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No PCAT required! Early Decision applicants who are extended an admissions acceptance will earn a $2,000 renewable scholarship (up to $8,000 total) and secure a $200 class deposit waiver. Apply now!

Institution Address:

Box 70414

Johnson City

Tennessee

37614

United States

Program Location:

Tennessee

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Office: ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Admissions Office
Phone (Work): 423-439-6338
Email: pharmacy@etsu.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.etsu.edu/pharmacy

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

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?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 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?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance

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?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies

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

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.

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

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.

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
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	*Composition (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	*Additional Writing-Intensive Course or Oral Communication Course	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 Elective (science course recommended)	3

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

Applicants are expected to have completed all math and science prerequisites by end of the spring 2021 term. With permission, summer coursework may be allowed; however, all courses must be completed prior to August 2021.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

*Applicants who have or will earn a baccalaureate degree by the end of the spring 2021 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.

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?

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Not Required or Considered

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

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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY 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.

A committee letter from the pre-health advising office at the applicant's academic institution will be accepted in lieu of the required letter from a faculty member who has taught the applicant. This letter should address the applicant's academic performance and academic potential as a future Student Pharmacist.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Conditionally accepted

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

Composite letters are acceptable provided it includes either a letter from a faculty member who has taught the applicant or a letter from the pre-health advising office at the applicant's academic institution. This letter should address the applicant's academic performance and academic potential as a future Student Pharmacist.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

One letter must be from a faculty member (science recommended) who has taught the applicant or from the pre-health advising office at the applicant's academic institution. This letter should address the applicant's academic performance and academic potential as a future Student Pharmacist. The second letter may be from a source of the applicant's choosing; however, a letter from a pharmacist or other source who can attest to the applicant's potential as a future health care professional is highly recommended.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

Because ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is a tuition-funded program, tuition is the same for all students regardless of residency.

International Applicants

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

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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

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:

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 the ELS Language Centers level 112 course or an equivalent ELS program.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

An in-person interview is required and is by invitation only. International applicants not residing in the United States may be given the option of an in-person or an online interview. The interview day is a half day of activities including two interviews with one member of the Admissions Committee per interview.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.etsu.edu/pharmacy/admissions/interview_day.php

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:

Class reservation deposit of $200 is waived for Early Decision applicants.

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

August 02, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Subject to change.

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?

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