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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

College of Pharmacy

Health Professions Division

3200 S University Drive

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

33328

United States

Program Location:

Florida

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: NSU Contact Center
Office: Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 954-262-1101
Email: hpdinfo@nova.edu
Name: Jose Pomales
Title: Coordinator Student Services & Recruitment
Office: College of Pharmacy- Puerto Rico Campus
Phone (Work): (787) 773-6584
Email: jpomaleslo@nova.edu

Institutional Website:

https://pharmacy.nova.edu/pharmd/index.html

Contact Information Video:

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 1, 2023

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

May 1, 2023

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

Scholarship opportunities are on a first come basis. Please apply early to take advantage of these opportunities.

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

Satellite/Branch campuses:

The NSU College of Pharmacy has 3 campus locations: Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Puerto Rico. All 3 campuses share the same curriculum and class structure. The Palm Beach and Puerto Rico campus offers small class sizes. More information could be f

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?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Block

Program Structure:

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

* 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:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s)

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:

242

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), Other Dual Degrees

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

Pharm.D./MSBI (Biomedical 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:

Your contacts to apply to and receive information about the dual degree program are:

Robb McGory, MS, PharmD
Associate Dean
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy
Phone: 954-262-1302
E-mail: rmcgory@nova.edu

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is awarded after successful completion of professional study in the College of Pharmacy (COP). The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods, and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another. Students are given the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and evolving health care environment. COP students are actively involved in advocacy for the profession, leadership training, are patient-centered, and develop team-based relationships with inter-professional health care teams, experiencing pharmacy practice and patient-centered care first hand.

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.75

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.00

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Applicants with a minimum of 66 semester hours of completed pre-requisites (or in progress of completing their pre-requisites) are recommended to have a

Preferred minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Required minimum science GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale
Required minimum mathematics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants with a master’s degree and completed pre-requisites (or are in progress of completing the minimum prerequisites) are recommended to have a

Preferred minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Preferred minimum science GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale
Preferred minimum mathematics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

Pre-requisites may be in progress of completion when applying to the program. Please keep in mind documentation of successful completion of the pre-requisites must be provided.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I and II including laboratory	8
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and/or Physiology with or without laboratory	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry including laboratory	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry including laboratory	8
Physics	General Physics with or without laboratory	3
English Composition / Writing	English	6
Math	Calculus	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech/ Public Speaking	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/ Behavioral Sciences	3	4.5
Humanities	Humanities	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	*Social/ Behavioral Sciences or Humanities	9	13.5
Science/Math Elective(s)	Advanced Sciences: cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or genetics	6	9

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

Admission will be contingent on successful completion of pre-requisite coursework, test scores, letters of recommendation and official transcripts before the start of the program.

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

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

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

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

* Ethics, micro or macroeconomics, and general/life science statistics are highly recommended and may substitute for up to 9 humanities and social/behavioral science elective credits.

*6 credits of anatomy/ physiology are required. It can be a combination of any of the two as long as you have completed the credits.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.nova.edu/pharmd/admissions.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

Yes

Link to Supplemental Instructions:

https://apply.nova.edu/Ellucian.Erecruiting.Web.External/Pages/welcome.aspx

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$50

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://apply.nova.edu/Ellucian.Erecruiting.Web.External/Pages/welcome.aspx

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Upon receipt of the PharmCAS Application, NSU College of Pharmacy will generate a secondary application to the applicant by email. It is highly suggested that the applicant check their junk mail and spam mail. If students do not receive an email, you may submit NSU supplemental application via: https://apply.nova.edu/Ellucian.Erecruiting.Web.External/Pages/welcome.aspx
(please select graduate account on right hand side).

You will not need to resubmit your documents to NSU portal if you have sent your documents to PharmCAS unless you have completed coursework outside of the U.S. In that case, you will need to request a foreign evaluation report by a NACES approved agency that includes a course by course evaluation and overall GPA calculation. Please mail to:

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
3301 College Avenue
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905

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:

Recommended

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://pharmacy.nova.edu/pharmd/admissions.html

Additional PCAT information:

Attention: All standardized exams (e.g. PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT etc.) for entrance into the College of Pharmacy are recommended, but not required.

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.

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

DAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT

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?

Three (3)

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

Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): REQUIRED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Three letters of recommendation, on official letterhead with a signature, from two science
professors and either
o a liberal arts professor
o a pharmacist or health care provider
o a pre-professional committee member

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, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens

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:

Applicants who have completed foreign coursework outside of the U.S. will be required to send their official transcripts to a NACES approved evaluation agency, such as WES, ECE, or Josef Silny & Associates, and request an official foreign evaluation report to be sent to NSU. Please request the foreign evaluation report to include a course by course evaluation with overall GPA calculation.
Please mail to:

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
3301 College Avenue
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905

You will not need to resubmit your documents to NSU other than your foreign evaluation report if you have sent your documents to PharmCAS.

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:

Applicants whose native or official language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in order to be admitted into the program.
o TOEFL: score of 80 on the Internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based
o IELTS: score of 6.0 on the test module
o Duolingo: score of 105 on the Internet-based test
o Required for complete Candidates may also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a Baccalaureate, professional or Master's degree in the United States, or two college-level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
*Scores may be no more than two years old at the time of interview.

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Interviews will be in person and via Zoom. Applicants are encouraged to attend the in-person interview. However, all applicants will be reviewed equally regardless of the interview format choice.

If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email invitation from the Office of Admissions. A confirmation email will provide an agenda and other important information. Please make sure to arrive on time, dress professionally, and be prepared.

The Interview Day experience includes:
 Meeting the NSU College of Pharmacy admissions counselor
 Information regarding the admissions committee decision process
 Overview presentation of the program, facilities, and student support
 Private interview with faculty

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.nova.edu/pharmd/admissions.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

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:

$1000 deposit required to reserve your seat in the program. The deposit will be credited to your tuition in the program.

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

2022-08-15

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

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

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