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The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - Excellence through leadership

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The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - Excellence through leadership

Institution Address:

College of Pharmacy

7 Greenhouse Road

Kingston

Rhode Island

02881

United States

Program Location:

Rhode Island

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Denise Gorenski
Title: Assistant Dean
Office: Office of Student and Academic Affairs
Email: denisg@uri.edu

Institutional Website:

https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Application fee for PharmD (first professional) program for non-PharmCAS schools only:

$65

Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.

February 01, 2023

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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?

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?

* 0 - 6/7

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:

126

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?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

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

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The PharmD program at the University of Rhode Island is a 0/6 program. While most students come from high school, we have a limited number of transfer students into the P1 year. The curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average scores over the past five years are above 90 percentage for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 96% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey. For the class of 2022, over 50% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship training program. Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-two percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again. For more information, please visit our web page: http://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.7

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:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology	Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II	8
Biochemistry	Introductory Biochemistry	3
Biology/Biological Science	Prinicples of Biology I Principles of Biology Lab I	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry Lecture I and II General Chemistry Lab I and Lab II Organic Chemistry Lecture I and II Organic Chemistry Lab	16
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Communication Fundamentals I	3
Economics	Principles of Economics: Microeconomics	3
English Composition / Writing	Introduction to Research Writing	3
Ethics	Ethics	3
Math	Calculus I	3
Microbiology	Introductory Medical Microbiology	4
Statistics	Introductory Biostatistics	4

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

By the end of the spring semester prior to the start of the Fall P1 year.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

Usually no, though many institutions incorporated P/F with COVID-19 considerations.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

The college of pharmacy requires high school work as described in the following link: https://web.uri.edu/catalog/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharm-d/

Students who transfer to the program must meet the criteria listed below. Transfers are only accepted on an "as space available" basis.
https://web.uri.edu/catalog/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharm-d/

The College requires students to complete the general education requirements of the University prior to graduation.

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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:

Not Required or Considered

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.

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

ACT, SAT

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?

Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

For admission as a Freshman to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area. These letters of recommendation should comment on your personal motivation, initiative and interpersonal skills.

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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

If you are an international transfer student, your transcripts of university studies must be formally evaluated by any NACES certified agency. Please visit NACES.org for a list of approved credit evaluators. Please request a course-by-course evaluation and have an official report sent directly to URI. For International applicants, please visit the following website for more detailed information: http://web.uri.edu/admission/international-admission-requirements/ .

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:

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit one of the following: 1.TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), minimum paper-based 550, computer-based 213 or iBt score of 79 2.IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum of 6.5 3.Pearson Test of English minimum of 53 4.EIKEN Test of English Language Proficiency level Pre-1 5.Completion of the A.C.E. Language Institute program on URI campus through Level 6 for undergraduates

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple applicants with one 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:

For students admitted to the PharmD program as Freshman, students must complete a formal interview during the second semester of the sophomore year. The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students' verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care. Transfer applicants must complete an interview.

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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:

Enrollment and housing deposits are due by May 1st. Deposits are fully refundable prior to May 1st, but not refundable after May 1st.

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

2023-09-06

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

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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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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