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  contact:
    - contact_email: jmparker@samford.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Jonathan Parker '
      contact_office: 'CHS 1 - 1131'
      contact_title: 'Director of Admission'
      contact_work: 205-726-4242
    - contact_email: nmelton@samford.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Natalie Melton'
      contact_office: CHS1-1126
      contact_title: 'Graduate Pharmacy Recruiter'
      contact_work: 205-726-2008
  contact_website:
    - 'http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy'
    - 'http://www.facebook.com/McWhorterSchoolofPharmacy/'
    - 'http://www.instagram.com/samfordpharmacy/'
    - 'https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcwhorter-school-of-pharmacy'
  contact_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_deadline_done:
    - 'Yes'
  satellite_text: {  }
  ao_alternate_pathways_yes: {  }
  program_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  last_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  upcoming_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  dual_deg_checkboxes:
    - DUAL_DEG_MBA
    - DUAL_DEG_MHA
    - DUAL_DEG_MPH
    - DUAL_DEG_MSHI
    - DUAL_OTH
  dual_degrees_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_description_done:
    - 'Yes'
  gpa_criteria_done:
    - 'Yes'
  list_of_course_prerequisites:
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Math
      pre_coursetitle: 'Applied Mathematics (or higher)'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Math
      pre_coursetitle: 'Statistics (Recommended) or Calculus 1 '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Principles of Biology 1'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Anatomy & Physiology'
      pre_coursetitle: |-
        Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2
        or
        Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Biology selective course options (200/2000 level or higher): Foundations of Biology I, Microbiology (Recommended), or Introduction to Pharmacology'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Chemistry '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Communication / Speech (Verbal)'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Public Speaking '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '6'
      pre_coursesubject: 'English Composition / Writing'
      pre_coursetitle: 'English Composition '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Humanities
      pre_coursetitle: Literature
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Humanities
      pre_coursetitle: 'World History/Western Civilization (3) OR US/American History (6)'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Social/Behavioral Science'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Psychology (PSC 101), Sociology (SOCI 100), Political Science, Geography, or Economics'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '2'
      pre_coursesubject: Other
      pre_coursetitle: 'Physical Education Activity or Lifetime Health and Wellness/Fitness'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '6'
      pre_coursesubject: 'General Elective(s)'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Additional Liberal Arts including social sciences or humanities/fine arts; History, Literature, Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and either Art, Music, or Drama Appreciation (no more than three credits may be in appreciation courses).'
  course_prereqs_done:
    - 'Yes'
  supplemental_materials_done:
    - 'Yes'
  tests_other_text: {  }
  pcat_and_other_tests_done:
    - 'Yes'
  observation_hours_done:
    - 'Yes'
  evaluations_done:
    - 'Yes'
  residency_done:
    - 'Yes'
  for_cc_radio:
    - '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)'
  post_bs_program_offered: {  }
  international_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  interview_format:
    - INTERVIEW_IN
  interviews_done:
    - 'Yes'
  ac_first_date:
    - '2027-08-23'
  accepted_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  background_checks_done:
    - 'Yes'
  sids:
    - '43'
  aacp_institution_number: '201'
  ac_cpr: 'No'
  ac_deposit_details: 'The full deposit is $500.00 and is due within two (2) weeks of the notice of acceptance.'
  ac_deposit_radio: 'Yes'
  ac_deposit_refundable: 'No'
  ac_firstday: |-
    August 17, 2027 will be the first day of new student orientation.
    August 23, 2027 will be the first day of class in the Fall semester.

    samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services
  acad_health: 'No'
  academic_term_type_2: 'Semester (2 terms per academic year)'
  academic_term_type_other_2: ''
  accred_status: '1'
  active: 'Yes'
  admin_status: Published
  ao_alternate_pathways: 'No'
  ao_alternate_pathways_other: ''
  ao_complete_bach: 'Yes'
  ao_complete_bachelor: 'Upon successful completion of the 2nd year of the PharmD program, students are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies.'
  ao_early_assurance: 'Yes'
  ao_ug_affiliation: 'No'
  application_deadline_description: ''
  application_fee: ''
  banner_image: pharmcas_banner_1920x576.jpg
  cag_aacp: 'No'
  cbc_radio: 'Yes'
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  college_or_school_name: 'McWhorter School of Pharmacy'
  course_prerequisites_link: 'https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/prerequisite-course-guides'
  credit_hour_policies: 'At least 16 credits or 4 courses of Math/Science pre-requisites must be completed prior to consideration for an interview invitation.'
  crit_gpa_info: |-
    With the understanding that an applicant must have a GPA >/= 2.0 overall and in the Math/Science prerequisites to be considered, the applicant can be invited for an interview if any one of the following criteria is met:

