Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: West Coast University
Street 2: School of Pharmacy
Street 3: 590 North Vermont Avenue
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Zip: 90004
Country: United States

Program Location:: California
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- 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

Institutional Website::
- https://westcoastuniversity.edu/programs/pharmd

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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
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

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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 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:: Trimester with summer term
Program Structure:
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What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?: * 2 - 3

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Preferred
Alternative Enrollment Options:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 32
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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? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
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Program Description
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Program Description:
The West Coast University School of Pharmacy offers a hybrid Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, blending in-person and online learning experiences that can be completed in less than three years. Our hybrid program strives to help prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of contemporary pharmacy practice. Our interactive-learning environment emphasizes interprofessional clinical experiences with students from other health professions, extensive use of innovative technology, and a multitude of community engagement and outreach activities.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.50
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.50
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 34
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 94.5
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 51
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry  (with laboratory)
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry (with laboratory)
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology  (with Cell Biology)
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Human/Mammalian Physiology  (with laboratory)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Anatomy
Course Title: Human Anatomy (with laboratory)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology (with laboratory)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics (Micro, Macro or General)	
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus  (with Analytical Geometry)	
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech Communication/Public Speaking/ Interpersonal Communication or Debate
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Psychology or Sociology	
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: General Electives in Humanities and Social/Behavioral science
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Prior to the start of Fall 2024

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

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Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

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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. 
Preferred Coursework (not required): Physics with Laboratory (may be non-calculus based) 4 semester credits or 6 quarter credits

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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?: No

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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Not Required or Considered
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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?: No

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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: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
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
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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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.:
Letter must be signed by all committee members.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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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.:
Letter must be signed by all committee members.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Two letters of recommendation are required:  One letter of recommendation from math/science professor   And one letter from the following list will be accepted:                  - Pharmacist (supervisor)                 - Math/Science professor                 - Employer (supervisor)                 - Healthcare professional (supervisor)                -  Liberal Arts professor  

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
West Coast University’s Doctor of Pharmacy hybrid program currently only accepts applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
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 provide evidence of successful completion of the required pre-pharmacy coursework. Coursework from international institutions must be assessed by a credential evaluation service.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
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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?: Yes
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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
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 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.  

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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?: Yes
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
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.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-19
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Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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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
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