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data:
  aacp_institution_number: '201'
  acad_health: 'No'
  accepted_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  accred_status: '1'
  active: 'Yes'
  ac_cpr: 'No'
  ac_deposit_details: |
    The full deposit is $500.00.  We participate in the cooperative agreement guidelines and therefore until March 1st of the application cycle, only $200.00 is due within two (2) weeks of the notice of acceptance.  The $300.00 balance is then due within one week of March 1st (specific dates are given to applicants prior to this time).
    For applicants admitted after March 1st, the full $500.00 is due within two (2) weeks of the notice of acceptance.
  ac_deposit_radio: 'Yes'
  ac_deposit_refundable: 'No'
  ac_firstday: samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services
  ac_first_date:
    - '2023-08-21'
  admin_status: Published
  aeo_checkbox:
    - AEO_1
  aeo_other: ''
  aeo_radio: 'Yes'
  application_deadline_description: ''
  application_fee: ''
  background_checks_done:
    - 'Yes'
  banner_image: pharmcas_banner_1920x576.jpg
  cag_aacp: 'Yes'
  cbc_radio: 'Yes'
  ci_video_embed:
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  college_or_school_name: 'McWhorter School of Pharmacy'
  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: kellis3@samford.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Katie Rowland Ellis'
      contact_office: CHS1-1124
      contact_title: 'Graduate Pharmacy Recruiter'
      contact_work: 205-726-2008
  contact_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  contact_website:
    - 'http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy'
    - 'http://www.facebook.com/McWhorterSchoolofPharmacy/'
    - 'http://www.instagram.com/samfordpharmacy/'
  course_prereqs_done:
    - 'Yes'
  course_prerequisites_link: 'https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/prerequisite-course-guides'
  credit_hour_policies: 'At least 16 credits 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_pcat: N/A
  crit_prereqgpa: '**'
  deadline_date: 'June 1, 2023'
  drug_radio: 'No'
  dual_concurrent: 'https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/joint-degrees'
  dual_conc_radio: 'No'
  dual_deg: 'Yes'
  dual_degrees_done:
    - 'Yes'
  dual_deg_checkboxes:
    - DUAL_DEG_MBA
    - DUAL_DEG_MHA
    - DUAL_DEG_MPH
    - DUAL_DEG_MSHI
    - DUAL_OTH
  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
  evaluations_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)'
  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'
  gpa_criteria_done:
    - 'Yes'
  institution_name: 'Samford University'
  international_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  interviews_done:
    - 'Yes'
  interview_format:
    - INTERVIEW_IN
  interview_link: 'http://samford.edu/pharmacy/doctor-of-pharmacy-admission'
  interview_process: |
    For full details on interview eligibility, please visit samford.edu/pharmacy/doctor-of-pharmacy-admission
    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.
  last_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  list_of_course_prerequisites:
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Math
      pre_coursetitle: 'Calculus I '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Statistics
      pre_coursetitle: 'Elementary Statistics '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Anatomy & Physiology'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Human Anatomy & Physiology'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Microbiology
      pre_coursetitle: Microbiology
    - 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 or Sociology '
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '2'
      pre_coursesubject: Other
      pre_coursetitle: 'Physical Education Activity or Lifetime Health and Wellness/Fitness'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '9'
      pre_coursesubject: 'General Elective(s)'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Additional Liberal Arts '
  lor_acc_radio: 'Yes'
  lor_c1a_radio: 'Recommended but Not Required'
  lor_c1b_text: ''
  lor_c1c_radio: 'Yes'
  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.'
  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. 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: 'CONDITIONALLY 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: |
    Spring 2023 Interview Dates Available Through June 2023
    
    OVER 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
    
    
    PCAT NOT REQUIRED
    
  observation_hours_done:
    - 'Yes'
  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.'
  pcat_and_other_tests_done:
    - 'Yes'
  pd_deg_pref: 'Not Required'
  phar_observation: NR
  phar_other_info: ''
  pi_video_embed:
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  post_bs_additional_info: ''
  post_bs_degree_abroad: 'No'
  pre_basic_hrs: '28'
  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.  
    A grade for Organic Chemistry must be available by the end of the Spring semester of the application cycle.  All other courses may be completed by end of the Summer semester of the application cycle.
    
  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. One semester of Organic Chemistry must be completed by the end of the Spring term of the application cycle to be eligible for admission consideration. Literature course must be 200/2000/Sophomore level or above.  '
  pre_quarter: ''
  pre_quarter_science: ''
  pre_semester: '64'
  priority_deadline_incentives: ''
  program_deadline_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_description: |
    Where You Get Your Pharm.D. Matters
     
    With innovative programs and courses, you can personalize your degree to achieve your specific career goals. Students pursue a variety of special interests, including missions, research and community pharmacy, with clinical sites in 12 states and 12 countries. Our graduates are prepared for success: https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/by-the-numbers
    
    We believe relationships matter. With student-led events and 15 pharmacy-specific student organizations, there are opportunities for you to get to know your classmates, faculty, staff and administration. With a history that spans more than 95 years, we have over 5000 alumni in 46 states, who believe in supporting our students. As part of Samford’s College of Health Sciences, students experience remarkable interprofessional opportunities that allow them to practice alongside students and professionals from a variety of health professions. Our state-of-the-art College of Health Sciences facilities providing a unique learning environment that is designed to foster interprofessional collaboration. 
    
    Learn more at samford.edu/pharmacy/
    
  program_description_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_location: AL
  pubpriv_inst: Private
  residency_done:
    - 'Yes'
  res_otherpref_radio: 'No'
  res_otherpref_text: ''
  res_statepref_radio: 'No'
  sa_details: 'Supplemental information questions and material requests will be included in the program materials area 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: '120'
  short_name: 'Samford U'
  sids:
    - '43'
  spp_1: '8'
  spp_oth_desc: ''
  sp_offered_radio: '1'
  stats_classsize: '120'
  stats_early: '28'
  stats_last_filled_seats: '91'
  supplemental_materials_done:
    - 'Yes'
  tests_other_radio: 'No'
  tests_other_tests: ''
  tests_pcat_link: ''
  tests_pcat_radio: Optional
  tests_pcat_text: 'As of August 2018, the PCAT is no longer required.  Applicants may submit a PCAT score for secondary consideration if desired.'
  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).  '
  upcoming_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  what_is_the_priority_application_deadline_for_your_program_: 'November 1, 2022'
  yes_phar_observation: ''