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Submission Number: 4074
Submission ID: 22
Submission UUID: 5ae6fc9a-fd99-4cb0-96c2-4a15c0082fa1
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:45
Completed: Tue, 06/14/2022 - 18:22
Changed: Wed, 01/11/2023 - 10:26
Remote IP address: 5.7.150.161
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Interviews held Sept. -June. No PCAT! No Supplemental Application!
1 University Park Dr.
Nashville
Tennessee
37204
United States
Tennessee
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Name: Laura Ward
Title: Director of Admissions and Student Affairs
Office: Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 6159666656
Email: pharmapp@lipscomb.edu -
Name: Rebekah Osteen
Title: Assistant Director of Pharmacy Admissions
Office: Pharmacy Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 6159667181
Email: rebekah.osteen@lipscomb.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
Applicants who have started, but have not submitted their application by the June 1 deadline may request an extension directly from Lipscomb.
March 1, 2023
Applicants who apply earlier in the admission cycle may have unique opportunities for additional scholarships. Those who are accepted and confirm early may be considered for inclusion in Lipscomb's partnership program with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Lipscomb is the exclusive pharmacy collaborator with the Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional Learning (VPIL), which provides a longitudinal experience embedded with other healthcare professionals in a Vanderbilt clinic.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
45
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MHA (Healthcare Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)
Yes
Dual degree curriculum outside of the PharmD courses is completed during the summer break periods in a hybrid format. Making these nice options for students that need to work during the summer, but would like to obtain an additional degree at a reduced cost that will be conferred at the same time as the PharmD degree. Students are eligible to begin dual degrees at the end of the P1 year.
Yes
Program Description
Through a Christian worldview, Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy embraces our mission to inspire and develop learners to provide compassionate care and leadership through education, service, and innovation. 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.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
Preference for interviews is given for candidates with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better. Lipscomb reserves the right to invite candidates whose recent coursework indicates the opportunity for success despite the overall PharmCAS calculation.
61
28
97
Substitutions may be offered for specific pre-requisites outside of the math and science core curriculum to those already having bachelors degrees through an appeal process. Achievement of a "C" or higher for each required pre-pharmacy course is mandatory. Candidates may apply with coursework planned or in progress provided all courses are completed prior to beginning the program. Online courses are accepted.
Yes
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 |
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 | College Algebra or Calculus I | 3 | 4.5 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition I | 3 | 4.5 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition II | 3 | 4.5 |
All prerequisites should be completed prior to August 2023 enrollment.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Students should opt for regular course letter grades whenever possible. Pass/Fail grades will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances like COVID-19. If your institution did not provide an option for receiving traditional grades, you will not be penalized.
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 preferred 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
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
The PCAT is not required, but it can enhance your candidacy if your cumulative GPA is marginal compared to the preferred GPA of 2.5.
N/A
No
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Recommended but not required
Yes
Recommended but not required
Yes
One letter of recommendation is preferred 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. All candidates should have at least one academic recommendation either from a committee or a math or science faculty member.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
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 and expectations influencing your career choice. Interviews generally from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Expect to participate in the interview, group activities & a campus tour. Additional activities will be included to allow you to meet student pharmacists and experience Lipscomb's unique culture.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Lipscomb requires a $500 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. Seats are filled on a rolling admissions basis.
2022-08-15
Lipscomb will hold an optional summer orientation program for accepted students in June. Mandatory orientation will be held 3 days prior to the start of classes.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes