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The PCAT is not required for admission to PCSP.

Published Survey

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The PCAT is not required for admission to PCSP.

Institution Address:

Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

307 North Broad Street

Clinton

South Carolina

29325

United States

Program Location:

South Carolina

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Leigh Lanford
Title: Director of Admissions
Phone (Work): 864-938-3913
Email: pharmacy@presby.edu

Institutional Website:

http://pharmacy.presby.edu/

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, 2022

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

February 1, 2022

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

Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to apply by February 1, 2022. PCSP will continue to review applications after February 1 through June 1, 2022.

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?

* 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), 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:

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?

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

The PharmD program at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) is designed to prepare students for the general practice of pharmacy. We believe learning occurs in a variety of settings so we integrate classroom, experiential learning, and simulations into your training right from the start. Our curriculum focuses on managing patients' healthcare and utilizes diverse modes of learning including lectures, laboratories, and simulated patient experiences. PCSP provides pharmacy education with a liberal arts approach, integrating classroom learning with practical experience, emphasizing community engagement, valuing each student, and focusing on patient care. We are committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive pharmacy care to the communities they serve.

At PCSP, faculty and staff know you by name. Lectures are delivered live 100% of the time and opportunities for research are plentiful. At PCSP, your success is our number one goal.

Program Description Video:

School of Pharmacy | Find Your Place from Presbyterian College on Vimeo.

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.75

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:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

102

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology with lab	8	12
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4	6
Humanities	Humanities	6	9
English Composition / Writing	English	6	9
Social/Behavioral Science	Psychology or Sociology	3	5
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking	3	5
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology	6	9
Chemistry	General Chemistry with lab	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with lab	8	12
Physics	Physics	3	5
Statistics	Statistics	3	5
Math	Calculus	3	5
Economics	Economics	3	5

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

All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to matriculation in August 2022.

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

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

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 course prerequisites:

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better prior to fall matriculation. Life science and organic chemistry courses earned seven or more years prior to applying to the School will not be used to satisfy pre-pharmacy course requirements unless approved by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Admissions Committee on an individual basis.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.presby.edu/admissions/apply/prerequisites/

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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?

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Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://pharmacy.presby.edu/admissions/apply/admissions-requirements/

Additional PCAT information:

PC School of Pharmacy no longer requires the PCAT for its applicants. We strive to be an inclusive and welcoming college to all and we hope to remove any barriers that would prevent us from recruiting and retaining a diverse group of future pharmacists.

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

PCSP requires two evaluations (or letters of recommendation). The first should be from a college professor. In the circumstance where a professor evaluation is not attainable, an employer can submit an evaluation in lieu of a professor evaluation. The second evaluation should be from a pharmacist or healthcare professional.

Please note: applicants can submit evaluations after submitting their application for admission. Do not wait on evaluations to submit your application for admission.

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

Our program only accepts course-by-course transcript evaluations from WES submitted directly to PharmCAS.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

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:

PC School of Pharmacy employs a structured interview process that is designed to assess core competencies that are difficult to measure via an application alone. Applicants are selected to interview based on their academics, evaluations, volunteerism, leadership, and professional exploration. We will utilize both virtual and in-person interviews for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.presby.edu/admissions/apply/admissions-interviews/

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:

A $350 non-refundable seat deposit is required of accepted students to indicate the intent to matriculate into the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. A student must remit their deposit by the deadline stated in his/her acceptance letter. Upon matriculation, this deposit will be applied to the first semester’s tuition.

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

2021-08-16

Additional details for accepted applicants:

The fall semester begins with Student Orientation, August 16, 2021. Attendance at the new student orientation is mandatory and culminates with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 20, 2021.

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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