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- Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway (students choose their pathway after completing the first semester of their P1 year)
- Unique and interactive team-based learning environment
- Generous scholarship program that awards all admitted students a $40,000 ($10,000 per year) scholarship
- Scholarships available to cover interview costs

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

3333 Regis Boulevard, A-12

Denver

Colorado

80221

United States

Program Location:

Colorado

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Grace Maddox
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Office: School of Pharmacy Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 303-964-6204
Email: gmaddox001@regis.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.regis.edu/pharmacy

Contact Information Video:

Regis University | School of Pharmacy from Regis University on Vimeo.

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Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

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

June 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

March 1, 2024

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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?

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?

* Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway.

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

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Yes

Last Entering Class

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

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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/HSA (Health Services Administration), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health 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:

Graduate Certificate options in Data Science; Health Care Business Management; Health Care Quality and Patient Safety; Health Informatics; Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs.

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Yes

Program Description

Regis University School of Pharmacy’s mission is to develop exceptional and socially responsible pharmacists. Our graduates are helping shape the future of pharmacy while excelling in in their professional careers.

Here’s why:

• Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway (students choose their pathway after completing the first semester of their P1 year)
• Team-Based Learning (TBL) enhances critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills
• Cutting edge, integrated curriculum helps students prepare for the evolving practice of pharmacy
• Distinguished faculty provide unique research opportunities across many disciplines
• Dual degree options help students specialize and stand out from the competition
• Generous scholarship program that awards all admitted students a $40,000 ($10,000 per year) scholarship
• Post-graduate residency programs offered through partnerships with a number of health systems and community pharmacies
• Rotational experiences available at premier sites locally in Denver, and nationally
• International rotation opportunities include Peru, Argentina, Costa Rica, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kenya, Uganda and New Zealand
• Scholarships available to cover interview travel costs

Located in northwest Denver, Colorado, our beautiful campus is within 20 minutes of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain foothills and bustling downtown Denver. Regis offers students the personal attention of a small, private university and the cultural and recreational possibilities of one of the most exciting cities in the world. With over 300 days of sunshine, Colorado is a great place to live.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.0

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Candidates with a Math/Science GPA lower than 2.0 will not be considered.

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:

108

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

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Composition 1	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking/Speech Communications	3	4
Economics	Economics	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	A social science elective in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, History, Education, Criminal Justice, Political Science, History, or Geography	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	A social science elective in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, History, Education, Criminal Justice, Political Science, History, or Geography	3	4
Math	Calculus	3	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry 1 with Lab	4	8
Chemistry	General Chemistry 2 with Lab	4	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab	4	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab	4	8
Anatomy	Human Anatomy (lab recommended) Anatomy & Physiology or A&P I & A&P II are OK. Anatomy & A&P II is NOT.	3	5
Physiology	Human Physiology (lab recommended) Anatomy & Physiology or A&P I & A&P II are OK. Anatomy & A&P II is NOT.	3	5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 1 with lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 2 with lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	One of the following biology classes with lab: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or upper division equivalent	4	6
General Elective(s)	If you will earn a bachelor’s degree before enrolling in the PharmD program, you must complete an additional 6 hours of general electives for a grand total of 66 semester hours of prerequisites. If no bachelor's degree, you must earn 9 additional hours of general electives for a grand total of 72 semester hours.	6

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

All prerequisites must be completed by August 1, 2024 prior to matriculating and starting the fall semester.

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:

Regis University has partnered with University of New England Online (https://online.une.edu/science-prerequisites/courses/), Portage Learning (https://portagelearning.com/courses/biology), StraighterLine (https://www.straighterline.com/colleges/regis-university/) and Sophia Learning (https://regis.sophia.org/) for pathways to complete prerequisite online, at an accelerated pace and affordable cost.

Can applicants use pass/fail 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 pass/fail course prerequisites:

Only if a passing grade is equivalent to a "C-" or better.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All prerequisite courses (minimum of 66 semester hours) must be completed prior to matriculation into the School of Pharmacy. You may be admitted prior to completion of all prerequisites, contingent upon successful completion by the start of classes. If you do not plan on completing a bachelor's degree, you will need 72 prerequisites. If you would like to know which of your coursework fulfills our prerequisites, please email unofficial copies of all your transcripts to gmaddox001@regis.edu and we will prepare an unofficial evaluation. Regis does not require the PCAT for admission.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.regis.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/application-requirements/pharmacy-pharmd

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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:

Not Required or Considered

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.regis.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-students/pharmacy-application-process

Additional PCAT information:

Regis University's School of Pharmacy does not require the PCAT. If you have taken the PCAT, your official score will be taken into consideration as part of our holistic application review. Your official PCAT score should be submitted to PharmCAS as part of your online application. Official MCAT scores can be submitted in lieu of PCAT scores, but are also not required. The PCAT may be recommended on a case-by-case basis to strengthen your overall application.

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:

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Interview Day Test - Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT)

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

One (1)

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

Clergy: NOT 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: 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?

Yes

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:

The letter of reference (LOR) needs to come from any of the following academic or professional references: professor, TA, academic advisor, supervisor, co-worker or pharmacist. Any reference marking themselves as a friend, family, clergy or other personal reference will not be considered.

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Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

As a private institution, no preference is given to in-state or out-of-state applicants.

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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:

Submit a course by course evaluation of foreign educational credentials from one of the agencies approved by Regis University. Approved agencies can be found at https://www.naces.org/members

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 (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Internet-based: Minimum score of 82 (24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening), Computer-based: Minimum score of 213. Regis University's TOEFL code is 4656.
Applicants that have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited US institution do not need to provide a TOEFL score.

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The interview day involves a Team-Based Learning exercise, Multiple Mini Interviews, a Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT), a tour of campus and Pharmacy labs, and an opportunity for a meet and greet with current students and faculty within the School of Pharmacy. The majority of interviews will be offered on-campus with select opportunities to interview virtually.

Every admitted candidate will be offered $40,000 in scholarship ($10,000 per year). In addition, scholarships will be given to help cover the cost of travel and move in for both in-state and out-of-state candidates. Annually, over $500,000 in scholarships are granted by the School of Pharmacy.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.regis.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-students/pharmacy-application-process

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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:

Upon admission, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your seat in the entering class. The deposit is not an additional fee and will be added to your student account.

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

2024-08-19

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Any applicant admitted into the program is admitted conditionally pending all compliance and prerequisites requirements are met in early August. Applicants who do not satisfy any of the requirements by the deadline are in jeopardy of being eligible to start.

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

Yes

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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?

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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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