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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

1 University Plaza

L-130

Brooklyn

New York

11201

United States

Program Location:

New York

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Nick Savva
Title: Director of Pharmacy Recruitment
Office: LIU Pharmacy - Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Phone (Work): (718) 488-3437
Email: nick.savva@liu.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Final Application Deadline Description:

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by June 3. Please keep in mind that prerequisite courses can still be completed over the summer prior to the start of the Fall term. Please contact Nick Savva at nick.savva@liu.edu for questions regarding the deadline or need for an extension.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

Yes

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?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Early assurance

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

165

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmaceutics: Cosmetic Science)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmaceutics: Industrial Pharmacy)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology)

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

Entering its twelfth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is a multi-campus, diverse, doctoral institution. One of the largest and most comprehensive private nonsectarian universities in the country, it offers more than 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates and educates more than 18,000 students. The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded in 1886 and is the oldest unit of LIU. Located on the Brooklyn Campus, the College of Pharmacy educates students in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in the country. There are nearly 800 full-time professional students and approximately 250 graduate students enrolled each year. The professional segment of the Doctor of Pharmacy program consists of six semesters of didactic and early experiential coursework and an extramural year of advanced practice experiences, which students complete in hospital, community and other pharmacy practice settings. The professional program provides the specialized education necessary to develop expertise in the ever-broadening field of pharmacy and prepares the student for professional licensure examinations. For additional information please visit the college website: http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.7

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:

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 1)	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 2)	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 3)	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 4)	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 121)	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 122)	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 137)	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 138)	4
Microbiology	Microbiology with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 101)	4
Physics	Physics for Pharmacy with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - PHY 27) *General physics may satisfy this requirement	4
Math	Calculus 1 (LIU Brooklyn - MTH 40)	4
Statistics	Introductory Statistics (LIU Brooklyn - MTH 100)	3
English Composition / Writing	English Composition (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 16)	3
Humanities	English Literature (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 61, 62, 63, or 64)	3
English Composition / Writing	Writing in the Sciences (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 178) *For non-LIU applicants - a second english composition or writing intensive course may satisfy this requirement	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Oral Communication (LIU Brooklyn - SPE 3)	3
Psychology	Introduction to Psychology (LIU Brooklyn - PSY 3)	3
Economics	Introduction to Economics - Macro or Micro (LIU Brooklyn ECO 1 or 2)	3
Humanities	Perspectives in World History (LIU Brooklyn - HIS 1 or 2) OR Philosophical Explorations (LIU Brooklyn - PHI 61 or 62)	3
Other	Pharmacy Orientation Seminar (LIU Brooklyn - PHM 1) *LIU students only	0
Other	First Year Seminar (LIU Brooklyn - FYS 1) *LIU students only	1

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

Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2024 term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the Fall 2024 term.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Please contact the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment regarding any questions you may have regarding online courses.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

Please contact the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment regarding any questions you may have regarding Pass/Fail courses.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Preference will be given to students who complete all prerequisites by the end of Summer 2024. Additionally, it is the applicant's responsibility to be aware and to fulfill the pre-requisite courses required for entry into the Professional Phase (P3) of the PharmD Program. Since the program is very competitive, a grade of "C" or higher in all pre-requisite courses is recommended. Students cannot complete prerequistes once they begin course work in the fall of the P3-professional phase.

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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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Not Required or Considered

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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.

Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Two letters of reference are required. These letters may be from an employer, professor, supervisor of a community service project, etc.; however, they may not come from a family member, teaching assistant, co-worker, or friend.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

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

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Evaluation report must be from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See http://www.naces.org/ for membership list.

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:

Proof of English proficiency is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL PBT / iBT or IELTS will be considered.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

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.

Please reach out to the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment for more information.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Interviews are conducted bi-weekly from August - June, with additional interviews as needed. The interview is required and the most competitive applicants are invited for interview. At the time of review of the applications, the committee will decide to invite the candidate for an interview, place the candidate on hold for further review, or reject the applicant.

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Yes

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:

Non-refundable $500.00 deposit.

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

2024-09-04

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Once admitted, you will receive an email from the College of Pharmacy with next steps on how to secure your seat, orientation dates, course registration and information regarding your academic advisor. You will also have tasks to complete in your LIU portal. Should you need assistance at any time, please contact your academic advisor or the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

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

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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