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Submission Number: 4067
Submission ID: 15
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Contact Information
ALL applicants who receive an admission offer are eligible for a $6,000 Dean's Scholarship!
Box 70414
Johnson City
Tennessee
37614
United States
Tennessee
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Office: ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Admissions Office
Phone (Work): 423-439-6338
Email: pharmacy@etsu.edu
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Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2022
ALL applicants who receive an admission offer are eligible for a $6,000 Dean's Scholarship!
October 1, 2021
Priority applicants who receive an admission offer are guaranteed a $3,000 scholarship!
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Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
56
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies
No
Yes
Program Description
Gatton Community: Situated in picturesque Northeast Tennessee, Johnson City has a lot to offer. You can explore our bustling downtown with live music, parks, and close proximity to the Smoky Mountains and a variety of outdoor activities. Your professors will know your name, greet you in the hallways, and be actively invested in your success. At Gatton, you're part of our family.
Tailor Your Training: We prepare you to explore a variety of pharmacy career options and tailor your studies to your dream path. Pursue a PharmD/MPH or PharmD/MPH or earn a BS in Pharmacy Studies through our degree completion program. We offer research opportunities and an Interprofessional Education and Research Center where you will learn how to take care of patients in any setting.
Make an Impact: Our study abroad and global experiences prepare you to make an impact around the world, and our focus on the need for care in rural areas allows you to see firsthand the positive difference you make in pharmacy. With 100+ opportunities for student leadership through our national award-winning organizations and co-ed fraternities, it’s easy to get involved.
Tailor Your Training: We prepare you to explore a variety of pharmacy career options and tailor your studies to your dream path. Pursue a PharmD/MPH or PharmD/MPH or earn a BS in Pharmacy Studies through our degree completion program. We offer research opportunities and an Interprofessional Education and Research Center where you will learn how to take care of patients in any setting.
Make an Impact: Our study abroad and global experiences prepare you to make an impact around the world, and our focus on the need for care in rural areas allows you to see firsthand the positive difference you make in pharmacy. With 100+ opportunities for student leadership through our national award-winning organizations and co-ed fraternities, it’s easy to get involved.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
We do not have a minimum GPA requirement, as our Admissions Committee considers your entire file. However, applicants are more likely to be competitive for admission with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above and a science GPA of 2.7 or above.
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31
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Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
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Biology/Biological Science | General Biology and Lab (Course must count toward any science degree or be a course for a Biology major.) | 4 | |
Microbiology | Microbiology and Lab (Course must count toward any science degree or be a course for a Biology major.) | 4 | |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology Elective (Course must count toward any science degree or be a course for a Biology major. Examples: Biology 2, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, etc.) | 3 | |
Chemistry | General Chemistry and Lab (Courses must count toward any science degree or be courses for a Chemistry major.) | 8 | |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry and Lab (Courses must count toward any science degree or be courses for a Chemistry major.) | 8 | |
Physics | General Physics and Lab (Course must count toward any science degree or be a course for a Physics major. Either a calculus based course or a non-calculus based course is acceptable.) | 4 | |
Math | Calculus (Examples: Analytical Geometry and Differential Calculus, Calculus 1, Basic Calculus, etc.) | 3 | |
Statistics | Statistics (Examples: Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Statistics, etc.) | 3 | |
Economics | *Economics (Examples: Principles of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, etc.) | 3 | |
English Composition / Writing | *Any writing-intensive course in the English area is acceptable. | 3 | |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | *Oral Communication (Examples: Speech, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, etc.) | 3 | |
Other | *Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, and/or Humanities Electives (Examples: Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Language, Philosophy, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, etc.) | 9 | |
General Elective(s) | *General Electives (Science courses such as Physiology, Biochemistry, etc. are recommended.) | 6 |
Applicants are expected to have completed all math and science prerequisites by end of the spring 2022 term. With permission, summer coursework may be allowed; however, all courses must be completed prior to August 2022.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
*Applicants who have or will earn a baccalaureate degree by the end of the spring 2022 term are considered to have met the general education requirements and only the math and science prerequisites are required.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and prior to enrollment. Applicants who are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application should note these on their PharmCAS application as in progress or planned courses. Prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent authority in a foreign country.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and prior to enrollment. Applicants who are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application should note these on their PharmCAS application as in progress or planned courses. Prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent authority in a foreign country.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Recommended but not required
No
Recommended but not required
Varies
Yes
Residency
No
No
Because ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is a tuition-funded program, tuition is the same for all students regardless of residency.
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Yes
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following to certify English language proficiency: (1) Proof of degree from an accredited US institution OR (2) TOEFL score of at least 79 on the internet-based examination or 550 on the paper-based examination; or IELTS score of at least 6.5; or PTE Academic score of 53 or higher; or successful completion of an ELS program at the highest level.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
An interview is required and is by invitation only. The interview day is a half day of activities including two interviews with one member of the Admissions Committee per interview.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Candidates accepted to the program are required to submit a $200 non-refundable class reservation deposit, which is credited to your P1 enrollment.
- Aug 01, 2022
The first day for P1 students at Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is Monday, August 1, 2022, but that date is subject to change.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes