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Submission Number: 4056
Submission ID: 4
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Created: Fri, 08/30/2019 - 12:17
Completed: Tue, 06/15/2021 - 12:09
Changed: Tue, 06/15/2021 - 13:40

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Contact Information

2316 Walker Building
Auburn University
Alabama
36849
United States
Alabama
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2022
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
  • Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy - Mobile
Yes
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 3 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

131
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
No
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.

The PharmD/MBA program is offered in conjunction with Auburn University's Harbert College of Business with the MBA courses offered online. Students may count 6 MBA hours towards the PharmD and 6 PharmD hours toward the MBA.
Yes

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/oFhRQ14hGm8

More videoclips about how we are transforming pharmacy education are found 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.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.5
2.5
GPAs are calculated using all course attempts. We do make exceptions to the minimum GPAs for applicants whose recent academic performance has markedly improved after experiencing earlier academic problems.
87
38
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter 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
Humanities Additional Humanities/Social Sciences 18
Other Additional courses 25
All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of Fall Semester (August) 2021.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
While there are not specific limits on the number of hours or subjects that can be completed via online coursework, applicants are expected to complete most of their prerequisite hours in traditional in-person courses.
  • 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
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
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/pharmacy/apply/index.html
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Optional
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), Veterinary College Admissions Test (VCAT), 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.
N/A
Yes
DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT, Other
VCAT
Yes

Observation Hours

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

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • 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
Recommended but not required
Yes
Recommended but not required
Yes
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.). Composite or committee letters from your undergraduate college or university may be substituted in place of the two references.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Auburn University's Office of the Registrar makes decisions on residency status based on the policies that are available at residency.auburn.edu.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
No
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.
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy will be offering both on-campus (on both the Auburn and Mobile campuses) and virtual interviews for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle. Applicants are asked to state their interview preference on their PharmCAS application. Additional information will be provided as part of the invitation to interview.
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/pharmacy/apply/index.html
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Applicants admitted must provide a $200 deposit within 30 days of receiving their notice of admission, with an additional $200 due by March 1, 2022. Applicants admitted after February 1, 2022 must provide a $500 deposit within 30 days of receiving an admission offer.

  • 2022-08-08
We anticipate that orientation for entering students will begin on August 8, 2022 with the White Coat Ceremony scheduled for August 13, 2022.
Yes
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes