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Submission Number: 4063
Submission ID: 11
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Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 21:55
Completed: Tue, 06/02/2020 - 11:12
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Language: English
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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
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12800 N Lake Shore Drive
Mequon
Wisconsin
53097-2402
United States
Wisconsin
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Name: Kaylan Gaines
Title: Director of Recruitment & Admissions
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 262-243-2747
Email: pharmacy@cuw.edu
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2021
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Last Entering Class
55
Upcoming Entering Class
75
11
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
PharmD/MPD (Master of Product Development)
Yes
Program Description
CUW’s School of Pharmacy educates pharmacists to be servant leaders, dedicated to improving the health of our communities through excellence in teaching, research, service, and practice.
Experiential Education
* IPPEs: 2-week rotations during the middle of the four P1/P2 semesters
* Elective IPPEs: available to P3 students to explore specialized pharmacy settings
* APPEs: Eight P4 rotations to develop advanced pharmacy practice skills in diverse settings
* PGY1 residencies: four 12-month (clinical underserved/community) and one 24-month (academic emphasis)
Interprofessional Practice & Education
* Gain essential healthcare team experience with peers who are also pursuing advanced healthcare-related professional degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Medicine
Student-Centered
* Commuter and family-friendly schedule with the majority of required coursework between 10am-3pm
* Focus on applied learning through skill-development labs and practice-based experiences
* Curriculum designed for students active involvement in professional organizations
Experiential Education
* IPPEs: 2-week rotations during the middle of the four P1/P2 semesters
* Elective IPPEs: available to P3 students to explore specialized pharmacy settings
* APPEs: Eight P4 rotations to develop advanced pharmacy practice skills in diverse settings
* PGY1 residencies: four 12-month (clinical underserved/community) and one 24-month (academic emphasis)
Interprofessional Practice & Education
* Gain essential healthcare team experience with peers who are also pursuing advanced healthcare-related professional degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Medicine
Student-Centered
* Commuter and family-friendly schedule with the majority of required coursework between 10am-3pm
* Focus on applied learning through skill-development labs and practice-based experiences
* Curriculum designed for students active involvement in professional organizations
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
64
32
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 | 6 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology I with Lab (Human Anatomy or Anat. & Phys would also count) | 4 | 6 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology II with Lab (Human Anatomy or Anat. & Phys would also count) | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with Lab | 4 | 6 |
Physics | Physics I with or without Lab (Algebra or Calc based both acceptable) | 3 | 6 |
Science/Math Elective(s) | One or more advanced science elective course(s) (Examples: Physics II, Physiology, Anatomy, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or other advanced science course.) | 5 | 6 |
Math | Calculus (for math and/or science majors) | 3 | 6 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition or Writing Course | 3 | 4 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking Course | 3 | 4 |
Economics | Economics (micro, macro or general course) | 3 | 4 |
Statistics | Statistics (Biostats also acceptable) | 3 | 4 |
General Elective(s) | General Education Electives | 17 |
Applicants need to complete course prerequisites before fall classes start in August.
In cases where Physics is more than three credits, additional credits would count towards the advanced science requirement. Please contact us at pharmacy@cuw.edu with questions about what will and will not satisfy these requirements.
PRE-PHARMACY COURSE EQUIVALENCY GUIDES
Concordia University Wisconsin works with students individually to create course equivalency guides for the school at which they are fulfilling the pre-pharmacy course requirements. Contact us at pharmacy@cuw.edu for a course equivalency guide or for an individual transcript evaluation of pre-pharmacy coursework.
PRE-PHARMACY COURSE EQUIVALENCY GUIDES
Concordia University Wisconsin works with students individually to create course equivalency guides for the school at which they are fulfilling the pre-pharmacy course requirements. Contact us at pharmacy@cuw.edu for a course equivalency guide or for an individual transcript evaluation of pre-pharmacy coursework.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
Concordia University Wisconsin is a PCAT Optional institution. If a student takes the PCAT, the rolling admissions model allows for a student to take any PCAT in the 2020-2021 cycle (or prior cycles). Any PCAT attempts should be sent directly to PharmCAS (code 104) and will be considered by the admissions committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the admissions team at pharmacy@cuw.edu to determine if a PCAT score would strengthen their application.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the admissions team at pharmacy@cuw.edu to determine if a PCAT score would strengthen their application.
N/A
No
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
No Answer
No answer
Concordia University Wisconsin requires three letters of reference to be submitted directly to PharmCAS. References should be able to speak to your academic performance, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and/or character. Choose references who know you well in professional and/or academic settings, such as professors, supervisors, advisors, or pharmacists. Reference letters are reviewed to assess your: Character Communication skills Academic ability Motivation and understanding of the pharmacy profession Commitment to community service
Residency
No
No
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
International students interested in applying to Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy must: Complete the PharmD application process through PharmCAS. Have foreign transcripts evaluated by a foreign evaluation service, as described on the PharmCAS website, and submitted to PharmCAS. Submit a TOEFL or IELTS score to PharmCAS if previous coursework was completed in a language other than English. CUW accepts a minimum score of 79 on TOEFL and 6.5 on IELTS. Submit Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores to PharmCAS. Complete the pre-pharmacy course requirements. Foreign pharmacy international coursework may partially or fully satisfy the pre-pharmacy course requirements, at the discretion of the associate dean for academic affairs.
Yes
All non-US citizens with less than ten (10) years of academic experience in an English-speaking environment.
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
At Concordia University Wisconsin, our Interview Day is just as much about you getting to know us as it is about us getting to know you. That's why the Interview Day is a half-day program, where you'll meet faculty, staff, and current students and learn more about what makes the CUW School of Pharmacy unique. You'll complete a writing sample, and interview with one or two faculty and/or practicing pharmacists. Visit www.cuw.edu/pharmacy for more information.
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Accepted applicants are required to submit a $500 seat deposit by May 1, 2021 in order to register for fall coursework. Learn more about seat deposit options at our website: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/admissions/accepted-students.html
- August 16, 2021
Orientation is August 10-13, 2021.
No
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No