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Institution Address:

10627 Diebold Road

Fort Wayne

Indiana

46845

United States

Program Location:

Indiana

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Greg Hetrick
Title: Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Community Engagement
Office: Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: gbhetrick@manchester.edu
Name: Julie Cogley-Pifko
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Office: Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: jacogley-pifko@manchester.edu
Name: McKenzie Gould
Title: Graduate Admissions Advisor
Office: Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: megould@manchester.edu
Name: Pam Karkosky
Title: Administrative Assistant for Admissions and Enrollment Management
Phone (Work): 260-470-2703
Email: pharmacy@manchester.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.manchester.edu/pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

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?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

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

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Last Entering Class

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

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

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

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

Master of Science degree in Pharmacogenomics (MS in PGx)

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

Yes

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Manchester University’s Master of Science degree in Pharmacogenomics (MS in PGx) and Graduate Certificate in Pharmacogenomics (GC in PGx) give students the unique opportunity to enter one of the newest and most exciting fields of science: personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine.

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’s innovative dual degree program 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 (PGx) – the breakthrough science that uses an individual’s genetic markers to customize and maximize his or her medication therapy. Please refer to the program website for more information: www.manchester.edu/pharmacy

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

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.

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:

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

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

Course Prerequisites

List of 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

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

July 1, 2021

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All science courses (except Physics) require a laboratory component. Applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework preferably by July 1, 2021. If additional time to complete coursework is needed, requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Please note: all prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution.

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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Conditionally Required

Additional PCAT information:

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.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

Other Admission Tests:

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

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

HSRT - Health Science Reasoning Test. This assessment is required for admissions candidates as part of their interview process.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Two (2)

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

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

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.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

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.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

International Applicants

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

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

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)

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

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

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

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

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 pharmacy@manchester.edu for more details.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

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

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:

$300.00 Seat Deposit

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

August 24, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation is a week long required course starting on August 24, 2021. Classes start August 30, 2021.

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

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?

Yes