of Nebraska

UNMC is dedicated to educating the next century of health care professionals with the latest in teaching tools, technology and facilities.  More than 3,200 students attend UNMC, seeking degrees in allied health professions, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and a number of graduate programs.  Students at UNMC learn in an environment that embraces the innovation of tomorrow while maintaining low student-to-faculty ratios and small-group learning.

Because of UNMC’s burgeoning research enterprise, students learn from scientists and clinicians who are at the leading edge of discovery. Many of our students also can engage in the rich cultures of Omaha, working in student-run clinics that assist underserved populations in the city.