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The University of Tennessee

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
T. Jeff Bogue, III, M.S.
Coordinator of Student Affairs
847 Monroe Ave.
Suite 226
Memphis, TN
38163
Phone: (901) 448–7172

Email: pharmadmiss@uthsc.edu
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy

Stephanie Weathers, MS
Coordinator of Student Services
Knoxville Campus
1924 Alcoa Highwy
Box 117
Knoxville, TN
37920
Phone: (865) 974–2283

Email: pharmadmiss@uthsc.edu
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? yes
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/PhD Dual Degree Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, PharmD/MBA Program with concentration in Pharmacy Practice Management, and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences,

• Open House Dates: June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25; September 8, 22; October 6, 20. Enrollment Services tours begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Appointments are necessary. Potential students should contact the UTHSC campus Office of Enrollment Services at (901) 448–5560 to schedule a visit. Typically, tours take approximately two hours. The tour includes a general admissions session, a walking campus tour, and individual admissions counseling appointments if requested.

• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
327
• Estimated number accepted:
175
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
175
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
2
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
None
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
40
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
41%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
59%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.50
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
135
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
40
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Varies
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5 (3.0 out-of-state)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5 (3.0 out-of-state)
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
There is no minimum required score. However, the average percentile score of all applicants is 50th percentile and the average score of accepted students is approximately the 75th percentile.

• Name of second campus: Knoxville Campus

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
89
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
8
3
3
8
8
6
3
3
4
6
3
6
6
14
89

Other clarifying information: All science courses, other than Biochemistry and Immunology, should include a laboratory component. If an institution offers only one Biochemistry course, Genetics or Cell Biology will satisfy the Biochemistry II requirement. All pre-pharmacy work must be completed with a grade of C or better. Review will focus on composite GPA, science GPA, completeness of transcript, and academic trends. For more information, please see website: http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes, ONLY for applicants who are offered admission.
• Supplemental Deadline: Two weeks after receipt of acceptance letter
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Two weeks after receipt of acceptance letter
• Supplemental Application fee: $75
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: Information about the online supplemental application is sent to students who are offered acceptance to the program.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August, or October. The January date should be reserved if the applicant wishes to retake the exam to improve their results.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2009
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Only for non-US citizens
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Recommended but not required.

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• 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.
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?
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
02/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline date
• Other clarifying information:
Foreign students are eligible to apply only if they already hold a BS Pharmacy degree and are applying for advanced standing. Foreign students must also have a faculty appointment at a College of Pharmacy or affiliated institution in their home country.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3): one from a professor or academic advisor; one from a non-academic source, such as an employer or healthcare professional; and a third of the applicant’s choosing.
• 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 – March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
There will be at least 12 interview days during the admissions cycle. Selected applicants are invited for personal interviews at either the Memphis or Knoxville campus. Tours of the campuses, led by current students, are included in the interview day itinerary.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Letters mailed the first week following interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Two weeks after receipt of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Two weeks after receipt of acceptance letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/9 – 12/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/15/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Admitted students may defer their enrollment to the following year based on completion of a degree, completion of required courses, or for personal reasons.

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

The mission of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is to graduate students with the PharmD degree who serve the evolving healthcare needs of the people of Tennessee and beyond. The College provides graduate and post-graduate education programs; conducts basic, clinical, and translational research; provides health services in a variety of settings; and offers continuing education for pharmacists. The College maintains excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, staff, and programs.

The UT College of Pharmacy was established in 1898 and is a national leader in education, research, community service and patient care. The primary campus is located at the UT Health Science Center in Memphis, and a second campus was established in 2006 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Clinical education centers are located in Nashville and Chattanooga to facilitate students' clinical rotations during the last 3 semesters of the curriculum.

All 175 first-year students attend classes at the UT Health Science Center in Memphis; 75 students from each class will move to Knoxville for their 3 final years. State-of-the-art videoconference equipment provides live lectures to students on both campuses, in addition to live lectures with faculty present. The College has focused on increasing minority enrollment over the past 15 years and currently enrolls 20% underrepresented minorities.

UT College of Pharmacy offers a diverse and progressive curriculum. The first year of the professional curriculum builds upon the pre-pharmacy education of students and focuses on pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, non-prescription drugs, and basic clinical and communication skills. The next three semesters of the curriculum consist of therapeutics, pathophysiology, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, clinical literature retrieval and evaluation, pharmacy practice management, and introductory clinical experiences. The final three semesters of the curriculum consist of clinical rotations in a variety of settings. Students spend a minimum of 12 months applying their skills with pharmacy practice experiences in community or hospital practice and advanced clinical sites, such as internal medicine, family medicine, critical care, cardiology, parenteral nutrition, mental health, pediatrics, geriatrics, transplant, oncology, home infusion, substance abuse and other specialty areas. Over 99% of UT PharmD graduates successfully complete the NAPLEX licensing exam on the first attempt.