    1 - Overall GPA >/= to 2.75.
    2 - General education prerequisite GPA >/= 3.0 and McWhorter School of Pharmacy Math/Science prerequisite GPA >/= 2.75.
    3 - GPA of most recent 30 credit hours (must include at least 6 credits of math or science) >/= 3.20.
    4 - Those with a career or history of service to one’s country or community.
    5 - Grads of or applicants in the last semester of the Univ of AL at Birmingham MS Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science with a GPA >/= 3.0.
    For Details, please see website.
  crit_mingpa: '**'
  crit_prereqgpa: '**'
  curriculum_other: ''
  drug_radio: 'No'
  dual_conc_radio: 'No'
  dual_concurrent: 'https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/joint-degrees'
  dual_deg: 'Yes'
  dual_oth_desc: |-
    Pharm.D./Master of Studies in Law with a Concentration in Health Law and Policy
    Pharm.D./Master of Science in Nutrition
  final_deadline_date: 'June 1, 2027'
  for_fc_radio: 'Yes'
  for_other: 'World Education Services (WES) preferred. All accepted applicants, including those who are not a US citizen or US Permanent Resident, MUST have a valid US Social Security number by the first day of the first Fall semester courses.  A valid US Social Security number is required to be eligible for placement into Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE). '
  for_policy_radio: '1'
  foreign_pharmacist_additional_info: ''
  foreign_pharmacists_to_entry_level_program: 'Yes'
  institution_name: 'Samford University'
  interview_link: 'http://samford.edu/pharmacy/doctor-of-pharmacy-admission'
  interview_process: |-
    McWhorter School of Pharmacy offers two (2) interview days each month. These are primarily on Friday afternoons. We offer interviews regularly throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.  Applicants generally have follow-up on interview eligibility within 24 hours of application verification.  For details, please contact pharmacyadmit@samford.edu.
    For full details on interview eligibility, please visit samford.edu/pharmacy/doctor-of-pharmacy-admission.
  lor_acc_radio: 'Yes'
  lor_c1a_radio: 'Recommended but Not Required'
  lor_c1b_text: ''
  lor_c1c_radio: Varies
  lor_c2a_radio: 'Conditionally Accepted'
  lor_c2b_text: 'Must include at least one Math or Science instructor who taught you in class.  Must include a Pharmacist or, if no pharmacy work experience, someone who has supervised you in a work setting or can speak to your overall character.'
  lor_c2c_radio: 'Yes'
  lor_details: 'One (1) academic letter of recommendation is required and must be completed by a college level Math or Science professor who has taught you in class. If your college pre-health committee prepares a composite/collective reference, you must submit that reference along with the PharmCAS printable academic form to PharmCAS. If a Math or Science professor cannot be found to write the letter, an academic advisor may be used. One (1) non-academic letter of recommendation is also required. It is preferred that this letter be completed by a pharmacist who has supervised you in a work setting. If you do not have pharmacy experience, then the non-academic letter of recommendation may be completed by anyone who has recently supervised you in a work setting. For more information go to samford.edu/pharmacy.'
  lor_likert:
    Clergy: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    Co-Worker: 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    Employer: 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    'Faculty Advisor': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    'Family Member': 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    Friend: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    'Health Care Professional': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    Pharmacist: 'RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED'
    Politician: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    'Pre-Health Advisor': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    'Professor (Any Subject Area)': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    'Professor (Liberal Arts)': 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    'Professor (Math)': 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
    'Professor (Science)': 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
    Supervisor: 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
    'Teaching Assistant': 'NOT ACCEPTED'
  lor_num_radio: '2'
  nonp_deadline: ''
  notify_title: |-
    Apply by Sept 15th and receive our Early Action Scholarship of $2500 per year for 4 years if admitted.

    You don't need to wait until all pre-requisites are complete to apply! 

    If you will have a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling in our program, if admitted, you only need our Math, Science, and Public Speaking pre-requisites.

