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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

2316 Walker Building

Auburn University

Alabama

36849

United States

Program Location:

Alabama

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Laurie Kenney Gann
Title: Coordinator of Admissions
Phone (Work): 334-844-8359
Email: kenneyl@auburn.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pharmacy.auburn.edu

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy uses a rolling admissions process. Preference is given to applications submitted earlier in the application cycle.

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy - Mobile

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?

* 3 - 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:

Early assurance

Last Entering Class

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

148

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

121

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

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/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

The PharmD/MPH program is conducted in a partnership with the University of Alabama-Birmingham's School of Public Health. Students may count 12 hours of their PharmD coursework toward the 42 required hours for the MPH degree. MPH coursework is delivered online.

Program Description

Harrison School of Pharmacy (HSOP) has been a part of Auburn University’s rich family history and tradition since 1885. Our program is built on the foundation of patient care as we aspire to educate tomorrow’s pharmacists. Aspiring students enter a professional program in which faculty/student relationships are built on mutual respect and trust. HSOP's trend-setting curriculum is fully integrated and prepares graduates who are ready to enter practice with personal character, confidence, and competence to assume leadership positions. HSOP is located in the Walker Building on the Auburn University campus. Students’ learning is positively affected by small group meeting rooms, high-tech lecture halls, a multipurpose skills lab, a pharmaceutical care center, and a pharmacy dispensary. The Mobile Satellite Campus is located on the campus of the University of South Alabama. The facilities are similar to those on the Auburn Campus and the extensive use of information technology facilitates the replication of Auburn's quality Pharm.D. program for Mobile Campus students.

The following video provides a glimpse inside the Harrison School of Pharmacy:
https://youtu.be/L72-Z2T23AI

Additional videoclips that show how we are transforming pharmacy education are available at: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/pharmacy/apply/innovatingpharmacy.html

Auburn is a community dedicated to the University and its 31,000 students. The campus environment affords access to amenities that are typical for a major university, including a new performing arts center and SEC athletics.

Mobile is part of a metropolitan area of approximately 600,000 people and is near the lovely Alabama Gulf Coast. It is a city known for its rich history, including the celebration of Mardi Gras. The location of the Mobile satellite on the campus of the University of South Alabama provides students with the opportunity to experience campus life while completing their professional degree.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Composition I and II	6
Chemistry	Fundamentals of Chemistry I and II with Lab	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab	8
Biochemistry	Biochemistry	3
Microbiology	Microbiology with Lab	4
Math	Calculus	4
Statistics	Statistics (general, biostatistics, or social science emphasis). Not business statistics.	3
Biology/Biological Science	Principles of Biology	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II or Upper Division Physiology (Human, Mammalian, Vertebrate or Animal)	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences (e.g., Anthropology, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science)	6
Humanities	Additional Humanities/Social Sciences	18
Other	Additional courses	19

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 the start of Fall Semester (August) 2021.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

The HSOP's Associate Dean for Academic Programs may waive certain prerequisite courses for applicants that will be entering with a Bachelor's Degree.

Physiology - Applicants must complete an 8-hour anatomy and physiology course sequence or a 4-hour upper division course in physiology (human, medical, mammalian, animal, vertebrate)

Additional Humanities/Social Sciences include courses in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Religion, Foreign Languages, Ethics, Speech, Communications and various social sciences.

Additional Courses may include both science and non-science coursework.

Successful completion of additional science coursework will be favorably considered as part of the HSOP's holistic admissions process. Particularly relevant courses include:
Physics
Biological Sciences - additional upper division coursework (e.g., Genetics/Genomic Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Histology, Advanced Microbiology, Comparative Anatomy)
Chemistry (e.g., Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Enzymology)
Math beyond Calculus I
Additional information is available at http://www.auburn.edu/academic/pharmacy/apply/index.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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Additional PCAT information:

Completing the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is an optional component of the Harrison School of Pharmacy’s application process. Applicants who wish to bolster their other academic credentials with PCAT scores should request that their PCAT scores be submitted to PharmCAS (school code 104).

Applicants may also submit their scores for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), Optometry Admissions Test (OAT), or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for consideration to the HSOP’s Office of Academic Programs. Such tests should have been taken within five (5) years of the date of application to the Pharm.D. program.

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, GRE, MCAT, OAT

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

Applicants are not required to have previous work experience or observation hours in a pharmacy practice setting. However, we expect that applicants should have acquired sufficient knowledge to be able to answer questions about the profession of pharmacy during the interview process.

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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): REQUIRED
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?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

We require 2 letters. One one reference must be from professor who has taught you in a college math or science course and one reference must be from someone who can attest to your personal character (e.g., advisor, employer, pastor, coach, another instructor, etc.). A composite evaluation prepared by a committee from your undergraduate college or university may be substituted in place of the two references.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

Auburn University's Office of the Registrar makes decisions on residency status based on the policies that are available at residency.auburn.edu.

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

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

Applicants who do not have English as their first language are encouraged to take the TOEFL and TOESL, and include these results in their applications. Proficiency in spoken English will also be assessed during the interview process. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is essential for success in our Pharm.D. Program.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Due to COVID-19, our current plans for the 2020-2021 application cycle are to hold virtual interviews using Zoom. The interview process will begin shortly before noon (Central Time) and will conclude around 3 PM. More specific details will be provided after applicants accept offers to be interviewed.

If the COVID-19 situation improves, we will also be offering in-person interviews.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

http://www.auburn.edu/academic/pharmacy/apply/index.html

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 through the regular admissions process must provide a $200 deposit within 3 weeks of receiving their notice of admission, with an additional $200 due by March 1, 2021. Applicants admitted after March 1, 2021 must provide a $500 deposit within 3 weeks of receiving an admission offer.

Early Decision applicants are not required to pay a deposit.

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

August 16, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation for entering students begins on August 9, 2021 with the White Coat Ceremony scheduled for August 13, 2021.

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

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?