The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud of our pharmacy graduates' accomplishment in attaining the second highest North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) first-time pass rate in the country.
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Submission Number: 4251
Submission ID: 199
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Created: Thu, 06/16/2022 - 15:50
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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
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Institution Name | Northeastern University (PharmD Early Assurance for graduating high school seniors) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
College or School Name | School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short Name | Northeastern U - Early Assurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: | The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud of our pharmacy graduates' accomplishment in attaining the second highest North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) first-time pass rate in the country. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Street 1 | Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Street 2 | 360 Huntington Avenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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City | Boston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
State | Massachusetts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zip | 02115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Location: | Massachusetts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? | March 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Application Deadline Description: | Early Assurance applicants are required to complete the Northeastern University undergraduate application: https://www.commonapp.org/explore/northeastern-university. Please reconfirm deadlines at https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/ Please note regular decision FAFSA deadline is February 15th. |
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? | November 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. | Choose Early Action if Northeastern is a top choice—and you feel that you can put your best foot forward at this earlier date, since the Admissions Committee will not see your senior year grades or late fall standardized testing. Early Action is non-binding. If Northeastern is your number one college choice, and you are committed to attending if admitted, please see the 2 Early Decision deadlines at: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution public or private? | Private | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution part of an academic health center? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Academic Term Type: | Trimester with summer term | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? | * 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? | Not Required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: | Early assurance , Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If Other, please briefly describe: | Direct-entry pathway into the professional year for those without a bachelor's degree. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Description | The Doctor of Pharmacy program provides a foundation of basic science and targeted liberal arts course work, a comprehensive, integrated professional course curriculum and extensive professional work experience that prepares students for work in a wide variety of pharmacy practice settings. Six-year program with three co-ops Year 1 and Year 2 pre-professional P1-P4 Professional Curriculum = years 3-6 When will I receive my bachelor’s degree? You will receive your bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy Studies (BS pharmacy studies) in Spring 2029, after five years. When do I receive my PharmD degree? (Doctorate in Pharmacy) You become a Double Husky in Spring 2030, after six years (BS and PharmD). How does the program work? The first two years are the pre-professional years (PP1 and PP2), the final four years are the professional years of the program (P1-P4). Am I guaranteed a seat in the professional years of the pharmacy program? Yes! If you are admitted into the EA pharmacy, you have a spot in the PharmD program. (See Below) Do I need to apply to the professional part of the program? Yes. You do need to complete a PharmCAS application and complete an interview with the pharmacy admissions committee during your second year (PP2 year) as part of our accreditation process. However, if you meet the progression requirements, you will be guaranteed a seat in the P1 year (your third year at Northeastern). Northeastern faculty and advisors work with you to stay on track. |
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I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum Overall GPA: | 2.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: | 2.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: | A preferred cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher AND cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 3.00 or higher. Once enrolled a PharmD student must maintain an overall 3.00 GPA to remain in good academic standing. |
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of Course Prerequisites: |
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When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? | July 15, 2023 Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions. |
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Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: | Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for additional terms & conditions about online courses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: | Grades taken as Pass, Fail, or Satisfactory taken during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted. Proof of institutional COVID-19 exception policies may be required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: | *Must be taken at a locally and nationally accredited institution *AP credits are accepted, as long as your transcripts show that the course was accepted there for credit * 3.00 overall GPA average for prerequisite coursework is desired. Prerequisite coursework must be a 2.00 (grade of C) or higher |
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I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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://www.commonapp.org/explore/northeastern-university | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: | Supplemental instructional documentation will be provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: | Not Required or Considered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Additional PCAT information: | Not required or considered. No other standardized tests are considered except for TOEFL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? | Not Accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? | Not Accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: | Letters of reference must be received from two different individuals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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: | Northeastern University accepts international students and considers foreign prerequisite courses and degrees. However, we do not allow domestic-based or international students to enter the program with advanced academic standing. All successful applicants must complete the four full professional years at Northeastern in order to receive a PharmD. All foreign transcripts must be submitted for verification through World Education Services (WES) Inc. A course-by-course GPA and degree equivalency evaluation is required. International students are required to complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculating. Missing prerequisite will prevent a student from being invited to interview. Exceptions are not made for international students, in relation to the number of accredited hours earned or grades obtained. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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: | For students whose native language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required. Minimum TOEFL scores 95, with a 25+ score in listening & a 25+ score in speaking. Select code 8246 to report TOEFL to Northeastern. * Please note that the dual MPH/PharmD degree has different (higher) TOEFL requirements |
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interview Format: | Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does the institution offer an online interview option? | Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: | Qualified PharmCAS applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times. Interview days will include an overview of the program, meetings with faculty, current students, and in-person interviews. Co-Op is a unique feature of the Northeastern PharmD program, and you will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about the amazing experiential education available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: | https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/programs/pharmd-graduate-admission/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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: | Deposits must be paid through the myNortheastern Admitted Students Portal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: | 2023-09-06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional details for accepted applicants: | Please see the Northeastern University Registrar's website for more detailed information about the full academic schedule. The PharmD program follows the "Undergraduate Day" schedule, even for those applying through the direct-entry pathway: http://www.northeastern.edu/registrar/calendars.html |
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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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Admin Status | Published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
old_id | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SIDS | 199 |