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Priority consideration is given to applicants who have their application and supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted/forwarded to PharmCAS by December 1, 2020.

Institution Address:

Howard University COP

2300 Fourth Street, NW

Washington

District of Columbia

20059

United States

Program Location:

District of Columbia

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Marlon Prince
Title: Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 202-806-6533
Email: marlon.prince@howard.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

March 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?

Private

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?

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)

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

Program Description

https://pharmacy.howard.edu/

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.50

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.50

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:

132

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry with Laboratory	10	15
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with Laboratory	10	15
Math	Calculus	4	8
Physics	Physics with Laboratory	10	15
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech	3	5
Humanities	Humanities	6	10
Social/Behavioral Science	Socio-Behavioral Sciences	6	10
General Elective(s)	General Electives	9	15
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology*	8	16
Biochemistry	Biochemistry*	4	8
English Composition / Writing	English	6

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Required courses can be viewed at https://pharmacy.howard.edu/.

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?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$45.00

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Supplemental applications will be available online for submission at http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/pharmacy/programs/~/media/Files/education/pharmacy/ApplicationforProfessionalStudy-2013.ashx

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Recommended

Additional PCAT information:

The PCAT is recommended to be taken by applicants, but is not a requirement for application for admissions.

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?

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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

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, 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):

Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Only U.S. coursework credentials are considered

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

If the applicant meets all eligibility requirements and is considered to be competitive, they will then be contacted for an in-person interview. http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/pharmacy/prospective-students

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:

The tuition deposit is non-refundable.

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

August 16, 2021

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?