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Early Decision Application Deadline: September 8, 2020 Regular Decision Application Deadline: March 1, 2021

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Early Decision Application Deadline: September 8, 2020 Regular Decision Application Deadline: March 1, 2021

Institution Address:

1010 W Ave B

Kingsville

Texas

78363

United States

Program Location:

Texas

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 361-221-0646
Email: cop-admissions@tamu.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pharmacy.tamu.edu

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

March 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

Both PharmCAS Application and Supplemental Application with fee must be submitted by the deadline.

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

The Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy has two campuses located in Kingsville, TX and College Station, TX.

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

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:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Preferred

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance

Last Entering Class

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

120

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

120

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

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?

Yes

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

For more information, please visit our website at https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/pharmd-mba.html

Program Description

Howdy future Aggie!

The Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy offers a four year Pharm.D. program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Since opening in 2006, the College has grown to include two campuses, Kingsville and College Station, and has climbed in the best colleges and schools of pharmacy rankings compiled by the U.S. New & World Report.

As the first health professions program established south of San Antonio, the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy proudly pursues its mission to recruit and train talented and caring pharmacists who provide excellent patient care and serve as catalysts for advancing the practice of pharmacy. Students enrolled in our program begin applying what they have learned in the classroom in their second year by participating in community practice and hospital pharmacy rotations. This experiential learning continues in the third year and culminates with completing at least six, six week rotations during the fourth year.

Future students may be accepted into the Kingsville or College Station campus of the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy; both of which have unique training and educational opportunities. The Kingsville campus is located at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) and the College Station campus is located at Texas A&M University. Both campuses offer a wide-range of student services, extra-curricular activities and student organizations.

Aspects of our Pharm.D. program to consider when deciding on a pharmacy school:
• Low tuition and fees
• High quality education
• Experiential education
• Interprofessional
• Student support

We are excited that you are considering the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy to pursue your pharmacy education and encourage you to contact us at cop-admissions@pharmacy.tamhsc.edu if you have any questions. Become a part of the Aggie Family and apply today!

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.75

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.75

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:

111

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

52.5

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Math	Calculus 1	3	4.5
Statistics	Statistics	3	4.5
Physics	College Physics I/Lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I/ Lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II/ Lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry I/Lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II/ Lab	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology/Lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	Molecular Biology or Genetics	3	4.5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I/Lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II/ Lab	4	6
English Composition / Writing	English composition I	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	English composition II	3	4.5
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech Communication	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	Art, Music, Theater, other Visual or Performing Arts	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Modern or Classical Language/Literature, Anthropology, Geography, or Cultural Studies	6	9
General Elective(s)	Sociology, Psychology, Economics or Computer Science	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	History, U.S. and Texas	6	9
General Elective(s)	Political Sciences, U.S. and Texas	6	9

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Complete all prerequisite coursework by Summer Session I in the year of matriculation.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Prerequisite coursework completed five or more calendar years prior to applying must be retaken unless the applicant has earned a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Additionally, a grade of C or higher must be earned in all prerequisite coursework (grades of C- are not accepted). All prerequisite courses must be taken at a fully accredited institution. For more information about prerequisites and course equivalencies, please visit https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-2.

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

Yes

Link to Supplemental Instructions:

https://bamf.tamhsc.edu/2/login;jsessionid=A1D6333537403934D4DD063434D954CE

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$100

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://bamf.tamhsc.edu/2/

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

A Supplemental Application and $100 non-refundable application fee must be submitted online. Note: the Supplemental Application does not take the place of the required PharmCAS Application fee, both of which must be completed and submitted by the deadline.

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-1

Additional PCAT information:

The TAMU College of Pharmacy has modified the PCAT admissions requirement to be optional for the remainder of the 2020-2021 admissions cycle due primarily to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately for the fall 2021 admissions cycle, applicants will not be required to take the PCAT. The College of Pharmacy will accept PCAT scores at the discretion of the applicant if they choose to provide them in support of their academic preparedness. An applicant can opt to submit their official PCAT scores as part of the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) application.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

40%

Other Admission Tests:

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

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT 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: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Three PharmCAS recommendation forms. Two letters of recommendations from college professors (math and/or science ONLY). One letter of recommendation from an employer, adviser, or pharmacist. Applicants who have not been enrolled in a degree program at a college or university for two or more years must submit three recommendation forms to PharmCAS from a combination of the following categories: professors (math and science); pharmacists; other health care professionals (e.g. medicine, nursing, dentistry); or current and previous employers. Note: PharmCAS references (LOR), once completed by your recommender, must be submitted directly to PharmCAS as a part of the application process. You may submit your application with pending letters of recommendation.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Yes

International Applicants

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

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Applicants who are not a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident are classified as international applicants by Texas A&M University. International applicants are required to submit a foreign credentials transcript evaluation from WES for each international transcript directly to PharmCAS. Our program only accepts evaluations from WES.

If accepted, an official copy of each international transcript describing all academic programs attempted must be sent directly to the Office of Student Affairs. For more information please visit https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-5.

Also, students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at the Texas A&M RCOP participate in experiential activities that require a pharmacist intern license issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). To obtain an intern license, students must possess a valid social security number and provide a copy of their social security card to the TSBP.

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:

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to earn a TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer based, 80 on the Internet based test) or higher. Scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to PharmCAS (use code 8246) and TOEFL scores more than 2 years old are not accepted. Students who have completed at least 74 semester credit hours at an accredited U.S. university or college will not be required to submit passing TOEFL scores.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The interview is an additional opportunity for students to demonstrate their capabilities and skills and greatly aids in selecting the best-qualified applicants. On the day of the interview, a student is asked to report to the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy Kingsville Campus.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-7.

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?

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

$500 non-refundable for Regular Decision
Waived for Early Decision

Please note the $500 deposit is used towards tuition once matriculated.

Additional details for accepted applicants:

General Orientation: TBA First Day of Class: TBA

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

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?