Drake's PharmD program focuses on professional development resulting in high job and residency placement (#3 in nation ASHP phase I residency match rate in 2019).
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Submission Number: 4065
Submission ID: 13
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Contact Information
Drake's PharmD program focuses on professional development resulting in high job and residency placement (#3 in nation ASHP phase I residency match rate in 2019).
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines
Iowa
50311
United States
Iowa
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Name: Jessica Lang
Title: Director of Enrollment Services
Office: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Phone (Work): 515-271-3018
Email: jessica.lang@drake.edu -
Name: Ali Harms
Title: Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
Office: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Phone (Work): 515-271-3018
Email: ali.harms@drake.edu
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2021
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
- None
Yes
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
No
Last Entering Class
77
Upcoming Entering Class
110
0
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/JD (Juris Doctor), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPA (Public Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics), PharmD/MSLD (Leadership Development)
No
Program Description
At Drake, we are teaching innovative practices for the future of pharmacy—in and out of the classroom through the following:
Practical Experiences
* Begin working with patients in your first semester
* Enhance your knowledge base through hands-on involvement
* Extensive local and national practitioner network
* Opportunities for international rotations
Value-Added Opportunities
* 6 dual-degree options
* Complete 2 degrees in less time than it would take to pursue each degree separately
* Opportunities for minors and concentrations to add to your PharmD
* >50% of graduates earn second degree, minor or concentration with PharmD
Personalized Education
* Individual attention from faculty and staff
* Curriculum rich with high impact teaching practices, including team-based learning
* Become a capable communicator, problem solver, and decision maker
* Focus on patient-centered care, health promotion, practice management, and advocacy
Connections in the Capital
* Only college of pharmacy located in Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city
* Opportunities for unique practice experiences
* Access to legislative activities through professional organizations
* Legislative internships at the State Capitol
* Benefits and networking through the Iowa Pharmacy Association
Professional Preparation
* Emphasis on entrepreneurial leadership and advancing the pharmacy profession
* Intentional professional development and leadership opportunities
* Nationally recognized co-curricular programs, student organizations, and professional fraternities
Excellence in Outcomes
* Graduates consistently achieve above the national average in outcomes
* >98% accomplishment rate
* In the top 5 programs nation-wide for ASHP residency match rate in the last 2 out of 3 years
* Consistently above national average in NAPLEX pass rate
* #1 program in the national Pharmacy Times-Parata Next Generation Future Pharmacists Award (7 finalists and 3 winners in 11 years)
Practical Experiences
* Begin working with patients in your first semester
* Enhance your knowledge base through hands-on involvement
* Extensive local and national practitioner network
* Opportunities for international rotations
Value-Added Opportunities
* 6 dual-degree options
* Complete 2 degrees in less time than it would take to pursue each degree separately
* Opportunities for minors and concentrations to add to your PharmD
* >50% of graduates earn second degree, minor or concentration with PharmD
Personalized Education
* Individual attention from faculty and staff
* Curriculum rich with high impact teaching practices, including team-based learning
* Become a capable communicator, problem solver, and decision maker
* Focus on patient-centered care, health promotion, practice management, and advocacy
Connections in the Capital
* Only college of pharmacy located in Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city
* Opportunities for unique practice experiences
* Access to legislative activities through professional organizations
* Legislative internships at the State Capitol
* Benefits and networking through the Iowa Pharmacy Association
Professional Preparation
* Emphasis on entrepreneurial leadership and advancing the pharmacy profession
* Intentional professional development and leadership opportunities
* Nationally recognized co-curricular programs, student organizations, and professional fraternities
Excellence in Outcomes
* Graduates consistently achieve above the national average in outcomes
* >98% accomplishment rate
* In the top 5 programs nation-wide for ASHP residency match rate in the last 2 out of 3 years
* Consistently above national average in NAPLEX pass rate
* #1 program in the national Pharmacy Times-Parata Next Generation Future Pharmacists Award (7 finalists and 3 winners in 11 years)
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
3.0
N/A
63
27
82
35
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General (Inorganic) Chemistry: A complete year course sequence is required. Courses must fulfill the prerequisite requirements for organic chemistry. Labs are required. | 8 | 12 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry: A complete year course sequence is required. Labs are required. | 8 | 12 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biological Sciences: A complete year course sequence is required. Must include topics in human anatomy. Additional courses may include ecology, evolution, anatomy/physiology, cell biology, and biological diversity/structure. Labs are required. | 8 | 12 |
Microbiology | Microbiology: A one-semester course in microbiology is required. A course intended for health care majors is recommended. A lab is not required. | 3 | 4 |
Statistics | Statistics: A one-semester course in general statistics is required. Business statistics, psychology statistics, or biological science statistics courses are accepted. | 3 | 4 |
Math | Calculus: A one-semester course in calculus is required. Business calculus, applied calculus or calculus courses designed for the social sciences will NOT be accepted. | 3 | 4 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition/Writing: A complete year course sequence is required. The sequence can be made up of a one-semester college-level composition course and a one-semester intensive writing course. | 6 | 8 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Public Speaking: A one-semester course focused on public speaking is required. Interpersonal speaking and communication courses will NOT be accepted. | 3 | 4 |
General Elective(s) | General Electives: 18 semester credit hours in general electives are required; Drake requires students to complete a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate coursework (at least 60 credit hours). | 18 | 24 |
All required math and science prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to entering the PharmD program. English composition and public speaking may be completed by the end of the summer term prior to entering the PharmD program.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to receive transfer credit and fulfill prerequisite courses. Students who wish to fulfill prerequisites using Advanced Placement (AP) scores must earn a 4 or higher on the AP exam. Please see Drake University's AP Credit policy at www.drake.edu or contact the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at (515) 271-3018 for more information.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
Applicants who are taking the PCAT for the first time are encouraged to take it in the summer or fall. Drake will accept scores from all test offerings in 2020/2021 for the fall 2021 admission cycle, however we recommend that students use the spring test dates to retake the test if they wish to do so.
None
Yes
CASPer, DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, OAT, Situational Judgement Test, Other
Applicants are required to take a graduate-level standardized admission test. This includes the PCAT, GRE, MCAT, DAT, or any other graduate-level test.
Observation Hours
No
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
No
No Answer
No answer
Residency
No
No
International Applicants
Yes
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)
Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
International applications should review our requirements for admission for international students at https://www.drake.edu/pharmacy/doctorofpharmacy/pharmdadmission/international/admissionrequirementsforinternationalstudents/. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have original foreign transcripts sent directly to Drake University. Photocopies will NOT be accepted. Send original foreign transcripts to Drake University Registrar's Office 2507 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311 USA
Yes
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens and foreign citizens are all given equal consideration for PharmD admission. The TOEFL is waived for any non-native English speaker who has completed an educational program in the United States other than English as a Second Language (ESL). Drake University reserves the right to request TOEFL scores from non-native English speaking applicants.
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Applicants with strong applications and academic credentials will be invited to complete a scored interview and a scored writing assessment. Students who are invited to complete the second phase of the admission process will be notified via email.
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Admitted students who wish to enroll must submit a $350 non-refundable tuition deposit to confirm their place in the PharmD program. Instructions for how to submit this tuition deposit can be found in the student's official letter of admission.
- August 30, 2021
Classes begin in August. Admitted students will receive communication about the specific date and details for the first day of the fall semester in their letters of admission.
No
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No