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Submission Number: 4197
Submission ID: 145
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Created: Wed, 08/28/2019 - 09:17
Completed: Wed, 06/14/2023 - 17:06
Changed: Wed, 04/03/2024 - 15:35

Remote IP address: 206.178.203.28
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Submitted to: Published Survey

Active Yes
Institution Name The University of Texas at El Paso
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Texas El Paso, The
Banner Image: Transparent_SoP Lockup v2 DEC2019.png
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 500 W. University Avenue
Street 2
Street 3
City El Paso
State Texas
Zip 79902
Country United States
Program Location: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Academic Term Type: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 42
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 65
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 65
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? No
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The University of Texas at El Paso School of Pharmacy (SoP) is committed to preparing IDEAL pharmacists to meet the needs of a 21st century demographic. Our vision is "to be a pioneer in the advancement of pharmacy education through Innovation, Diversity, Engagement, Access, and Leadership (IDEAL) in our community and beyond." The UTEP SoP Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum provides unique experiences to prepare its students. Some examples are:
- Training in Technical Pharmacy Spanish
- Study away/Study abroad experiences in locations such as Washington D.C., Nashville TN, Presidio TX, Ireland, Egypt, Spain
- Research Methods
- Robust interprofessional activities with nursing, medical, physical therapy, and other healthcare students

We are looking for students who meet or believe the SoP will help them grow to meet our IDEAL. We are looking for a diverse student body with a variety of backgrounds, opinions, and experiences. Feel free to explore our website (www.utep.edu/pharmacy) to learn more about our innovative pharmacy program.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: The UTEP School of Pharmacy has no minimum GPA requirements, but there are preferred GPA guidelines.

Preferred Undergraduate Math/Science GPA: 3.2
Preferred Undergraduate Overall GPA: 2.75
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 79
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Math Calculus I (a course in Business Calculus does not meet the requirement) 3
Statistics Elementary Statistical Methods (a course in Business/Psychology Statistics does not meet the requirement) 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II 3
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy/Physiology I with Lab (Can be fulfilled with a Human Anatomy only class with Lab) 4
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy/Physiology II with Lab (Can be fulfilled with a Human Physiology only class with Lab) 4
Biology/Biological Science Genetics I or Molecular Biology 3
Chemistry General Chemistry with Lab 4
Chemistry General Chemistry II with Lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4
Microbiology General Microbiology with Lab 4
Physics General Physics I 3
Foreign Language Spanish Placement Exam (SPAN II or higher)

If unable to test into Spanish II, 3 SCH will be required.		 0
English Composition / Writing Rhetoric and Composition I or English I (Core curriculum course) 3
English Composition / Writing Rhetoric and Composition II or English II (Core curriculum course) 3
Humanities Language, Philosophy & Culture (Core curriculum course) 3
Humanities Creative Arts (Core curriculum course) 3
Humanities History of the United States to 1865 (Core curriculum course) 3
Humanities History of the United States Since 1865 (Core curriculum course) 3
Humanities Introduction to Politics (Core curriculum course) 3
Humanities American Government and Politics (Core curriculum course) 3
Social/Behavioral Science Social & Behavioral Sciences (Core curriculum course) 3
Other Component Area Option I (Core curriculum course) 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Component Area Option II (Core curriculum course) 3
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the first day of New Student Orientation, which is held two weeks before the Fall semester begins.
Check the UTEP calendar to identify the first day of Fall 2024 classes: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/registrar/Academic%20Calendars/academic-calendar.html
Applicants interviewed or accepted may be required to complete a math placement assessment to help determine need for noncredit math courses or tutoring.
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
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: See our website for full details regarding the use of online courses to fulfill prerequisites: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions-requirements.html
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: See our website for full details regarding the use of pass/fail courses to fulfill prerequisites: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions-requirements.html
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree must complete all math and science prerequisites, and the Spanish placement exam, but Core Curriculum requirements will be automatically marked complete.

Applicants must be core-complete to be admitted to our program. If you do not have a bachelors degree please see the full list of UTEP courses that meet the Texas Core Curriculum at the following page: http://catalog.utep.edu/undergrad/core-curriculum/

Applicants who are applying from another Texas institution of higher education, and do not have a bachelor's degree, please see the Transfer student policies on the above page for rules on how your core curriculum will be accepted.

The Spanish prerequisite can be completed by taking any college-level Spanish course, AP credit, dual credit, CLEP exam, or by taking the Spanish placement exam and placing into SPAN II or higher.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions-requirements.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount: $100
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21711_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=27&SINGLESTORE=true
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered:
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
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: For a complete application, three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted via PharmCAS. These letters should discuss your professional, research, academic, and service/civic experiences. Letters from family members, friends, or close relations are not accepted. It is strongly recommended that one letter be from a faculty member (all disciplines accepted, but a science faculty member is preferred), or healthcare professional.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Other clarifying information, if necessary: Our program only accepts evaluations from WES.
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: All international students must submit their official TOEFL scores. TOEFL (paper based): Minimum score of 500. TOEFL Internet Based (IBT): Minimum score of 79. Regiser and request your score be sent to our program at www.ets.org/toefl. Our school code 6829.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: The UTEP School of Pharmacy (SoP) interview process consists of a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT).

The MMI will assess non-cognitive qualities and how the applicant fits the UTEP SoP IDEAL vision. For more information see: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/interviewing.html

For more information on the HSRT see: https://www.insightassessment.com/Products/Products-Summary/Critical-Thinking-Skills-Tests/Health-Sciences-Reasoning-Test-HSRT
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/interviewing.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: The $200 deposit is non-refundable but will be distributed back to every admitted applicants account at the beginning of the Fall semester to be applied towards tuition and fees.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2023-08-28
Additional details for accepted applicants: The UTEP Academic Calendar can be found here: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/registrar/Academic%20Calendars/academic-calendar.html
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? Yes
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number 6725
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