Published Survey
Submission Number: 4075
Submission ID: 23
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Created: Thu, 08/29/2019 - 17:52
Completed: Thu, 06/15/2023 - 14:19
Changed: Wed, 11/01/2023 - 15:13

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Contact Information

Admissions Office, Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Shryock Hall, Room 106
24745 Stewart Street
Loma Linda
California
92350
United States
California
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 3, 2024
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
Yes
Block
* 4
Preferred
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

45
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
Other Dual Degrees
Pharm.D./M.A. in Bioethics
Pharm.D./M.S. in Health Informatics
Pharm. D./M.S. in Health Professions Education
Yes
Yes

Program Description

Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) is the only faith-based pharmacy school on an academic medical center campus in the Western United States. LLUSP, and the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health, behavioral health, public health, and religion, are the eight schools that make up Loma Linda University. We offer an excellent classroom environment for basic science and clinical science courses, and outstanding pharmacy practice experiential opportunities in Southern California and beyond. The Loma Linda University Medical Center is the largest teaching medical center in the Inland Empire region of California. Our diverse student body, faculty, and staff are committed to excellence in pharmacy education and practice.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.75
2.75
It is preferable that an applicant have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a cumulative science/math GPA of 2.75 at the time of application
60
30
85
44
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology: One year of General Biology lectures and labs designed for science majors. Courses should be a course sequence designed for science majors. 8 12
Chemistry General Chemistry: One year of General Chemistry lectures with labs. Courses should be a course sequence designed for science majors. 8 12
Chemistry Organic Chemistry: One year of Organic Chemistry lectures with labs. Courses should be a sequence designed for science majors. 8 12
Physics General Physics I: One course of General Physics lecture with lab. (Survey Courses okay) 4 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition: Students Not Planning to Receive a Bachelor's Degree should complete the freshman composition sequence. Remedial English & ESL courses are not acceptable. 6 9
Humanities Humanities/Fine Arts: Students Not Planning to Receive a Bachelor's Degree must complete courses in history, literature, philosophy, religion, fine art appreciation/history, classics and ethics 12 16
Social/Behavioral Science Social and Behavioral Sciences: Students Not Planning to Receive a Bachelor's Degree must complete courses anthropology, political science, psychology, psychobiology, economics, geography, & sociology. 12 16
One week prior to matriculating into the program on August 12, 2024.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites with and without labs will be accepted as online courses within the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites with and without labs will be accepted as Pass/ Fail courses within the year 2020.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Clergy: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
Yes
Not Accepted
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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Foreign transcripts must be reviewed by World Education Services (WES) prior to applying and submitted to PharmCAS by April 3, 2023. Evaluations by different companies are not accepted.

Students must also submit a WES International Credential Advantage Package (WES ICAP: Course-by-course) directly to Admissions Processing Loma Linda University, 11139 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92350

International applicants who have done academic work in countries outside of the U.S. must have all prerequisites completed at a regionally accredited U.S. two-year or four-year institution. In addition, the international student must complete 9 quarter or 6-semester units of English Composition. This should be the freshman composition sequence (equivalent to ENGL 1A and 1B). Remedial English and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are not accepted.

For the most up-to-date info visit: https://pharmacy.llu.edu/admissions/requirements
Yes
The TOEFL may be required if a student has completed the majority of their undergraduate work in a non-English speaking environment or if they are an international student whose native language is not English.

Select code 8246 to report TOEFL scores directly to PharmCAS.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
Qualified students who are selected for interviews are contacted by the Admissions Office and instructed on how to self-schedule their interview. On the day of the interview, applicants will complete a short essay, be interviewed by two faculty members, and provided a tour of the School of Pharmacy.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Accepted students have 30 days from the date the acceptance e-mail is sent to respond with their deposit. The non-refundable deposit amount is $350. The deposit will be applied to the first year's tuition.
2024-08-19
Orientation is August 12-16, 2024
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes