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Presbyterian College

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Office of Professional and Student Affairs
School of Pharmacy
Presbyterian College
503 South Broad Street
Clinton, SC
29325
Phone: 864–938–3900

Email: pharmacy@presby.edu
Website: www.presby.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Pre-Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD
• Open House Dates: Saturday, 10/24/09; and Saturday, 11/07/09
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated number accepted:
N/A
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
N/A
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
N/A
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
N/A
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
Required
PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
65
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:
Summer 2010 term

Semester Hours
8
4
6
8
8
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
65

Other clarifying information: Courses earned seven or more years prior to applying to the School will not be allowed to be used to satisfy pre-pharmacy course requirements unless approved by the Admissions Committee on an individual applicant basis. Additional information about the eligibility of specific courses may be obtained at www.presby.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisite-courses.html

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
02/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
www.presby.edu/pharmacy/admissions/supplemental-app.html

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in October or January.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
February 2003
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Required for non-US citizens whose first language is not English.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Applicants must also provide documentation what they have completed all required immunizations and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to matriculation.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
N/A
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• 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.
N/A
• 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 courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
N/A
• Other clarifying information:
Canadian credentials may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact the School for more 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:
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:
January – February
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Applicants will be selected to visit campus for an interview – selection will be based upon the student’s academic performance, written communication skills, letters of recommendation, and community involvement. Students are responsible for arranging accommodations and travel to Clinton, SC for the interview process. During the interview visit, students will meet with a Pharmacy Student Ambassador to receive a tour of pharmacy facilities and Presbyterian College, complete writing sample, and interview with a faculty member and healthcare practitioner. The structured interviews are designed to measure key domains of motivation, citizenship, ethics, empathy, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Rolling admissions process beginning February 2010
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/16–20/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/23/2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Deferred entrance is not allowed
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The primary mission of Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy is to improve the health of the peoples we serve by educating students with an unwavering ethical foundation who will positively impact the delivery of quality equitable pharmacy care; who will dedicate their lives to community service; and who will provide enlightened leadership in addressing the health care needs of a diverse patient population.

The PharmD program at Presbyterian College is designed to prepare students for the general practice of pharmacy and integrates knowledge with hands-on experiences directly related to application within the practice of pharmacy. Our curriculum focuses on managing the health care problems of patients within the community and employs diverse modes of learning including lectures, laboratory experiences, small-group activities, problem solving, and cases. The technology-rich environment of the new School of Pharmacy facility provides an optimal environment for learning and we are bringing together a faculty that is unsurpassed in quality, expertise, and commitment for the education of future pharmacists.

As a school of pharmacy in a private college, we will offer acceptance to approximately 75 students and build classes that are small and capable of offering individualized attention in a caring environment. We are committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive pharmacy care to the people they serve. Please accept our invitation to come to Clinton and share in the excitement being generated by our brand new School of Pharmacy!