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The KU School of Pharmacy has been preparing pharmacists to be healthcare leaders for over 130 years. Apply now for the class of 2025!

Institution Address:

2010 Becker Drive

Lawrence

Kansas

660047

United States

Program Location:

Kansas

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Joe Heidrick
Title: Assistant Dean
Office: School of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 7858645563
Email: jheidric@ku.edu

Institutional Website:

https://pharmacy.ku.edu/

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

KU School of Pharmacy-Wichita

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

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)

Program Structure:

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

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

132

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

133

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

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/MSCR (Clinical Research), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Program Description

The University of Kansas (KU) School of Pharmacy is a world-class teaching and research institution founded in 1885. The KU School of Pharmacy ranks in the top 20% of schools of pharmacy according to US News and World Report and has consistently been a top 10 school in National Institutes of Health funding for over two decades. The graduating class of 2018 achieved a 99% first-time pass rate on the North American Pharmacists Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and 99% on the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) produces pharmacists to serve the people of Kansas and the country. We educate researchers who help solve the world’s most pressing issues in healthcare. Our rich tradition, combined with a collaborative relationship between our Pharm.D. and research programs, sets us apart from other schools. KU students learn from many of the 400+ faculty and clinical preceptors, representing a vast array of practice settings and clinical expertise; all while learning the basic science principles of drug therapy from world–renowned researchers in the classroom. Our students graduate with a broad understanding of pharmacy, from discovery and formulation to delivery. Students enter our professional program after completing two years of pre-pharmacy coursework. The KU School of Pharmacy is one school, with a presence on three campuses, Lawrence, KU Medical Center in Wichita and KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Approximately one half million dollars of scholarship money is awarded annually to pharmacy students. Reduced out-of-state tuition is available for qualified applicants. For more program information see our website: pharmacy.ku.edu.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry	10	12
Math	Calculus	3	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry	10	12
Microbiology	Microbiology	5	6
Anatomy	Anatomy	3	4
Physiology	Physiology	5	7
Biology/Biological Science	Molecular/Cellular Biology	4	5
General Elective(s)	Social Sciences & Humanities	12	16
English Composition / Writing	English I and II	6	8
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking	3	4
Statistics	Statistics	3	4
Physics	Physics	4	5

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

All prerequisites must be completed by the start of fall 2021 classes.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Prepharmacy courses completed at institutions other than KU that satisfy the KU School of Pharmacy prerequisite requirements commonly differ in credit hours. Transfer students are encouraged to contact the KU School of Pharmacy with questions about course equivalence. Additional information about our curriculum can be accessed at our website, pharmacy.ku.edu.

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?

Varies

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Varies

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

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

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: 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

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Each applicant must submit three letters of recommendation via PharmCAS. We recommend that your references be current and include a professor and present or former employer with whom you have interacted within the past 24 months. It is highly recommended that you have one recommendation from a pharmacist. If you do not know a pharmacist, you are encouraged to obtain an introduction to a pharmacist and discuss with him or her your aspirations for a career in pharmacy.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Foreign Transcript Evaluations: Students with coursework completed at foreign institutions seeking admission to the KU School of Pharmacy are required to submit official and original transcripts to the University of Kansas Office of International Admissions. Transfer students are encouraged to initiate this process early in the fall semester as evaluations can take several weeks to complete.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

Applicants who are admitted for whom English is a second language must take an English skills competency examintion through the University of Kansas Applied English Center.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Qualified applicants are invited for an interview. All admitted applicants participate in the interview process. Interviews are scheduled beginning in August. Committee members look for students with good communication skills, emotional maturity, leadership, professionalism, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and an interest in service to community. Job shadowing or work experience in a pharmacy or a healthcare setting is encouraged.

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:

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required once an applicant is accepted.

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

August 23, 2021

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

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?