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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Proof
of State residency |
Proof of residency required
prior to matriculation
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Not a factor considered
during admissions process.
Details on establishing Ohio residency for tuition purposes
will be provided to admitted applicants.
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| 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
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| Date
of first day of classes and/or matriculation |
September 24, 2009 |
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| Requests
for deferred entrance |
Considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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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
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