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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Aimee Viggiani
Associate Director
Enrollment & Admissions
600 S. 43rd Street
Box 6
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215–596–8810

Email: a.viggiani@usp.edu
Website: www.usp.edu/academics/collegesDepts/PharmPracticeAdmin/PharmD

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: July 29, 2010 and August 12, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS
• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
50
• Estimated number accepted:
986 freshman, 13 transfer
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
300 freshman and transfer
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
13
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
39
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
61
CRITERIA
• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.7
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
10
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
75 (no subscore below 60)
PREREQUISITES
Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Fall 2010 term
Semester Hours
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
8
4
4
4
4
4
 

Other clarifying information: Intellectual Heritage I & II are unique interdisciplinary courses that are part of the USciences curriculum.  A sequence of courses designed to achieve a balance between specialized study and exposure to a diversity of ideas, perspectives and modes of thinking.  Year three transfer students most often satisfy this requirement through courses in the take courses in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, moral reasoning/philosophy or historical studies.

† USciences Functional Human Anatomy/Histology requirement may be fulfilled by completing a one semester Human Anatomy course, a one semester comprehensive combined Anatomy & Physiology course (covering the entire body) or Anatomy & Physiology I & II in a two semester sequence.  Both Anatomy & Physiology I & II are needed in an A & P sequence course in order to complete the required “head to toe” material. A & P course for pre-med students is preferred and must have a Biology pre-requisite.

* For Fall 2011, candidates admitted for transfer to the 1st year are subject to the Writing and Rhetoric I and II requirement. Candidates admitted for transfer to the 2nd or 3rd year are subject to the College Composition and Intro to Literature requirement. Credits accepted for transfer for Writing and Rhetoric I and II, College Composition and Intro to Literature are subject to confirmation by the USciences Humanities Department.

• General Education requirements can be fulfilled through the following Social Sciences: Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science or Humanities: Arabic, Art, Chinese, Classics, English, French, German, History, Humanities, Latin, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, World Cultures.

^ May be waived through department approval if not fulfilled.

 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS
Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
No
• Supplemental Deadline:
N/A
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
N/A
• Supplemental Application fee:
N/A
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
N/A
Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Recommended Test Dates: June and August
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2007
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Required if English is not native language
• Does you institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
N/A
• 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
N/A
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
N/A
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
N/A
• 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 coursework. 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
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
International transfer students must have college coursework evaluated by WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators).
Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
2 (Two)
• 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 1, 2010 through February 15, 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview day which will consist of a pharmacy department information session followed by two one-half hour interviews with faculty members. After the faculty interviews, applicants will tour campus and enjoy lunch with current pharmacy students.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Decision letters will be mailed within 2 weeks following the candidate's interview.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Deposit is required within 2 weeks of receipt of acceptance
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Deposit is required within 2 weeks of receipt of acceptance
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
mid-July
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 08/29/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
The last Monday in August
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
N/A
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, founded in 1821, was the first educational institution in North America to teach pharmacy to students.  Early graduates of the College went on to found six of today’s top pharmaceutical companies.  The comprehensive curriculum combines courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, social sciences and the liberal arts with professional courses and pharmacy practice experiences. Our curriculum is designed for you to gain hands-on pharmacy experience early in your professional program and build upon it through graduation.  You will have other options to enhance your education, including residencies and fellowships in pharmacy as well as opportunities to earn a minor or additional degree.  Capstone courses allow you to explore drug therapy in the management and prevention of many disease states, work directly with data systems records that simulate those used in pharmacy practice, and develop drug therapy regimens using data from actual patients.  Faculty members are award-winning scientists, researchers and practicing pharmacists.  Professional courses on campus allow you to develop mentoring relationships with pharmacists from all types of practice settings.  Our location near and partnerships with so many hospitals, pharmaceutical research, manufacturing and business facilities gives you nearly unlimited options for internships and post-graduate employment.