Contact Information
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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:
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Street 1: 3100 Cleburne St.
Street 2: Gray Hall 134
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City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip: 77004
Country: 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::
- http://www.tsu.edu
- http://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions-overview/index.html

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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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:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : December 1, 2023
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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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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?: No
Academic Term Type:: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Program Structure:
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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:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 68
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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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: :
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Program Description
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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. 

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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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:: 77
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 40
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: ENGL 1301 - English Composition I or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: ENGL 1302 - English Composition II or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Math 2312 - Precalculus or any course that satisfies the 020 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Mathematics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: 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.  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: 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.  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: 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
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: MATH 2413 - Calculus I

***A 3 SCH calculus course may be accepted, but an additional semester credit hour of general electives will be required.
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 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

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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

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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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:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Optional
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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

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

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Residency
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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::
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International Applicants
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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.
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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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.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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::
$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
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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