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Submission ID: 124
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Created: Fri, 09/13/2019 - 17:23
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Institution Name Florida A&M University
College or School Name College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
Short Name Florida A&M U
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: Applications are reviewed as they are received throughout the admissions cycle. For best consideration, apply by April 1, 2024.
Street 1 1415 South Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD.
Street 2
Street 3
City Tallahassee
State Florida
Zip 32307
Country United States
Program Location: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Debora Taylor, EdD
    Title: Associate Dean for Student Affairs
    Office: Office of Student Affairs
    Phone (Work): 850-599-3016
    Email: coppsiph@famu.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description: Applications are reviewed as they are received throughout the admissions cycle. For best consideration, apply by April 1, 2024.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 2, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Applicants will be granted an interview during fall semester upon satisfying the program criteria. This means that applicants may be offered acceptance as early as November and/or December 2023.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses: Durrell Peadon Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Campus 153 W. Woodruff Avenue, Crestview, FL 32536
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
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)
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
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 49
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 70
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 70
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health welcomes applications from qualified applicants into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

Graduates of the PharmD program will be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist upon graduation. The curriculum has been designed to produce pharmacists qualified to assume practice and leadership roles within the profession. Specific emphasis has been placed on students taking classes in the basic sciences (including basic pharmaceutical sciences), mathematics, biomedical and social sciences. The curriculum of the College has been approved and fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

The admissions process for the College of Pharmacy is selective with limited enrollment. Although the recommended GPA for the professional program is a minimum of 2.75, a variety of other factors are considered. The goal is to produce a well-rounded general pharmacy practitioner who can think critically, work effectively in health-care settings and has the desire to provide care to all patients.

Admission into the professional program at the first professional year is either in Tallahassee (main campus) or in Crestview, Florida. Lectures will be provided to students at the main campus and simultaneously delivered through synchronous technology to the student at Crestview in real time.

Students must participate in PharmCAS and complete the University application (application fee is required).

For more information please visit our website (https://pharmacy.famu.edu/).
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 79
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 47
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:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Math PreCalculus 4
Math Calculus 4
Statistics Statistics 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I Lab 1
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II 2
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II Lab 2
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology I 3
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology II 3
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1
Chemistry General Chemistry I 3
Chemistry General Chemistry I Lab 1
Chemistry General Chemistry II 3
Chemistry General Chemistry I Lab 1
Microbiology Microbiology 3
Microbiology Microbiology Lab 1
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Biochemistry Bio-Chemistry 3
Physics General Physics I (with or without Calculus) 3
Physics General Physics I Lab 1
Physics General Physics II (with or without Calculus) 3
Physics General Physics II Lab 1
English Composition / Writing English Comp I 3
English Composition / Writing English Comp II 3
Humanities A total of 6 semester hours in Humanities is required for the program.
ARH, HUM, LIT, MUL, PHI, THE, 		3
Humanities A total of 6 semester hours in Humanities is required for the program.
ARH, HUM, LIT, MUL, PHI, THE, 		3
Social/Behavioral Science Social Science (6 semester hours required for the program) 3
Social/Behavioral Science Social Science (6 semester hours required for the program) 3
General Elective(s) University-Specified General Education - 6 semester hours 3
General Elective(s) University-Specified General Education - 6 semester hours 3
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Applicants should complete the course prerequisites the semester before enrollment. If there are any questions and/or concerns about the prerequisites, call Office of Student Affairs at 850-599-3016.
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: No
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Contact the Office of Student Affairs at 850-599-3016 for more information.
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 pass/fail course prerequisites: The pass/fail grades were accepted during the Pandemic for Spring 2020 ONLY! For questions and/or concerns, please call Office of Student Affairs at 850-599-3016.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: All biology, chemistry and anatomy & physiology courses must be for biology/premed or chemistry majors and include a laboratory component.

PREFERRED LIST OF COURSES

Humanities
- PHI 2010 Intro to Philosophy * (3)
- PHI 2101 Intro to Logic (3)
- PHI 3601 Ethics (3)

Social Science
- ECO 2013 Principles of Economics I (3)
- ECO 2023 Principles of Economics II (3)
- PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3)

General Ed
- AFA 2000 Intro to Afro-American Studies* or AFA 3104 Afro-American Experience* or AMH 2091 Afro-American History* (3)
- HSC 1100 Health Modern Living (3)
- SPC 2600 Public Speaking (3)
- STA 2023 Intro. to Prob. & Statistics I (3)

* Required Course
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.famu.edu/about-the-college-of-pharmacy/student-affairs/transferapplicantcriteria.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: Non-FAMU applicants must apply to the University through University Office of Admission. The application fee is $35.00 and $150.00 seat deposit (to hold your seat in the program if extended an offer).
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Recommended
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: N/A
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: REQUIRED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Three (3) letters of recommendation and evaluation forms are required. To include one from a pharmacist, a professor, and another qualified professional who is familiar with you and can determine your likelihood for success in a Doctor of Pharmacy program. (Please note: Letters from peers or relatives are not accepted.)

If you have attended a school or college of pharmacy, you must submit a letter of recommendation mailed directly from the dean of the school/college of pharmacy indicating your academic status.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Other clarifying information, if necessary: Our Program only accepts World Education Services and Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
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: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required in order to apply to the College of Pharmacy
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program. Must submit application via PharmCAS to be considered for the PharmD program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: The College's interview process begins with the applicant being extended an invitation to interview based of program admission criteria. The applicants are administered an assessment before the interview. The Admission committee which consists of faculty, staff and students conduct interviews using a scoring rubric designed by the committee.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: The University requires a $150.00 seat deposit to confirm the seat.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2023-08-28
Additional details for accepted applicants: There is a mandatory New Student Orientation in the college August 21 - 23, 2023.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number 1100
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