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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

College of Pharmacy

Purdue University

575 Stadium Mall Drive

West Lafayette

Indiana

47907

United States

Program Location:

Indiana

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Steve Myszak
Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Office: RHPH 156
Phone (Work): 765-496-3773
Email: pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pharmacy.purdue.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?

December 1, 2022

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?

Public

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?

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:

155

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/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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 mission of the Purdue University College of Pharmacy is to: Educate and train students to become leading pharmacists and scientists, Advocate scientific discovery and development, and Maximize global health outcomes through patient care and public service. Purdue University was established in 1869 and the College of Pharmacy was established in 1884. Purdue is a land-grant, state-assisted institution of higher learning. The programs offer excellent opportunities to prepare for careers in pharmacy practice, industry, research, or education. Diversity and opportunity are characteristics of the University. Over 1000 campus organizations cater to the varied interests of students, including 25 professional organizations in the College of Pharmacy and a variety of music, theater, hobby, and sports clubs campus-wide. Purdue is a member of the Big Ten athletic conference and participates in a large number of both men's and women's athletics. For more information on our admissions process, please visit https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d

Program Description Video:

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.50

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Admitted students must be in good academic standing by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation into the Purdue Pharm.D. program. Good academic standing is defined as having both a semester GPA above a 2.0 and a cumulative GPA above a 2.5.

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:

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:

Students who earn a C- or better in a General Chemistry II course that is 5 semester hours or more will have 3 semester hours of General Chemistry I waived.

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)
English Composition / Writing	English/Writing Skills	3	5
Chemistry	General Chemistry I and II with lab	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I and II with lab	8	12
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I and II with lab	8	12
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology with lab	8	12
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4	6
Math	Calculus	3	5
Physics	General Physics with lab	4	6
Economics	Economics	3	5
Statistics	Statistics	3	5
Biochemistry	Biochemistry	3	5
Biology/Biological Science	Molecular/Cellular Biological Sciences (Immunology-Preferred, will also accept one of the following: upper level Genetics, upper level Molecular Biology, upper level Cancer Biology, upper level Cell Biology, or comparable alternatives)	3	5
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Communication/Speech	3	5

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

All coursework must be completed by August 9, 2023.

Any admitted or wait listed student enrolling in summer 2023 courses must email pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu by June 1, 2023 with the following information: summer course title, institution enrolled, and enrollment dates. Upon completion of summer courses, an unofficial transcript must be sent to pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu by August 9th and send official summer transcript with grades to admissions@purdue.edu prior to matriculation.

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Due to COVID-19, the Purdue College of Pharmacy will accept online science prerequisites with labs for Spring 2020 - Summer 2021 terms. Please contact us with any questions.

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:

The Purdue College of Pharmacy will consider individual institutions policy as it relates to academic terms affected by COVID-19.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All science prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or better prior to matriculation into the program.

Course credit can only be applied to one admissions prerequisite requirement.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d/pharm-d-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?

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

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

Please note any additional relevant information:

We strongly recommend shadowing when available and/or Pharmacist interviews. Applicants will want to vary the type of career paths of the Pharmacists they shadow/interview.

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.

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): 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?

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?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters of Evaluation should be from individuals who know the applicants work ethic, personality, and commitment to task. Strong letters come from supervisors, advisors in college or community organizational involvement in which the applicant is actively involved (through leadership roles, planning committees, task forces, etc),. Faculty members in which the applicant served as a teaching instructor and assistant or performed research under are also encouraged. Faculty letters much demonstrate they know the applicant more than as a "student in their course."

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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, 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:

We recommend evaluations be completed by WES.

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:

Only for non-US citizens. A waiver will be granted if a transcript from a U.S. college or university shows completion of English composition I and II (for non-ESL students) with earned grades of C- or higher.

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, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Personal interview with two faculty/staff, written communication exercise, and video-recorded oral exercise. Optional meeting with student services advisor for off-campus applicants. For applicants who are selected the date and time of interview will be requested via a letter in late January.

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:

Applicants admitted will have 14 days from date of acceptance letter to pay the $500.00 deposit (deposit amount is set by university and is subject to change).

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

2023-08-21

Additional details for accepted applicants:

08/18/2023: orientation activities for new Purdue admits.
08/19/2023: orientation activities for the entire entering P1 class.

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?

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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