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Submission Number: 4202
Submission ID: 150
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Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Sat, 09/07/2019 - 08:17
Completed: Tue, 05/19/2020 - 16:30
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
William Carey University School of Pharmacy
Office of Pharmacy Admissions
19640 Highway 67
Biloxi
Mississippi
39532
United States
Mississippi
-
Name: Angela Blahut-Neville
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions, Marketing & Recruiting
Office: Sanderson Hall, Office E-119
Phone (Work): 228-702-1895
Email: ablahut-neville@wmcarey.edu
Program Application Deadline
May 3, 2021
Yes
Program Information
Candidate
- Traditional Campus (Biloxi, Mississippi)
No
Private
Yes
Trimester with summer term
* 2 - 3
Preferred
No
Last Entering Class
51
Upcoming Entering Class
64
17
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Program Description
Thank you for your interest in the William Carey University School of Pharmacy located on the Tradition Campus in Biloxi, MS. We offer a 2-year and 10-month accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program, with an innovative curriculum that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as an entry-level practitioner. Taught by engaged faculty, this dynamic program offers a collaborative, student-centered learning environment, enabling students to apply their knowledge and skills in clinical settings. The clinical experiences will allow students to gain exposure to a variety of practice models and experiences and explore the countless opportunities available to pharmacy graduates today. The accelerated program model allows students to complete the PharmD degree faster and start their pharmacy career sooner. For more information on our program, please visit: https://www.wmcarey.edu/pharmacy
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
3.0
2.5
68
35
98
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
English Composition / Writing | English Composition I and II | 6 | 9 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Public Speaking / Speech | 3 | 4 |
Economics | Economics (General, Microeconomics, or Macroeconomics) | 3 | 4 |
General Elective(s) | General Education (Literature, Humanities, Business, Computer Science, Fine Arts or Foreign Language) | 9 | 12 |
Social/Behavioral Science | Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethics, Bioethics or Anthropology) | 6 | 9 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry I and II with Lab (For science majors) | 8 | 12 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab (For science majors) | 8 | 12 |
Biology/Biological Science | Principles of Biology I and II with Lab (Microbiology with Lab can be substituted for Biology II or any 200/0 level Biology with a Lab such as Cell Biology and Molecular Biology) | 8 | 12 |
Anatomy & Physiology | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab | 8 | 12 |
Math | Calculus I | 3 | 4 |
Statistics | General Statistics | 3 | 4 |
Physics | General Physics I (Algebra-based Physics course fulfills requirements) | 3 | 4 |
• All prerequisites must be course work from regionally accredited U.S. colleges/universities or English-speaking Canadian colleges/universities. In addition, no science lab courses will be accepted utilizing an online classroom format.
• A student must earn a grade of C- or higher in any course to fulfill any prerequisite.
• Highly competitive applicants should have prerequisites completed within 7 years of the relevant application cycle. The admissions committee reserves the right to extend the period beyond 7 years on a case-by-case basis.
• All prerequisites must be completed by end of the spring term immediately preceding matriculation into the School of Pharmacy, unless informed otherwise by the admissions office. Dual enrollment precludes admission into the School of Pharmacy; all course work must be completed prior to the first day of class.
• Preferred overall GPA ≥ 3.0, and preferred science and math GPA ≥ 2.5.
• All applicants must apply directly to the school at www.pharmcas.org. Any applicant who is chosen to be part of a school of pharmacy must be part of an interview process.
• A student must earn a grade of C- or higher in any course to fulfill any prerequisite.
• Highly competitive applicants should have prerequisites completed within 7 years of the relevant application cycle. The admissions committee reserves the right to extend the period beyond 7 years on a case-by-case basis.
• All prerequisites must be completed by end of the spring term immediately preceding matriculation into the School of Pharmacy, unless informed otherwise by the admissions office. Dual enrollment precludes admission into the School of Pharmacy; all course work must be completed prior to the first day of class.
• Preferred overall GPA ≥ 3.0, and preferred science and math GPA ≥ 2.5.
• All applicants must apply directly to the school at www.pharmcas.org. Any applicant who is chosen to be part of a school of pharmacy must be part of an interview process.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
Note: Select PharmCAS code 104 to report PCAT scores directly to PharmCAS.
N/A
No
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Co-Worker: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Family Member: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Friend: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Math): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Recommended but not required
No
Recommended but not required
No
The William Carey University School of Pharmacy requires two (2) letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a faculty member who has taught the applicant in a college level science course. The source of the other letter is the choice of the applicant and may be from someone who can attest to the character of the applicant and the motivation, drive and determination to successfully complete a rigorous pharmacy program. In addition to the checklist evaluation provided by PharmCAS, both letters of recommendation must provide a written reference by the evaluator attesting to the character and motivation of the student and uploaded to the PharmCAS site.
Residency
Yes
No
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
No
Proficiency in spoken English will also be assessed during the interview process. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is essential for success in our PharmD Program.
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL scores directly to PharmCAS.
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL scores directly to PharmCAS.
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Interviews are held at William Carey University in Biloxi, MS. Applicants should plan to attend Interview Day from 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. While a major focus of the interview is to assess communication skills, the interview format will also allow us to assess critical thinking, problem solving, calculations, empathy, and goal setting. The day consists of informational sessions, a luncheon with current students, oral and group interviews with faculty, a calculations quiz, and a writing assessment. It is an opportunity to interact with faculty, learn about the program, review transcripts for completeness, and ask questions.
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Due: within three (3) weeks of receiving an admission notification (waived for early decision applicants.)
- July 06, 2021
Mandatory Orientation: July 1-2, 2021
Projected first day of class: July 6, 2021
Refer to our Academic Calendar at: https://wmcarey.edu/page/pharmacy-academic-calendar
Projected first day of class: July 6, 2021
Refer to our Academic Calendar at: https://wmcarey.edu/page/pharmacy-academic-calendar
No
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No