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Oregon State University

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Angela Austin Haney
Director of Student Services/Head Advisor
203 Pharmacy Building
Corvallis, Oregon
97331
Phone: 541–737–3424

Email: pharmacy@oregonstate.edu
Website: pharmacy.oregonstate.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2009

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D./Ph.D.
• Open House Dates: May 2009, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
170
• Estimated number accepted:
75 – 80
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
80 – 90
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
15
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
40
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
60

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.5
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75 PharmCAS Science GPA for residents, 3.00 PharmCAS Science GPA for non-residents.
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75 PharmCAS Science GPA for residents, 3.00 PharmCAS Science GPA for non-residents.
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matirculation:
72
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
104
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2010 term

Semester Hours
10
8
8
3
3
3
3
8
4
10
3
3
3
3
 

Other clarifying information: A full year of upper division Anatomy and Physiology must be taken as a pre-pharmacy student. Pharm.D. students will no longer be allowed to take Anatomy and Physiology during the Pharm.D. program. Biochemistry will no longer be accepted in lieu of Physiology. ALL applicants must complete a full year of upper division Anatomy and Physiology at a four year school. Upper division Microbiology with lab must also be taken at a four year school.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/2009
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu/future-students/how-apply/pharmd

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your instituton 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?
Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
Yes
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
No
• 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.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2009
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• 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: Counts as more than 1 LOR
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 – March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
http://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu/future-students/how-apply/pharmd
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Admission is rolling, early application is encouraged
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
21 days from postmark on offer letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
21 days from postmark on offer letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
09/23 – 09/24/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
09/27/2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Considered; One year maximum

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

The College of Pharmacy is one of 11 colleges at Oregon State University. Oregon State University is the land, sea, sun and space grant institution for the state. The college was established in 1898. Although based in Corvallis, the college also has a satellite campus at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

The University is located in the city of Corvallis, which lies in the Willamette Valley between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Coast Range. Corvallis is located 90 miles south of Portland, which is the largest city in the state. With its population of approximately 50,000, Corvallis offers an attractive setting and facilities for the University. To broaden the preparation for the professional activities and civic responsibilities, the students in the college are encouraged to join professional organizations.

The four-year professional curriculum includes courses in medicinal chemistry, professional practice and law, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, biochemistry, therapeutics, drug literature evaluation, drug use policy, pharmaceutics, and pathophysiology. Students spend their first two years on the OSU campus at Corvallis, Oregon, and the third year at our satellite campus in Portland, Oregon. Before entering the third professional year, students must complete a bachelor’s degree in an area of interest to them.

In the fourth professional year, students complete supervised, off-campus clerkships in various pharmacy practice sites located throughout the state and region. Seven six-week clerkships must be completed. Students may choose clerkships that fit their specific career interests. We are looking for students with excellent written and oral communication skills, leadership ability, and a willingness to be a patient advocate. We want students with a solid foundation in the sciences coupled with a desire for a career as a health care professional.

Visit the OSU College of Pharmacy website at http://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu for more information.