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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

William Carey University School of Pharmacy

Office of Pharmacy Admissions

19640 Highway 67

Biloxi

Mississippi

39532

United States

Program Location:

Mississippi

Admissions Office Contact(s):

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

Institutional Website:

https://www.wmcarey.edu/pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

May 3, 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:

Candidate

Satellite/Branch campuses:

Traditional Campus (Biloxi, Mississippi)

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?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Trimester with summer term

Program Structure:

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

* 2 - 3

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

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

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of 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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

• 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.

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

Additional PCAT information:

Note: Select PharmCAS code 104 to report PCAT scores directly to PharmCAS.

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: 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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

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

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

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.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

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

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:

Due: within three (3) weeks of receiving an admission notification (waived for early decision applicants.)

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

July 06, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

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

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?