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Submission Number: 4165
Submission ID: 113
Submission UUID: ae2fa2c4-9271-48ae-a578-4a3ce12986cb
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=O-uEF9EPL-Sxp8lwrfv8lshAqjLZypELTuhI9lvjkDE
Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 23:52
Completed: Wed, 06/08/2022 - 16:50
Changed: Tue, 12/13/2022 - 16:50
Remote IP address: 56.65.153.181
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
West Coast University
School of Pharmacy
590 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles
California
90004
United States
California
-
Name: Christina Collard
Title: Senior Admissions Advisor, School of Pharmacy
Office: Admissions
Phone (Work): 323-284-7904
Email: ccollard@westcoastuniversity.edu -
Name: Kurt Wargo, PharmD
Title: Dean and Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Office: Executive Faculty Office
Phone (Work): 323-454-5058
Email: KWargo@westcoastuniversity.edu -
Name: Ettie Rosenberg
Title: Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Office: Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 323- 454-5024
Email: eRosenberg@westcoastuniversity.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
None
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Trimester with summer term
* 2 - 3
Preferred
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
34
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Yes
Program Description
West Coast University School of Pharmacy offers a California-based hybrid PharmD program, blending in-person and online learning experiences, that can be completed in less than three years. The hybrid PharmD program offers a dynamic evidence-based curriculum through which students can learn the didactic section of the curriculum online which is complemented by a series of rigorous hands-on experiential courses. Consistent with the student-centric University mission and patient-centered care outcomes, our courses provide students opportunities to work closely with expert faculty to study to become competent, caring, and contemporary pharmacy practitioners. As a student, you will benefit from the intimate environment—one in which faculty know you by name. Our interactive-learning environment emphasizes interprofessional clinical experiences with other health professions students, extensive use of innovative technology, and a multitude of community engagement and outreach activities to develop and practice skill sets with other students.”
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.50
2.50
63
34
94.5
51
Yes
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General Chemistry (with laboratory) | 8 | 12 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry (with laboratory) | 8 | 12 |
Biology/Biological Science | General Biology (with Cell Biology) | 8 | 12 |
Physiology | Human/Mammalian Physiology (with laboratory) | 3 | 4.5 |
Anatomy | Human Anatomy (with laboratory) | 3 | 4.5 |
Microbiology | Microbiology (with laboratory) | 3 | 4.5 |
Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 3 | 4.5 |
Economics | Economics (Micro, Macro or General) | 3 | 4.5 |
Math | Calculus (with Analytical Geometry) | 3 | 4.5 |
Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4.5 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Speech Communication/Public Speaking/ Interpersonal Communication or Debate | 3 | 4.5 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 6 | 9 |
Social/Behavioral Science | Psychology or Sociology | 3 | 4.5 |
General Elective(s) | General Electives in Humanities and Social/Behavioral science | 6 | 9 |
Prior to the start of Fall 2023
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of the required pre-pharmacy coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Completion of prerequisite coursework with cumulative and math/science grade point averages of 2.50 or higher is preferred. Coursework from international institutions must be assessed by a credential evaluation service. The applicant must be in good academic standing at each college or university attended. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better and must be completed by Spring 2022.
Preferred Coursework (not required): Physics with Laboratory (may be non-calculus based) 4 semester credits or 6 quarter credits
Preferred Coursework (not required): Physics with Laboratory (may be non-calculus based) 4 semester credits or 6 quarter credits
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Letter must be signed by all committee members.
No
Conditionally accepted
Letter must be signed by all committee members.
No
Three letters of recommendation are required: One letter of recommendation from math/science professors And two letters from the following list will be accepted: - Pharmacist (supervisor) - Math/Science professor - Employer (supervisor) - Healthcare professional (supervisor) - Liberal Arts professor
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
International applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of the required pre-pharmacy coursework. Coursework from international institutions must be assessed by a credential evaluation service.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
The interview offers an opportunity for faculty and candidates to connect and learn more about each other. During the interview, time will be dedicated to assessing the candidate’s communication and critical thinking skills and for the candidates to ask questions about the Doctor of Pharmacy program. On interview day, candidates will be invited to a Welcome Session that includes a Hybrid Curriculum Overview with Q & A; Meet the Dean with Q & A; and Student led Q &A, and a faculty-panel virtual interview. Following the interview, candidates will complete a contemporaneous essay.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
Yes
Applicants will be required to make a $500.00 payment for a seat deposit. The seat deposit will be credited to your program costs. The University will retain a maximum of $175.00 of this deposit should you cancel your enrollment within seven calendar days (excluding holidays) of enrollment or by the seventh calendar day of the first term, whichever is later. The seat deposit is fully refundable if you are not admitted as a result of your background check. Deposits may be paid by credit card online, money order or cashier's check made out to West Coast University. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
2023-08-14
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes