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TOP 5 in the Nation on NAPLEX!
NO PCAT Required! Interviews conducted Sept. - June.

Institution Address:

1 University Park Dr.

Nashville

Tennessee

37204

United States

Program Location:

Tennessee

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Laura Ward
Title: Director of Admissions and Student Affairs
Office: Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 6159666656
Email: pharmapp@lipscomb.edu
Name: Ashley Swift
Title: Admissions Recruiter
Office: Pharmacy Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 6159666656
Email: ashley.swift@lipscomb.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.lipscomb.edu/pharmacy/academic-programs

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 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?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

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

* 2 - 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/MM (Management), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)

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

Program Description

Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy embraces our mission to provide an educational environment characterized by academic excellence and Christian faith, where students are prepared to optimize patient medication outcomes in an ethical and compassionate practice. The College of Pharmacy is dedicated to educating student pharmacists who demonstrate values consistent with our mission through their compassion, care, trust and research. Through a combination of educational experiences ranging from basic science coursework to direct patient interactions, curricular experiences will prepare student pharmacists to: Optimize medication outcomes in an ethical and compassionate manner; Satisfy pre-licensure requirements of Boards of Pharmacy; Develop student pharmacists into effective practitioners with excellent patient care skills; Manage ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic challenges the student pharmacist will encounter throughout everyday practice.

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

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)
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech Communication	3	4.5
Economics	Economics (micro or macro)	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	Social Science and Humanities Electives (i.e. psychology, sociology, political science, geography, history, foreign language, literature, philosophy)	12	18
General Elective(s)	General Electives: These courses may come from any discipline. Electives taken in Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics improve candidate competitiveness.	6	10
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology with Lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	Biology with lab (i.e. cell and genetics, diversity and ecology, cell biology and/or immunology)	8	12
Statistics	Statistics	3	4.5
Math	Calculus (business based calculus not accepted)	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	English Composition I	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	English Composition II	3	4.5

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

All prerequisites should be completed prior to August 2021 enrollment.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All students must complete the math and science core curriculum. Students enrolling with a bachelors degree may be given special consideration for the substitution of courses toward requirements, which are outside the math and science core provided competency can be demonstrated through alternate coursework. Proof of the bachelors degree earned must be provided prior to enrollment. Required pre-pharmacy courses should be completed by the end of the summer semester prior to desired enrollment. Applicants must achieve a grade of “C-” or higher for each required pre-pharmacy course. A cumulative academic grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for all coursework. To learn more about the prerequisite requirements, please visit the Admissions Requirements tab of the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy website. https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy

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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:

Optional

Additional PCAT information:

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?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

One letter of recommendation is required from your pre-health committee. If your school does not have a committee, two academic letters will be accepted as a substitution. All applicants will also need to submit one letter from a supervisor in a work or volunteer setting and one letter that serves as a character reference.

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):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy only considers international students who have been enrolled at an accredited US college or university for the completion of the math and science core pre-requisites prior to the planned enrollment date. Credits from international pharmacy programs are not accepted toward the PharmD degree or toward the math and science core pre-requisites. The College accepts evaluations from WES or ECE. Applicants are urged to review additional details for international student admission at https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy.

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:

The TOEFL is required for all international students and is recommended for any student who has English as a second language regardless of residency status.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Qualified applicants are invited to campus to interview with two members of the Admissions Committee. Interviewers will seek to get to know you as an individual and learn the motivations, goals & expectations influencing your career choice. Interviews generally from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Expect to participate in the interview, group activity & a campus tour. Additional activities will be included to allow you to meet student pharmacists and experience Lipscomb's unique culture.

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:

Lipscomb requires a $700 deposit to confirm your seat in the class. Candidates are given ample time to consider Lipscomb's acceptance and scholarships prior to an acceptance deadline. Payment plans for deposits may be made available by request on a case-by-case basis. Seats are filled on a rolling admissions basis.

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

August 11, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Lipscomb will hold an optional summer orientation program for accepted students in mid-May.

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?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?