Published Survey | PharmCAS

Accepting applications for admission beginning July 1, 2022

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Accepting applications for admission beginning July 1, 2022

Institution Address:

600 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

15282

United States

Program Location:

Distance Pathway/Online

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Jason Stack
Title: Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Office: 304 Bayer Learning Center
Phone (Work): 412-396-5182
Email: stackj2@duq.edu
Name: Sam Pulver
Title: Admissions Coordinator
Office: 304 Bayer Learning Center
Phone (Work): 412-396-6365
Email: pharmadmission@duq.edu
Name: Cassidy Atteberry-Leahy
Title: Assistant Manager for Recruitment
Office: 304 Bayer Learning Center
Phone (Work): 412-396-6365
Email: atteberryleahyc@duq.edu

Institutional Website:

https://duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy

Contact Information Video:

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Application fee for PharmD (first professional) program for non-PharmCAS schools only:

$0.00

Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.

July 01, 2023

Final Application Deadline Description:

July 1, 2023 but we will work with the student after the deadline if student is attempting to submit missing materials and complete all admissions requirements.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

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

* 0 - 6/7

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

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), Distance pathway offered, Early assurance

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:

119

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?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

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

http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy

One Program | Two pathways...the traditional pathway Doctor of Pharmacy pathway and the Online pathway Doctor of Pharmacy pathway.

* Traditional Pathway http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/become-a-student/doctor-of-pharmacy
* Online Pathway https://duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/online-pharmd

For over 90 years, the School of Pharmacy has been recognized as one of the most respected schools of pharmacy in the nation. Our outstanding academic program, hands-on training, and nationally recognized research leadership prepare our graduates for successful, rewarding careers, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients and their communities. At the School of Pharmacy, you’ll experience a diverse, mission-driven culture of academic excellence. Our innovative degree programs in the pharmaceutical and clinical, social-behavioral, and administrative sciences continue to advance our reputation as a global leader in pharmacy education.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

3.0

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:

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I & lab	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II & lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I & lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry II & lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I & lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II & lab	4
Physics	General Physics I	3
Math	Calculus I	4
Statistics	Statistics	3
English Composition / Writing	English Composition and Literature	3
English Composition / Writing	English Literature	3
Humanities	Theology	3
Humanities	Philosophy	3
Ethics	Ethics	3
Economics	Economics	3
Humanities	Global Diversity	3
Humanities	Creative Arts	3
Computer Science	Information Literacy (computer class)	3
Psychology	Psychology	3
Humanities	Faith and Reason	3
		0

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

Applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment date of first academic semester

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

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Science and Math courses must be taken at accredited 4-year colleges/universities. Two year, technical and community college courses are also accepted. All prerequisite courses must be from an institution that is regionally accredited. General Biology I & lab, 4 cr. General Biology II & lab, 4 cr. General Chemistry I & lab, 4 cr. General Chemistry II & lab, 4 cr. Organic Chemistry I & lab, 4 cr. Organic Chemistry II & lab, 4 cr. General Physics I & 3 cr. Calculus I, 4 cr. Statistics, 3 cr. English Composition and Literature, 3 cr. English Literature, 3 cr. Theology, 3 cr. Philosophy, 3 cr. Ethics, 3 cr. Economics, 3 cr. Global Diversity, 3 cr. Creative Arts, 3 cr. Information Literacy (computer class) 3 cr. Psychology, 3 cr. Faith and Reason, 3 cr.

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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

There is no application fee required. You can apply here - https://apply.duq.edu/apply/

Applicants must request official transcripts to be sent from all secondary education institutions attended. Unofficial transcripts may be sent to start the evaluation process and move through the admissions process quicker.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Additional PCAT information:

PCAT is Optional for Fall 2023 admission. In some cases, students might be counseled to take the PCAT to make their application more competitive amongst the applicant pool.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

375

Other Admission Tests:

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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

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

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

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

Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The interview will include a variation of the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), and a personal interview with more than one faculty member. The school selects applicants for interviews based upon academic performance and PCAT scores. Online interviews take a little over an hour.

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?

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

Deposit is non-refundable.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2023-08-21

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation is Saturday August 19, 2023. White Coat Ceremony is Sunday August 20, 2023. Attendance is required for both events.

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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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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