Manchester University has submitted a proposal to ACPE for a predominantly distance pathway for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. The ACPE Board will discuss the proposal at its January 2022 meeting to determine whether the pathway is on pace to launch, with a final decision coming in June 2022. Manchester University will update prospective students interested. Please keep in mind that the pathway may not be approved; however, admitted students would be invited into the traditional.
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Submission Number: 4156
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Manchester University has submitted a proposal to ACPE for a predominantly distance pathway for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. The ACPE Board will discuss the proposal at its January 2022 meeting to determine whether the pathway is on pace to launch, with a final decision coming in June 2022. Manchester University will update prospective students interested. Please keep in mind that the pathway may not be approved; however, admitted students would be invited into the traditional.
10627 Diebold Road
Fort Wayne
Indiana
46845
United States
Indiana
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Name: Greg Hetrick
Title: Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Community Engagement
Office: Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: gbhetrick@manchester.edu -
Name: Julie Cogley-Pifko
Title: Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Office: Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: jacogley-pifko@manchester.edu -
Name: Generosa Sangco-Jackson
Title: Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Office: Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: GASangco-Jackson@manchester.edu -
Name: Pam Karkosky
Title: Administrative Assistant for Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: healthsciences@manchester.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2022
October 1, 2021
Priority applicants will enjoy the following benefits:
1. $300 seat deposit is waived
2. Coupon codes to discount the PharmCAS application cost
3. 72 hour turnaround time after interview for an admission decision to be communicated
4. Receive an MU "swag bag"
For more information and benefits about the priority application process, visit:
https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/admissions/application-process
1. $300 seat deposit is waived
2. Coupon codes to discount the PharmCAS application cost
3. 72 hour turnaround time after interview for an admission decision to be communicated
4. Receive an MU "swag bag"
For more information and benefits about the priority application process, visit:
https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/admissions/application-process
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
69
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees
Master of Science degree in Pharmacogenomics (MS in PGx)
Note: The PharmD/MBA program is a partnership with Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Note: The PharmD/MBA program is a partnership with Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Yes
PharmD/MS in Pharmacogenomics (PGx): https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmacogenomics-dual-degree-program
PharmD/MBA in Professional Studies: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/pharm.d.-mba-dual-degree
PharmD/MBA in Professional Studies: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/pharm.d.-mba-dual-degree
Yes
Program Description
Manchester University is accepting applications for its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) Program. The Pharmacy Program, located in the highly visible and rapidly growing health care corridor near I-69 and Dupont Road in Fort Wayne Indiana. Fort Wayne is in the top 5 nationally for U.S. cities with the lowest cost of living. The program launched in 2012 and the inaugural class graduated in May 2016. Manchester also offers innovative dual degree opportunities with pharmacy. The dual PharmD/MS in Pharmacogenomics (PGx), combines an emphasis on patient-centered care that has always been a hallmark of a Manchester Pharm.D. degree with the nation’s first master’s in pharmacogenomics – the breakthrough science that uses an individual’s genetic markers to customize and maximize his or her medication therapy. Additionally, the newly created dual PharmD/MBA in Professional Studies, a collaboration with the Indiana Tech MBA program, will distinguish graduates in an increasingly competitive job market, preparing them for leadership positions in managed care, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry and independent pharmacies.
Student Handbook: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/about-pharmacy
Student Handbook: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/about-pharmacy
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.5
2.5
Applicants should achieve a preferred minimum 2.5 GPA in both cumulative and prerequisite GPAs; a minimum 2.25 science and math GPA is also preferred for consideration.
60
24
90
36
Note: To qualify for maximum financial aid eligibility, pharmacy students must have 72 credit hours completed in order to qualify for professional student federal aid.
Yes
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General Chemistry I and II w/Labs | 6 | 9 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I and II w/Labs | 6 | 9 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology w/Lab - various topics accepted; anatomy and physiology (or combined course) preferred | 3 | 4 |
Anatomy & Physiology | Anatomy or Physiology, or a combined course will be counted. | 3 | 4 |
Microbiology | Microbiology w/Lab | 3 | 4 |
Physics | Physics | 3 | 4 |
Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4 |
Math | Calculus | 3 | 4 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Communications/Speech (must be speaking-oriented) | 3 | 4 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 3 | 4 |
Economics | Economics (can be general, micro-, or macroeconomics | 3 | 4 |
Humanities | Humanities (Literature, arts, language, philosophy, communication, etc.) | 6 | 9 |
Social/Behavioral Science | Social Science (Psychology, sociology, history, political science, etc.) | 3 | 4 |
General Elective(s) | 12 | 16 |
August 15, 2022
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
All science courses (except Physics) require a laboratory component. Applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework preferably by August 15, 2022. If additional time to complete coursework is needed, requests will be considered on a case by case basis. No grade below a “C-” will count toward prerequisite coursework.
Please note: all prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution.
Please note: all prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
Manchester University's Doctor of Pharmacy Program does not require the PCAT for admission. However, based on your application materials, the admissions committee may request PCAT scores as an additional metric for consideration.
50
Yes
Situational Judgement Test
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Manchester requires that clear language appears as part of the document that explains multiple individuals had a role in writing the letter; it can count as more than one evaluation as long as it's clear more than one individual was involved in the reference.
Yes
Conditionally accepted
Manchester requires that clear language appears as part of the document that explains multiple individuals had a role in writing the letter or collection of letters; it can count as more than one evaluation as long as it's clear more than one individual was involved in the reference.
Yes
Yes
Residency
No
No
Manchester University is a private institution, and therefore tuition and fee charges are the same for all domestic and international students, regardless of residency.
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
For additional information, please visit this website: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/admissions/admission-requirements/international-admissions
Yes
The TOEFL or IELTS exam is not required for U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The TOEFL or IELTS exam is required of all students whose language of instruction is not English. However, students who were instructed in English may still be asked to submit an English proficiency exam score as requested. Please contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management at (260) 470-2703 or at healthsciences@manchester.edu for more details.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
For more information about the interview process, please refer to the admissions page on the website: http://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/pharmacy/admissions
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Varies
- Aug 23, 2022
Some admitted students will be asked to participate in a Pharmacy Transition Program on the Fort Wayne campus starting in early August 2022. Those students who fall below specific GPA or other admission metrics will be required to participate. This experience provides skills practice in communication, calculations, problem solving, and other relevant topics that will get students on the right track before starting in the Fall.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
Yes
Yes