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The Ohio State University

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Joe Orozco
Asst. Director of Admissions/Financial Aid
Student Affairs
150 Parks Hall
500 West 12th Ave
Columbus, OH
43210
Phone: 614–688–3772

Email: orozco@pharmacy.ohio-state.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.ohio-state.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: PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH, PharmD/PHD
• Open House Dates: TBA
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
240
• Estimated number accepted:
200
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
130
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
20
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
80
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
50
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
60

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.55
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
no set number
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
no set number
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
no set number
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• 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:
120
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
180
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
3
10
10
3
10
10
3
3
 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
Within 3 weeks of invitation to complete the application
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$40.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Students will be sent an email asking them to complete the supplemental application. Not all candidates will be required to take this step as it is part of our evaluation process.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October. January scores may not be considered.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to take the TOEFL. Please call the Professional Admissions Office at 614-292-9444 to determine if the test may be waived for you.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• 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.
Original Foreign Transcript sent directly to institution
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
01/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
We do not accept evaluations service materials

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:
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:
December – April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Selected candidates will be invited to visit campus to meet our Student Affairs Staff, talk with current students, tour the medical campus and conduct a Doctor of Pharmacy interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2010 – 05/01/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Three weeks from receipt of admissions decision
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Due three weeks after receipt of the admissions decision
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
09/19 – 20/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
09/21/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Yes, but only for one year.

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

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 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