    Our interviews are every other Friday afternoon. For more information contact Jon Parker at jmparker@samford.edu.
  old_id: '447'
  online_classes_for_prereqs:
    'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': 'Yes'
    'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': 'Yes'
    'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': 'Yes'
  online_classes_open_text: 'Courses must be completed from a fully accredited two-year or four-year institution.'
  online_interview_option: '2'
  pass_fail_classes_for_prereqs:
    'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': Varies
    'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': Varies
    'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': Varies
  pass_fail_classes_open_text: 'Pass/Fail grades are acceptable for courses completed in Spring 2020.  All other terms must have a letter grade.  Contact the Admission Office if you have questions.'
  pd_deg_pref: 'Not Required'
  phar_observation: NR
  phar_other_info: ''
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  post_bs_additional_info: ''
  post_bs_degree_abroad: 'No'
  pre_basic_hrs: '32'
  pre_complete: |
    Math and Science Pre-requisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher.  If labs receive a separate grade from lectures, both lecture and lab must have a grade of C or higher.  General Education courses may be completed with a grade of C- or higher.  
    At a minimum, applicants must be enrolled in the first course in organic chemistry by the spring semester of the current application cycle to be considered for standard admission.
  pre_other: "Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy can only accept courses from FULLY ACCREDITED colleges and/or universities. Math and Science pre-requisite coursework should be completed within the past 5 years.  For an applicant holding a bachelor's degree, all Math and Science pre-requisite coursework can be accepted within 5 years of date of degree.  Petition for appeal will be considered on a case by case basis. At a minimum, applicants must be enrolled in the first course in organic chemistry by the spring semester of the current application cycle to be considered for standard admission.  Literature course must be 200/2000/Sophomore level or above.  "
  pre_pharmacy_coursework_options: '2 years'
  pre_pharmacy_coursework_other: ''
  pre_quarter: ''
  pre_quarter_science: ''
  pre_semester: '65'
  priority_deadline_incentives: ''
  program_description: |-
    Our PharmD Takes You Further
    For 100 years, the McWhorter School of Pharmacy has stood as a beacon of excellence in our profession, continuing to build on its rich and storied history. What truly distinguishes us is our commitment to innovation and our focus on preparing students for the future of the pharmacy profession. Students practice their skills in our accredited simulation center, one of the few among pharmacy schools, along with personally selecting their clinical rotation sites. Our unique educational approach, which combines traditional knowledge with cutting-edge advancements, ensures that our graduates are not only well-prepared but also at the forefront of the profession.
    Not only are Samford graduates well-prepared to practice pharmacy, but they also stand out uniquely when applying for jobs and residencies. For instance, the class of 2026 had a 93.1% PGY-1 pharmacy residency phase-I match rate (within the top 10 of all pharmacy schools) and the class of 2025 had a 100% PGY-2 pharmacy residency phase-I match rate.
    Learn about our graduates’ success: https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/by-the-numbers
    At McWhorter School of Pharmacy, we believe in expanding horizons. In addition to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, our students earn a Bachelor of Pharmacy Studies after their second year. We also offer six different joint degrees, including a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Healthcare Administration, a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics, a Master of Science in Nutrition, and a Master of Studies in Law. Additionally, we have two PharmD concentrations (research and international pharmacy) and various global engagement options, including study abroad, mission trips, and international clinical rotations. Being in Birmingham, the healthcare hub of the state, also provides distinctive opportunities for clinical rotations and internships. 
    Begin Your Success Story Today: https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy
  program_location: AL
  program_structure: '4 years'
  pubpriv_inst: Private
  res_otherpref_radio: 'No'
  res_otherpref_text: ''
  res_statepref_radio: 'No'
  sa_details: 'Supplemental information questions and material requests are included in the program materials area (quadrant 4) within the PharmCAS application.'
  sa_fee_instructions: ''
  sa_fee_radio: 'No'
  sa_fee_text: ''
  sa_link: ''
  sa_radio: 'No'
  school_city: Birmingham
  school_country: US
  school_state: AL
  school_street_1: '800 Lakeshore Drive'
  school_street_2: ''
  school_street_3: ''
  school_zip: '35229'
  seats_target_available_in_upcoming_class: '85'
  short_name: 'Samford U'
  stats_classsize: '100'
  stats_early: '11'
  stats_last_filled_seats: '69'
  tests_other_radio: 'No'
  tests_other_tests: ''
  tests_tt_radio: 'Yes'
  tests_tt_text: "The TOEFL is only required if English is not the applicant's primary language or the applicant did not attend high school in the US or a US territory.  (ie, if either statement is true, the applicant does not need to submit a TOEFL score).  "
  what_is_the_priority_application_deadline_for_your_program_: 'December 1, 2026'
  yes_phar_observation: ''