Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Street 2: Student Service Center
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City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Zip: 76107
Country: United States

Program Location:: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Office: UNTHSC Office of Admissions & Recruitment
  Phone (Work): 817-735-2003
  Email: admissions@unthsc.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.unthsc.edu
- https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/
- https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/academic-programs
- https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/about-us/admissions-information

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description::
Additional application materials, including official transcripts and evaluations, letters of recommendation, fee payments, official test scores, etc., must be received by June 17, 2024.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : December 1, 2023
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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: None
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
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:
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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:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:: Early assurance 

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 78
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
Applicants must apply separately to each school administering the dual degree. For example, both the College of Pharmacy and the School of Public Health must be applied to for the PharmD/MPH. Decisions for each portion of the degree of study are made separately. Applicants are recommended to complete and receive their offer to the PharmD program before submitting their application to the dual degree portion.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The UNT System College of Pharmacy is a part of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC). It is a graduate-level institution of the University of North Texas System, located on a 33-acre campus in the Cultural Arts District of Fort, Worth, Texas. HSC currently consists of five colleges, offering degrees in Osteopathic Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant studies, Lifestyle Health Sciences and Coaching, and Biomedical Sciences. A sixth school, the HSC College of Nursing, is under formation. 

The Texas State Legislature approved The UNT System College of Pharmacy on September 1, 2011. Its first class was seated in Fall 2013 and graduated in May 2017. Full Accreditation Summer 2017. 

https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/ 

For questions related to our pharmacy program, please email admissions@unthsc.edu or call 817-735-2003. 


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.50
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
All prerequisites need to be completed with a C or better.  If a course has been failed or repeated, all attempts are used in the calculation of the grade point average. However, the Admissions Committee will consider upward grade trends.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 72
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 39
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Accept any 4-hour Biology course for science majors with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Accept any 4-hour Biology course for science majors with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab OR  Anatomy with lab  (a stand-alone Anatomy course will be accepted).  A stand-alone Physiology course will NOT be accepted. A&P II will NOT be accepted.   
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Genetics* (for science majors)    *Will accept Molecular Biology or Biochemistry in lieu of Genetics  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with Lab (for science majors)   
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with Lab (for science majors)  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with Lab (for science majors)  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with Lab (for science majors)  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics with Lab  (Math based - Algebra/Calculus for science majors)  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I (Pre-Calculus will NOT be accepted in lieu of Calculus)   
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics (Elementary Probability Statistics or Elementary Statistical Methods preferred)  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I - any writing course that fulfills the Texas Common Core or its equivalent will be accepted
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition II - any writing course that fulfills the Texas Common Core or its equivalent will be accepted
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Literature - we accept any sophomore-level literature
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: U.S. History I  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: U.S. History II  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Political Science (U.S. Government) OR U.S. Constitution  OR American Government  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Fine Arts & Humanities elective  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social & Behavioral Science elective  (i.e., Economics, Psychology, Sociology)  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Public Speaking   
Semester Hours (Min): 3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisites need to be completed by the end of Summer Session 1 (5-week session) 

Can applicants use online 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 online course prerequisites::
Science courses offered online must be for science majors and have the lab component included.

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::
Pass/Fail course grades are acceptable to the College of Pharmacy for the academic semesters of Spring 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 due to academic impacts of Covid-19. 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
General Education Prerequisites Exemption – If you have (or will complete in May 2024) a Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, you may claim an exemption from the General Education Prerequisites. If you claim the General Education Prerequisites Exemption, only your Math and Science prerequisite coursework will be included in the GPA calculation. IMPORTANT – Claiming the General Education Prerequisites Exemption is optional. If you choose to claim the General Education Prerequisites Exemption, you must have a 2.5 GPA or higher in your Math & Science coursework to be considered for an interview.

Please see important information regarding completion of prerequisites in Summer Session I on our website (https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/prerequisite-coursework/).

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/prerequisite-coursework/
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $50.00
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://quikpayasp.com/unt/qp/epay/index.do?dm=unthsc_commerce_manager_payer

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
HSC College of Pharmacy requires a supplemental application processing fee.  All documents and questions are managed through the PharmCAS application. 

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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:: https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/about-us/admissions-information
Additional PCAT information::
Not required. If taken, PCAT scores can be reported to be considered as part of the holistic review. PCAT scores can help your application.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
It is strongly recommended to have community/volunteer service and pharmacy/healthcare experience. This could strengthen your application.


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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Letters of recommendation must be from a person who has preferably known you over six (6) months and can accurately comment on your academic, volunteer, and or employment experiences and attributes.  Letters of recommendation from family members and friends will not be accepted.  Two letters of recommendation are required; three are encouraged.

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states?: Yes
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
UNT System College of Pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas is offering scholarships and awards. Non-residents awarded a $1,000 competitive scholarship from HSC may also be eligible for in-state tuition, which may be a savings of up to $16,000 per year.

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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::
International applicants must submit the following:
1. PharmCAS application
2. $50 Supplemental Application fee
3. An official transcript evaluation from World Education Services, Inc. (WES). Applicants with overseas transcripts must secure a course-by-course WES ICAP (submitted through PharmCAS).
4. Catalog course descriptions (submitted through PharmCAS in the Program Materials Section under Documents) for the specific courses you anticipate meeting prerequisite courses; syllabi may also be required.
5. Document, such as a degree plan, that serves to verify that science prerequisite courses are for science majors.

See below for English Language Proficiency Requirements and our website for other helpful information.

DACA students: Please reach out to our office for application instructions.


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: :
ELP Requirements
Proficiency in English is required; see HSC website for current minimum TOEFL score. Submit scores directly from TOEFL to PharmCAS using Code 8246.

Students (excluding F-1/J-1 students) who have completed at least 74 semester credit hours at an accredited United States university or college will not be required to submit passing TOEFL scores.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Not sure at this time
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Selected applicants will be invited to an admissions interview either in person or via Zoom video conferencing. Please note that not everyone who applies for admission is invited to interview. Interview is half-day (4 1/2 hours) in length. 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/about-us/admissions-information
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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Seat deposit of $500 is required by given deadline provided on correspondence and enrollment/residency documents (forms sent by the Director of Admissions). 

$500 will be applied to Fall 2024 tuition and fees. Seat deposit fees are non-refundable.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-12
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Relevant webpage will be shared with admitted students upon admission decision.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes