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Submission Number: 4084
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Created: Fri, 09/06/2019 - 21:48
Completed: Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:00
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Institution Name Nova Southeastern University - Entry Level
College or School Name Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Short Name Nova Southeastern U
Banner Image: NSU LOGO_0.png
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Street 2 Health Professions Division
Street 3 3300 S. University Drive
City Fort Lauderdale
State Florida
Zip 33328
Country United States
Program Location: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description: Don't miss out on your chance to join the NSU B&J Silverman College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Program! The final deadline for application submission and PharmCAS fee payment is approaching. With rolling admission, our Admissions Committee reviews applications as they are verified by PharmCAS. Applying early means you'll receive a quicker response, so seize the opportunity and submit your application promptly to secure your place in our esteemed program.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? May 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Seize the opportunity and take the lead in your academic journey. By submitting your application early, you enhance your chances of securing a spot at your desired campus within our college of pharmacy. Additionally, this will provide you with ample time to explore scholarships, housing options, and other valuable resources that can shape your college experience. Don't wait, act now and set yourself up for success!
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses: Palm Beach Campus website: https://www.nova.edu/campuses/wpb/index.html, Puerto Rico Campus website: https://www.nova.edu/campuses/puertorico/index.html
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
Academic Term Type: Block
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
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
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 207
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 210
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 275
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: To obtain additional information about concurrent programs please contact the associate dean at:

Robb McGory, MS, PharmD
Associate Dean
NSU Barry and Judy Silverman 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 NSU's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. 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
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: 66
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 39
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: Applicants must fulfill a minimum of 66 semester hours of coursework, earning a grade of C or higher from an accredited institution before enrolling. Up to 3 ongoing prerequisites are acceptable in the admissions application. Competitive applicants will not be hindered from interviewing or receiving interview invitations. Acceptance is conditional, dependent on completing all prerequisites before classes begin.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I and II including laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 8
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 or Human Physiology 1 & 2 with or without laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 6
Chemistry General Chemistry including laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry including laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 8
Physics General Physics with or without laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 3
English Composition / Writing English with a grade of C or higher. 6
Math Calculus with a grade of C or higher. 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Speech/ Public Speaking with a grade of C or higher. 3
Social/Behavioral Science Social/ Behavioral Sciences with a grade of C or higher. 3 4.5
Humanities Humanities with a grade of C or higher. 3 4.5
General Elective(s) Social/ Behavioral Sciences or Humanities with a grade of C or higher. 9 13.5
Science/Math Elective(s) Advanced Sciences (choose two of the following courses: biochemistry, genetics, cellular biology, molecular biology, or microbiology) with a grade of C or higher. 6 9
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Prior to matriculation, applicants must submit all required documentation, including coursework, test grades, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts.
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
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Applicants must fulfill all coursework, earning a grade of C or higher from an accredited institution.
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 pass/fail course prerequisites:
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.

All pre-requisites need to have a grade of C or higher from an accredited institution.

Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/pharmd/admissions.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/pharmd/admissions.html
Additional PCAT information: All standardized exams (e.g. PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT etc.) for entrance into the NSU B&J Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. All standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date.
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: N/A
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, GRE, MCAT, OAT
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): REQUIRED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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:
a liberal arts professor
a pharmacist or health care provider
a pre-professional committee member
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? No
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements: Whether you're an in-state or out-of-state student, we invite you to apply to the prestigious NSU B&J Silverman College of Pharmacy! Our renowned program offers a world-class education, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. Embrace the chance to join our diverse and inclusive community of passionate learners, where you'll receive exceptional mentorship and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Take the leap and submit your application today to embark on an extraordinary journey towards a rewarding career in pharmacy at NSU!
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Other clarifying information, if necessary: Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the U.S. should request an official foreign evaluation report from World Education Services (WES - www.wes.org). Please request a course by course evaluation with an overall GPA calculation. Please send WES foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) 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: TOEFL: minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based test
IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 on the test module
Duolingo: minimum score of 105 on the Internet-based test
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.
*Countries exempt from English Proficiency Test: Great Britain, Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, English speaking parts of Canada.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
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: 2024-08-12
Additional details for accepted applicants: In-person orientation and classes typically begins mid-August. The official date for orientation and the start of classes will be announced once they've been determined.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
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