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Ohio State University

College of Pharmacy

Joe Orozco
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Office of Student Affairs

150 Parks Hall
500 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
614 - 688 - 3772
614 - 292 - 7255

E-mail:orozco@pharmacy.ohio-state.edu, deters.12@osu.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu

PharmCAS 2009 Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2009

Statistics for 2008 Entering Class Acceptees *

Number interviewed - 230
Number accepted to date - 160
Estimated entering class size - 130
Estimated male - 40 %
Estimated female - 60 %
Number Early Assurance students - 15
Number transfer applicants - 60
Number out-of-state - 50

* Data as of April 2008

Application Criteria for 2009 Entering Class

Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.55
Minimum overall GPA considered - 3.0

Minimum prerequisite GPA considered - 2.9
Minimum PCAT scores considered - 55
Total number of new entrants expected - 130

Accreditation Status: Full accreditation status
Type of Institution:
Public
Participates in Early Decision Program: No
Special Programs: Combined degrees: MBA, MPH, MS, PhD
Open House Dates: Varies: once in the fall and once in the spring.

PREREQUISITES

All students are required to have a Bachelors Degree complete prior to matriculation into the PharmD program at Ohio State.  Students can be finishing the degree while applying to the program.

We require 120 semester hour credits (180 quarter hour credits) of college be completed prior to matriculation.

Applicants must successfully complete the following required courses by the end of the Summer 2009 term:

Human Anatomy Lecture/Laboratory
3 semester hours
5 quarter hours
General Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory
10 semester hours
15 quarter hours
Analytical Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory
3 semester hours
5 quarter hours
Organic Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory
8 semester hours
13 quarter hours
General Biology Lecture/Laboratory
3 semester hours
5 quarter hours
Pre calculus, Calculus I, II
10 semester hours
15 quarter hours
Microbiology Lecture/Laboratory
3 semester hours
5 quarter hours
General Physics Lecture/Laboratory
10 semester hours
15 quarter hours
General Education (liberal education) Courses
30 semester hours
45 quarter hours

Comments on above: While not required, courses in statistics, microeconomics, interpersonal communications and technical writing would be helpful in preparation for the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR PHARM. D. DEGREE PROGRAM

2009 ENTERING CLASS

ALL APPLICANTS

REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

OTHER INFORMATION
Filing your PharmCAS application references and transcripts January 5, 2009 PharmCAS application, letters of reference and all official transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by this date.
Supplemental application
Rolling based on invitation to complete the form. Only selected candidates will be required to submit the supplemental application and pay the acceptance fee.  There is no need to submit this form until you are asked to do so.
Supplemental application fee Rolling deadline Required of selected applicants:
$40.00 - domestic
$50.00 - International
PCAT Required Select PharmCAS code 104
Oldest PCAT accepted 5 years  
TOEFL Required for Foreign Applicants A score of 577 on the paper administration; or 233 on the computer-based test; or 90-91 on the internet based test is required.
Select PharmCAS code 8246.
Pharmacy-related
experience
Pharmacy-related experience is expected for all applicants  

Proof of State residency

Proof of residency required prior to matriculation
Not a factor considered during admissions process.
Details on establishing Ohio residency for tuition purposes will be provided to admitted applicants.
Non-U.S. citizens Eligible to apply US permanent residents, Canadian and foreign citizens considered
Foreign transcripts Applicants must send all official foreign transcripts directly to Ohio State University College of Pharmacy by January 5, 2009. All students must send international transcripts to the College of Pharmacy for their application to be considered.
We do NOT accept evaluation service transcripts.
Letter(s) of Reference (recommendations/
evaluations)
Three (3) letters of reference should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the institutional deadline of January 5, 2009.

See the Letters of Reference page on this website for a list of possible evaluators.

This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from the following:
Politician
Friends
Family Members
Clergy

While we accept letters from most evaluator types, it is recommended to submit at least one letter from a faculty member and one letter from a pharmacist or health care professional.

Interview Required for Invited Applicants Only Selected candidates are invited to interview on a rolling basis beginning in January.
Dates during which interviews are generally held
January - April Our interview days provide students with the chance to meet with faculty ,staff and students of the College of Pharmacy.  We begin with an overview of the program and then students will be interviewed by 2 faculty members. While waiting, students will do a file review with an Admissions Counselor and talk with current students. There is also an optional walking tour
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES
REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
OTHER INFORMATION
Acceptance letters for regular applicants Typically within 2-3 weeks of the interview. Occasionally student decisions will come later in the admissions cycle.

Acceptee's response to acceptance offer

Three (3) weeks from receipt of admissions notice.

 
Deposit to hold place in class Three (3) weeks from receipt of admissions notice. $225.00
Acceptance fee of $25.00 plus a Tuition Deposit of $200.00 - both nonrefundable
Date of new student orientation Two days before classes begin - September 21, 2009.  
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation September 24, 2009  
Requests for deferred entrance Considered on a case-by-case basis.  

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The College of Pharmacy at the Ohio State University, established in 1885, has been a leader in pharmacy education throughout its history. Located within the most comprehensive academic medical center in America, the College of Pharmacy provides access to the University’s vast resources and the advantages of enrollment in a relatively small academic environment. The College’s reputation emanates from the strength of its faculty and staff, student body, facilities, library, practice sites, curriculum, research enterprise, and contributions to practice and scholarship.

Doctor of Pharmacy Program
The Doctor of Pharmacy is a four-year graduate-professional program designed to prepare students for pharmacy licensure and practice. Students entering this program are now required to complete a Bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation. Admission is competitive with the applicant required to complete the core math/science classes as well as a general education curriculum.

Doctor of Pharmacy classes incorporate lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. Pedagogical techniques include large and small group activities, case study workshops, and professional experience program rotations precepted by clinical faculty within ambulatory and inpatient practice sites. Part-time practical experience activities are conducted during the first and third years of the curriculum, and full-time practical experience constitutes the entire fourth academic year. Combined degree programs for PharmD/MS, MBA, MPH or PhD are available for qualified applicants.

The Health Sciences Center
The Ohio State University houses the most comprehensive Health Sciences Center in America. Academic programs include Dentistry, Medicine and Public Health, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and the School of Allied Medical Professions. Clinical facilities include University Hospitals and Clinics, the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, University Hospital East, the Children's Medical Center, OSU and Harding Behavioral Healthcare and Medicine, the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, Dental Clinic, Optometry Clinic, and University Health Connection (located in the College of Pharmacy).

For Information on PharmD or Undergraduate Programs:
Phone 614/292-5001
For Information on Master’s or PhD Programs:
Phone 614/292-6822