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Howard University

Institution Address:

Howard University College of Pharmacy

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:

• https://pharmacy.howard.edu/

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

March 1, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

40

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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

No

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

https://pharmacy.howard.edu/

Program Description Video:

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Minimum Overall GPA:

2.50

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.50

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

63

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

48

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry with Laboratory	8	13
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with Laboratory	8	13
Math	Calculus	4	8
Physics	Physics with Laboratory	4	8
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech	3	5
Humanities	Humanities	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Socio-Behavioral Sciences	3	4
General Elective(s)	General Electives	3	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology*	6	10
Biochemistry	Biochemistry*	4	8
English Composition / Writing	English	6	10
Microbiology	Microbiology	4	8

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

All courses should be completed before our program starts in late August.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

• Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
• Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
• Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

N/A

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

• 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

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

N/A

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

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

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.howard.edu/sites/pharmacy.howard.edu/files/2023-04/HUCOP%20New%20Prerequisites%20Fall%202021.pdf

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Yes

Link to Supplemental Instructions:

https://programs.howard.edu/sites/programs.howard.edu/files/2022-10/HU%20Supplemental%20Application-ProfessionalStudy.pdf

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$45.00

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://programs.howard.edu/sites/programs.howard.edu/files/2022-10/HU%20Supplemental%20Application-ProfessionalStudy.pdf

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

Supplemental applications will be available online for submission at:

https://programs.howard.edu/sites/programs.howard.edu/files/2022-10/HU%20Supplemental%20Application-ProfessionalStudy.pdf

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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

Recommended

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://pharmacy.howard.edu/academic-programs/four-year-entry-level-pharm-d-program/admission-requirements

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.

No

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

No

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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 (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY 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?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

N/A

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Is preference given to state residents?

No

Is preference given to residents of other states?

No

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

N/A

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

We will consider foreign coursework that has been evaluated by WES.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

No

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

N/A

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

No

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

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.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.howard.edu/academic-programs/four-year-entry-level-pharm-d-program

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

No

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:

2023-08-21

Additional details for accepted applicants:

N/A

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

No

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

No

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes