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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

9401 Jeronimo Rd.

Irvine

California

92618

United States

Program Location:

California

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Pharmacy Admissions
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): (714) 516-5600
Email: pharmacyadmissions@chapman.edu
Name: Jason Mundy
Title: Associate Director of Enrollment
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): (714) 516-5471
Email: mundy@chapman.edu
Name: Dr. Rocke DeMark
Title: Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): (714) 516-5460
Email: demark@chapman.edu

Institutional Website:

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?

June 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

October 2, 2023

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

Candidates who apply by the priority deadline will receive a rapid response on their status. They also may have access to additional funding opportunities.

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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?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Trimester

Program Structure:

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

* 2 - 3

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Early assurance

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:

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) offers an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program that can be completed in less than 3 years (33-months). The year-round program consists of eight trimesters with breaks between each term.

Ideally situated in Irvine, CUSP is located at the Rinker Health & Sciences Campus in the heart of Orange County, California. The campus features high-tech classrooms and research labs that allow our highly accomplished faculty to implement a flipped classroom and team-based teaching model while providing world-class discovery experiences for every student. CUSP offers a highly effective personalized educational experience that instills deep scientific foundations of therapeutics and prepares students for flawless care emphasizing patient safety.

Our diverse student body and faculty combined with our small class sizes make it possible for students to meaningfully connect with the entire CUSP community. Our student-centered culture has established a familial environment where students feel valued and supported. Administration, faculty, and staff care deeply about our students and their success, both during the program and after they graduate.

CUSP's Pharm.D. Program has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We encourage you to learn more at http://www.Chapman.edu/pharmacy.

Program Description Video:

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

While we do not require a minimum GPA, qualified candidates generally have cumulative, prerequisite, and Science GPA's above 3.0.

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:

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

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

Please feel free to contact us at pharmacyadmissions@chapman.edu for an unofficial transcript review prior to application. We can let you know your prerequisite status, which will help you as you create an enrollment plan.

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 1A w/lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 1B or Biology alternative (Biochemistry, Human Genetics, or Molecular Biology preferred)	3	4
Anatomy	Human Anatomy w/lab	4	6
Physiology	Human Physiology w/lab	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology	3	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry w/lab	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry w/lab	8	12
Math	Calculus	3	4
Statistics	Statistics	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Psychology or Sociology	3	4
Economics	Economics (Micro or Macro)	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	3	4
General Elective(s)	Electives (History, Political Science, Sociology, or Psychology preferred)	6	8

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

All prerequisites should be completed no later than August 1, 2024.

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

We will accept online coursework from accredited institutions with the exception of Science labs (except Human Anatomy) and Speech courses. Please contact the Pharmacy Admissions team (pharmacyadmissions@chapman.edu) to verify coursework eligibility.

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

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

We do not accept Pass/Fail courses. However, we can consider courses taken for Pass/Fail in Spring and Summer 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact the Pharmacy Admissions team to verify eligibility.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

- A course must have a grade of C or better to meet a prerequisite requirement (C- or lower not accepted).*
- Speech cannot be taken online and must include public speaking component.*
- Online lab courses are not accepted, with the exception of Human Anatomy.*
*Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we will temporarily consider online courses and Pass/No Pass grades in the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 terms. Please contact us to verify eligibility.

- AP Credit accepted for Biology with AP or IB Exam score of 5.
- AP Credit accepted for Calculus (AB), English Composition, Economics, and Statistics with AP or IB Exam score of 4.
- AP Credit accepted for Calculus (BC), Psychology with AP or IB Exam score of 3.
- If you are taking courses at an institution on the quarter system, please ensure courses meet minimum unit requirements.
- For Anatomy and Physiology, you cannot mix A&P courses with stand-alone Anatomy and/or Physiology courses.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.chapman.edu/pharmacy/academic-programs/pharmd/index.aspx

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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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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:

Recommended

Additional PCAT information:

The PCAT is optional for applicants. While it is not required, we encourage applicants to consider completing it. A high composite PCAT score can bolster applications of those with lower GPA's. Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in July, September, October, or November. We will consider all PCAT scores from January 2021 to March 2024.

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.

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

For select pre-pharmacy programs, we may accept a faculty committee letter to count as one recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Two letters of recommendation are required. We would like to see one from a math or science professor and another from a health care provider (pharmacist, doctor, etc) who can speak to your interest in and readiness for the pharmacy profession. If you cannot obtain one of each, we will accept any combination of these two types of letters.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens

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

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Chapman requires evaluation of foreign transcripts be conducted by World Educations Services (www.wes.org).

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:

The TOEFL may be required for Canadian citizens from non-English speaking provinces. Please contact the Pharmacy Admissions team to determine your status.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, 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:

Interview day typically occurs on Fridays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 pm. There will be a small number of interviews that are held on different days of the week to better accommodate candidate schedules. Interview days start with an information session, a short welcome from school leadership, and a tour of the Rinker Health Sciences Campus. After the tour, applicants will participate in individual interviews with faculty and a group session that will focus on communication and team-based skills. The day will conclude with a closing presentation.

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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:

A non-refundable $300 deposit will be due within 14 days of receiving admission letter to reserve a spot in the class.

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

2024-08-26

Additional details for accepted applicants:

The Office of Student Affairs will provide details on all requirements prior to the start of classes. The office frequently communicates with deposited students to ensure they are fully aware of all requirements such as immunizations, background check, drug screening, intern license application, and transcript submissions.

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?

Yes

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

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

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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