Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: School of Pharmacy
Street 2: Lebanese American University
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City: Byblos
State: No State
Zip: N/A
Country: Lebanon

Program Location:: International - Lebanon
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Lamis Karaoui
  Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  Office: CHSC 6105

Institutional Website::
- http://www.lau.edu.lb/
- http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/

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

Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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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:: NA
Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.: November 30, 2023
Final Application Deadline Description::
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Priority Application Deadline:
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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
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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?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
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?: * 2 - 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

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

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 37
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? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
BS in Pharmacy


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

Program Description
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Program Description:
https://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/education/graduate/pharmd.php


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 70
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 39
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Other
Course Title: pre-pharmacy program
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemical Principles
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I + Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II + Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Medical Anatomy and Physiology
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Computer Science
Course Title: Computer Application to Pharmacy
Semester Hours (Min): 2
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Principles of Pathophysiology and Immunology
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiological Basis of Disease
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics for Health Profession Majors
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Medical Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Systems Pathophysiology
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Liberal Arts Curriculum courses
Semester Hours (Min): 15
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English courses
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology
Semester Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
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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: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Re. section 5 above: Pass/Non-Pass was adopted in Spring 2020/Summer 2020/Fall 2020/Spring 2021 due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A specific number of courses (not all) can be selected by the student for the P/NP grading option.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/programs/curriculum/prepharmacy.php

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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?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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

PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Not Required or Considered
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Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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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?: Recommended, but not required
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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 ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: REQUIRED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Science): REQUIRED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
An applicant must complete three recommendation forms by three different faculty members, among which at least two should be from LAU (School of Arts and Sciences, or other School) and at least one should be from a PHA course instructor.

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

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

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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/admissions/bs-pharmacy.php

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
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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:: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: No
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Purpose: The LAU SOP recognizes that academic excellence is not the only benchmark for success. SOP uses multiple mini-interviews for candidates. This process allows interviewers to become acquainted with candidates. Structure: Each candidate visits three committees and each committee is responsible for assessing one theme and the student's attributes in 5 to 7-minute sessions for a 20-minute interview.  Interview Content: Interview questions relate to the candidate's non-academic past experiences, performances and behaviors. 

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

Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: No

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2023-09-01, 2024-08-29
Additional details for accepted applicants::
https://www.lau.edu.lb/calendar/20232024/

https://www.lau.edu.lb/calendar/20242025/

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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?: 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