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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

West Coast University

School of Pharmacy

590 North Vermont Avenue

Los Angeles

California

90004

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Trimester with summer term

Program Structure:

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:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

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

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.50

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.50

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:

94.5

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

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of 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

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

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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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?

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Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Not Required or Considered

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

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

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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Yes

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
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

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.

Letter must be signed by all committee members.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

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.

Letter must be signed by all committee members.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

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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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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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Yes

International Applicants

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

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?

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

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

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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