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Applicants who deem our program as their first choice should strongly consider submitting their application by May 1, 2024.

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Applicants who deem our program as their first choice should strongly consider submitting their application by May 1, 2024.

Institution Address:

3100 Cleburne St.

Gray Hall 134

Houston

Texas

77004

United States

Program Location:

Texas

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Melva Davis
Title: Interim Director, PharmD Student Services
Office: Nabrit Science 3rd Floor
Phone (Work): (713) 313-4345
Email: cophsadmissions@tsu.edu
Name: Jennifer Dennis
Title: Admissions Assistant
Office: Gray Hall - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Room 134
Phone (Work): 713-313-4223
Email: cophsadmissions@tsu.edu
Name: Cynthia Johnson, Ed.D.
Title: Interim Assistant Dean of Student Services
Office: Gray Hall - 241
Phone (Work): (713) 313-7559
Email: cophsadmissions@tsu.edu

Institutional Website:

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

Final Application Deadline Description:

Applicants who deem our program as their first choice should strongly consider submitting their application by May 1, 2024.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

December 1, 2023

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?

Public

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?

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

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 College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) produces quality health care professionals who are competent in healthcare delivery, including the provision of patient-centered care and other healthcare services and programs. The College prepares students to be leaders in their fields and to be good citizens who utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to improve the health and well-being of local, state, national, and global communities.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

TSU includes every attempt at pre-pharmacy curriculum courses when assessing a student's GPA.

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:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	ENGL 1301 - English Composition I or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication)	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	ENGL 1302 - English Composition II or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication)	3	4.5
Math	Math 2312 - Precalculus or any course that satisfies the 020 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Mathematics)	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 030 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Life and Physical Science) ***Courses that satisfy addition science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. Generally, CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 030 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Life and Physical Science) ***Courses that satisfy addition science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. Generally, CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 040 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) Generally, ENGL 2327 - American Literature I, HIST 2311 - Western Civilizations I, or PHIL 1301 - Intro. to Philosophy is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 050 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Creative Arts) Generally, ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation, DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation, or DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 060 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (American History) Generally, HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 2381 - African American History I is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 060 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (American History) Generally, HIST 1302 - United States History II or HIST 2382 - African American History II is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 070 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Government/Political Science) Federal Government - Generally, GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal constitution & topics) is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 070 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Government/Political Science) State and Local Governments - Generally, GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas constitution & topics) is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Social/Behavioral Science	Any course that satisfies the 080 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Generally, PSYC 2301 - Generally Psychology, PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology, ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics, ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology, SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology, or SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 090 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences) ***Courses that satisfy addition science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. Generally, BIOL 1306 - General Chemistry I Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Other	Any course that satisfies the 090 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences) ***Courses that satisfy addition science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. Generally, MATH 2413 - Calculus I Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement	3	4.5
Biology/Biological Science	BIOL 1406 - Biology I with Lab *** If your school separates Biology I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Biology/Biological Science	BIOL 1407 - Biology II with Lab *** If your school separates Biology II into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL 2404 - Anatomy & Physiology * If your school separates Anatomy & Physiology into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required. *If you take an Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II you must take both semesters of A&P with the required labs	4	6.0
Microbiology	BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors *** If your school separates Microbiology into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Math	MATH 2413 - Calculus I ***A 3 SCH calculus course may be accepted, but an additional semester credit hour of general electives will be required.	4	6.0
Math	MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistics	3	4.5
Chemistry	CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I *** If your school separates General Chemistry I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Chemistry	CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II *** If your school separates General Chemistry II into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Chemistry	CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I *** If your school separates Organic Chemistry I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Chemistry	CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II *** If your school separates Organic Chemistry II into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0
Physics	PHYS 1401 - College Physics I *** If your school separates College Physics I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required.	4	6.0

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

Prerequisites courses are to be completed in the spring semester prior to fall enrollment. With approved exceptions, students may be able to take pre-requisite courses during the summer immediately preceding enrollment. Please contact the admissions department for exception approval.

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

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://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions-overview/

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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

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?

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?

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: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: NOT ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: 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

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

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Students offered admission are to mail their final transcripts to: Texas Southern University-College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Gray Hall, Room 134 Office of Student Services 3100 Cleburne Houston, Texas 77004 A list of approved evaluation services can be fount at the following site: http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/international/index.html

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:

TOEFL is required only for non-U.S. Citizens. Further details can be found at: http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/international/index.html

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

In order to be considered for an interview with our Admissions Committee, the prospective student file must be verified by PharmCAS. Applicant must meet criteria set by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee to interview. Prospective student will be notified by e-mail only to interview.

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:

$500.00

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

2024-08-19

Additional details for accepted applicants:

http://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/pdf/handbook/student-handbook2019.pdf

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

Yes

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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