The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy is pleased to offer an online pathway towards the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) in Fall 2024, with full accreditation by Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE). We are accepting applications through June 1, 2024.
93% of 2022 graduates of the UF program passed the NAPLEX on the first attempt (https://nabp.pharmacy/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NAPLEX-Pass-Rates-2022.pdf).
93% of 2022 graduates of the UF program passed the NAPLEX on the first attempt (https://nabp.pharmacy/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NAPLEX-Pass-Rates-2022.pdf).
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Submission Number: 4252
Submission ID: 200
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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
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| Institution Name | The University of Findlay – Distance Education Pathway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College or School Name | College of Pharmacy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short Name | U of Findlay, The - Distance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banner Image: | 2021 06 PharmCAS Banner1.jpg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: | The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy is pleased to offer an online pathway towards the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) in Fall 2024, with full accreditation by Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE). We are accepting applications through June 1, 2024. 93% of 2022 graduates of the UF program passed the NAPLEX on the first attempt (https://nabp.pharmacy/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NAPLEX-Pass-Rates-2022.pdf). |
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| City | Findlay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State | Ohio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zip | 45840 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Location: | Distance Pathway/Online | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? | June 3, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Academic Term Type: | Semester (2 terms per academic year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | Distance pathway offered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If yes, check all that apply: | PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: | At the University of Findlay, we offer our students outstanding opportunities to get the most out of their time at UF by simultaneously pursuing a second degree in either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI). Please visit the following websites to learn more about each of our dual degree opportunities. https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-mba https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-health-informatics |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Description | The University of Findlay’s Distance Doctor of Pharmacy (Distance PharmD) provides a unique opportunity to achieve your doctoral degree in a distance format in just four years. This innovatively designed program blends the convenience of online didactic coursework (synchronous and asynchronous) with three week-long campus immersions and experiential learning in your community. Students from all states except CO, NY, and Puerto Rico are welcome to apply to Findlay’s Distance PharmD program Experiential Learning During the program's first three years, you will complete 300 hours (100 each year) of supervised and structured training in a clinical setting with a licensed pharmacist. These guided experiences follow standard U.S. practice models and help you gain confidence while building practical pharmaceutical and patient-focused communication skills. You will complete at least 1,440 hours of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) in the program's final year. An assigned preceptor directs these experiences at a designated site near you. A minimum of 160 hours must be completed in each of the required APPE areas, including community practice, ambulatory patient care, hospital/health system pharmacy, and inpatient general medicine. The remaining hours include specialty and elective areas. Integrated Support Services We support our distance students from enrollment through graduation, including assistance in securing experiential learning sites and preceptors near you. Notable Academic Quality The University of Findlay and the College of Pharmacy are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and other esteemed organizations (https://newsroom.findlay.edu/findlay-ranked-in-u-s-news-best-national-universities-for-16th-year/). So reputable is the program and so well-prepared are our students that Findlay PharmD graduates report a 95%+ employment rate (https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/Shared%20Documents/Quality%20Indicators%20Aug%2022.pdf). |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Overall GPA: | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Prerequisite GPA: | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: | The minimum recommended cumulative GPA from all institutions of higher education attended is 3.0, however, applicants with less than 3.0 may still be considered for acceptance into the program following a holistic admissions review process. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 66 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? | Course requirements must be completed prior to August 19, 2024 unless an exception is made by the College of Pharmacy. *Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree will not be required to complete the University of Findlay’s general education (CORE+) coursework. |
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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: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | Consideration will be given for courses listed as pass/fail, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: | Applicants must have a "C" or better in each required prerequisite course for which a grade was awarded. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Minimum composite PCAT score considered: | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is your college/school policy on committee letters? | Conditionally required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does it count as more than one evaluation? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is your college/school policy on composite letters? | No answer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: | Though not required, letters of recommendation that are submitted may be utilized in a holistic admissions decision-making process. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | Students from all states except Colorado, New York, and Puerto Rico are welcome to apply to Findlay’s Distance PharmD program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other clarifying information, if necessary: | The University of Findlay only accepts evaluations from WES and English translation is required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet all other admissions criteria and must also have a verified: IELTS of 7.5 composite score with all bands at 7 or above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admission Standards. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with one interviewer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution offer an online interview option? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Briefly describe your institution's interview process: | Offers to interview are based on completed applications, transcripts & test scores. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Students will interview one-on-one, with a member of College of Pharmacy staff and be asked to write a short essay. Each interview will be approximately 60 minutes in length and is an important part of the admission decision. The essay consists of a response to a prompt provided during the interview and is to be completed electronically. A photo ID may be required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: | Contact your advisor for more information on your deposit and/or refund. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: | 2024-08-19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional details for accepted applicants: | The Academic Calendar can be found at the following address: https://findlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Undergraduate-Catalog/Academic-Calendar/2024-2025-Academic-Calendar |
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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 | 1744 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AACP Institution Number | 5050 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIDS | 200 |