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Deadlines for Fall 2024: December 1, 2023 - PharmCAS and Medical Sciences Campus Supplemental Application.
PCAT will be optional. If candadite decide to take PCAT:
-A bonus will be given to those applicants.
-A minimum percentile of 10 must be obtained in all areas of the exam.
-PCAT must be taken no later than the month of October, 2023 for Fall 2024 applicants.
-The oldest PCAT to be considered for admission is three (3) years prior to the deadline for application.

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

School of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico

Medical Center Area

PO Box 365067

San Juan

Puerto Rico

00936-5067

United States

Program Location:

Puerto Rico

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Mrs. Vilma Santiago
Title: Admission Officer
Office: Deanship for Students
Phone (Work): 787-758-2525
Extension: 5228
Email: vilma.santiago@upr.edu

Institutional Website:

https://farmacia.rcm.upr.edu

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

December 1, 2023

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy Program (Pharm.D.) is approved by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education (PRCHE), and has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the accreditation agency of professional programs in pharmacy. The University of Puerto Rico, School of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy Program (Pharm.D.) is structured in four academic years in order to ensure the achievement of the abilities necessary to become a generalist practitioner who renders pharmaceutical care. The goals of the program are: 1. To foster the integral formation of students by developing their general and professional abilities along the curriculum. 2. To foster the integration of knowledge based on professional practice experience in a systematic ability-based curriculum which incorporates the following areas: biomedical sciences; pharmaceutical sciences; behavioral, social, and administrative pharmacy sciences; pharmacy practice; and general education. 3. To prepare competent pharmacists to enter the practice of the profession in different settings. For more information visit our school website at: https://farmacia.rcm.upr.edu/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.75

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.75

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English	6
Foreign Language	Spanish	6
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	English or Spanish	3
Humanities	Humanities: Introduction to Western Culture	6
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences	6
Math	Pre-Calculus (A total of 8-11 semesters hours are required in math)	5
Math	Calculus I (A total of 8-11 semesters hours are required in math)	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry	8
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology	6
Physics	General Physics w/Lab	8
Psychology	General Psychology	3
Economics	Introduction to Economics	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology (4-6 semester hours are required)	6	8

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Applicants need to complete all course prerequisites by May 31, 2024 (Second Semester), prior to enrollment in Fall 2024 (August, 2024).

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

Applicants who use pass/fail classes, must send evidence of letter grade to UPR School of Pharmacy Students Affairs Office.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

The advance placement test substitute the requisites of English, Spanish and Pre-calculus. Do not substitute for Humanities, History of Puerto Rico. Must use as reference: HUMA 3101 and HUMA 3102 (Introduction to the Western Culture) offered by the University of Puerto Rico System (UPR). Credits in Mathematics including Calculus I are required for admission and must include integrals. General Biology does not include the Biological Sciences course offered by the General Studies Faculty of the UPR. Anatomy and Physiology use as reference BIOL 3711 and BIOL 3712 offered by the UPR. Physics 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004 offered by the UPR must use as standards of reference for the General Physics requirement. Psychology, must use PSIC 3005 offered by the UPR as standard of reference. Economy, basic concepts in microeconomics are required. Visit the website https://farmacia.rcm.upr.edu/ for more information about the course pre-requisites and other options available for consideration.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Yes

Link to Supplemental Instructions:

https://solicitud.upr.edu/

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$30.00

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://solicitud.upr.edu/

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

The instructions for the supplemental application for admission to the Pharm D Program can be find at: http://farmacia.rcm.upr.edu
and https://solicitud.upr.edu/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.pearsonassessments.com/graduate-admissions/pcat/about.html

Additional PCAT information:

The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is optional. If candidate decide to take PCAT:
o A bonus will be given to those applicants that decide to take the exam based on the results obtained.
o A minimum percentile of 10 must be obtained in all areas of the exam.
o PCAT must be taken no later than October on the year prior to which the candidate is applying for admission.
o The oldest PCAT to be considered for admission is three (3) years prior to the deadline for application.
o For more information about PCAT, access www.pcatweb.info.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: NOT ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: NOT ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: NOT ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not Accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters of reference will be reviewed by the Admission Committee. The applicant must submit three recommendation forms in the format specified at PharmCAS site. Two of these recommendation forms must be from former professors. Recommendations from the School of Pharmacy faculty will not be accepted.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only if the campus is closed to visitors

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

If the candidate is pre-selected, an interview will be required by the Admissions Committee. The interviews are conducted by at least two (2) faculty members. Effective oral communication are among the aspects that are considered during the applicant's interview. During the interview process, the candidates are required to present a portfolio with evidence of the activities described in the PharmCAS application form (such as: leadership, work experience, and voluntary service). Fluency in the Spanish and English languages is required.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

The deposit will be $1000.
$500 will be accredited toward the student's special resources cuota fee.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2023-08-07

Additional details for accepted applicants:

For details visit: https://rcm2.rcm.upr.edu/start/

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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