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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

2575 Yorba Linda Blvd.

Fullerton

California

92831

United States

Program Location:

California

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Christopher Bell
Title: Assistant Dean of Student Services
Office: Office of Student Services
Phone (Work): 714-872-5698
Email: cbell@ketchum.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.ketchum.edu/

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

MBKU College of Pharmacy utilizes a rolling admissions process. This means that the sooner you apply, the sooner we will review your application and make an admissions decision. If you are still completing coursework or other requirements, you may still apply while those are pending. Generally speaking, there is no benefit to waiting to submit an application.

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

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:

Quarter (4 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

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

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Preferred

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:

Upcoming Entering Class

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

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?

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

Program Description

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, applied his training in pharmacy and ophthalmology to start a college that would eventually become Marshall B. Ketchum University. With well over 100 years of experience training health care providers, MBKU has both the knowledge and resources to continue providing a world-class educational experience. When the university decided to start a pharmacy program, we did so with the future of health care in mind. It was imperative that the curriculum be setup in a way that graduates would be eligible to work as advanced practice pharmacists and work alongside future clinicians from other healthcare disciplines. With approximately 52 seats per class, students will have substantial access to faculty, administration and each other. This access allows for consistent collaboration in learning and scholarship that will prove to enhance student success in the program and beyond. Additionally, a small class size allows students to customize their educational experience and to gives them the best opportunity to pursue their career goals.

Graduates from MBKU have been offered positions in numerous disciplines of pharmacy. Whether you prefer retail, clinical, specialty, ambulatory care or any other area of pharmacy, MBKU will provide the knowledge and opportunity to pursue your career goals.

As residency programs become more competitive, MBKU COP graduates have earned residency positions in California and numerous other states. These graduates were able to utilize the program's many characteristics to find the opportunities that would propel them to the career options of their choice.

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 there is not a minimum GPA requirement, our average overall GPA is a 3.0. If you are concerned about your GPA, please reach out to our office to find out how you can improve your chances of gaining admission.

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 contact us directly if you have questions about your coursework qualifying for our admissions requirments.

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology (with labs, one year sequence)	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology (with labs, one year sequence)	3	4
Microbiology	Microbiology	3	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence)	3	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence)	3	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence)	3	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence)	3	4
Math	Calculus	3	4
Anatomy	Human Anatomy (with lab)	3	4
Physiology	Human Physiology (with lab)	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English (Preferred: composition, Critical Reading and Writing, Critical Analysis, Technical Writing)* requirement waived for students with a Bachelors Degree.	3	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Communication course (Preferred: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication)	3	3
Psychology	Psychology	3	3
Economics	Economics (Macro or Micro)	3	3

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

Applicants must complete their prerequisite courses before matriculation in August of 2021

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent institution as determined by Marshall B. Ketchum University, is preferred for admission, but not not required for consideration. Outstanding applicants will have also taken courses in Biochemistry, Physics, Statistics, Leadership Development, and Cultural Diversity.

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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Qualified students will be selected to conduct an interview. They will complete a writing sample during their interview process.

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.ketchum.edu/pharmacy/admissions

Additional PCAT information:

The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is not required for students who have a Bachelors Degree. Students that do not have a Bachelors Degree MUST submit PCAT scores. PCAT scores may be required for applicants with a foreign degree

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

Please note any additional relevant information:

We encourage applicants to get us much experience in the field as possible. If a student does not have any experience, please let admissions know so that we can potentially schedule an opportunity to gain exposure to the pharmacy profession.

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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
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?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Strongly Preffered: Pharmacist and Science Faculty Also Recommended: Immediate supervisor, healthcare provider, Non-Science Faculty

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

As a private institution, there are no residency requirements.

International Applicants

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

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, 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

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

PCAT scores may be required for applicants with a foreign degree.

Preferred transcript evaluation services:
* Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
* World Education Services, Inc.
* Joseph Silny & Associates, Inc.
* American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

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:

For the 2020-2021 application cycle, international applicants must be US citizens or have permanent resident status. Non-native English speakers, who have not earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution, must also submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Scores should be sent directly using Marshall B. Ketchum University Code 4893.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Applicants will interview with 2 individuals affiliated with the College of Pharmacy (i.e. faculty, student, preceptors, etc.). These are 30 minute closed file interviews.

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?

Yes

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

Deposits are partially refundable for applicants that notify us of their intentions to withdraw by May 1, 2021.

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

August 16, 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?

Yes

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

Yes