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Institution Address:

1900 Belmont Blvd

Nashville

Tennessee

37212

United States

Program Location:

Tennessee

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Ginger Hooper
Title: Admissions Assistant
Office: Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 615-460-8122
Email: pharmacy@belmont.edu
Name: Bill Nichols
Title: Director of Admissions for Graduate Health Science Programs
Office: Belmont University
Phone (Work): 615-460-6107
Email: pharmacy@belmont.edu

Institutional Website:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

Belmont University College of Pharmacy accepts students on a rolling basis throughout the year as seats are available. Early application is encouraged.

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

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?

* 2 - 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:

Upcoming Entering Class

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

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/MBA (Business Administration)

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:

Applicants to the PharmD/MBA are required to have a bachelor's degree for entry into the MBA program.

Program Description

Belmont University College of Pharmacy is located in one of America's great cities - Nashville, Tennessee - known for its strong healthcare industry, superb recreational opportunities, exceptional quality of life, and talented musicians from all genres.

Belmont University offers a four-year graduate program leading to the PharmD that provides our students with the education to compassionately serve patients and effectively manage a variety of healthcare systems. Service to others is a hallmark of the Belmont experience for pharmacy students. Our faculty set the example with care and concern for each student in a rigorous academic setting.

Alongside the core curriculum, we offer innovative concentrations to enhance our graduates’ marketability and career options, including: Management, Health Care Informatics, Advanced Pharmacotherapy, Missions/Public Health, and a PharmD/MBA dual degree. Our location provides exceptional experiential and interprofessional opportunities in world-class medical centers, community pharmacies, healthcare companies and neighborhood clinics. And students can also take advantage of advanced practice sites across the country and through international mission trips.

The result of all this? Our graduates consistently achieve first-time pass rates on the NAPLEX and MPJE that are well above the national average for pharmacy schools. You can see the most recent results on our website.

Program Description Video:

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Generally, applicant GPAs are not recalculated to meet minimum standards - all courses are included in the GPA calculation, even courses that have since been repeated. However, the Admissions Committee may, on occasion, consider recalculating GPAs to meet minimum standards if all other parts of the application file are exemplary and demonstrate potential.

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:

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

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	1st Biology - A course in biology such as general biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, genetics, and A&P. Must include a lab.	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	2nd Biology - A second course in biology such as general biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, genetics, and A&P. Must include a lab.	4	6
Chemistry	General (Inorganic) Chemistry I - The first course in a two-course general chemistry sequence. Must include a lab.	4	6
Chemistry	General (Inorganic) Chemistry II - The second course in a two-course general chemistry sequence. Must include a lab. (At quarter-based institutions, the sequence must also include a third course)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I - The first course in a two-course organic chemistry sequence. Must include a lab, which can be part of a 2-credit lab for both organic chemistry courses.	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II - The second course in a two-course organic chemistry sequence. Must include a lab, which can be part of a 2-credit lab for both organic chemistry courses.	4	6
Physics	Physics - An algebra-based or calculus-based physics course. Does not require a lab.	3	5
Math	Calculus - A calculus course providing an introduction to analytical geometry, limits, integration, and differentiation.	3	5
Statistics	Statistics - A course in probability and statistics. Topics include descriptive measures, elementary probability distributions, sampling distributions, one and two sample inferences on means and proportions, simple linear regression, and correlation.	3	5
English Composition / Writing	*1st Writing - A course designed to improve writing skills which may include a course designated by the institution as writing intensive. English Composition I is recommended.	3	4
English Composition / Writing	*2nd Writing - A second course designed to improve writing skills which may include a course designated by the institution as writing intensive. English Composition II is recommended.	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	*Oral Communication Skills - A course designed to improve oral communication skills, such as public speaking (recommended), interpersonal communication or professional communication.	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	*2nd Communication Skills - A second course designed to improve communication skills. May include a third writing course or a foreign language speaking course.	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	*1st Behavioral or Social Science - A course from one of the following areas: psychology (recommended), economics (recommended), anthropology, sociology, history, political science, communication theory, minority studies or global issues.	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	*2nd Behavioral or Social Science - A second course from one of the following areas: psychology (recommended), economics (recommended), anthropology, sociology, history, political science, communication theory, minority studies or global issues.	3	4
Humanities	*Humanities - A content-based course (rather than skill-based) from one of the following areas: literature, fine arts, philosophy, ethics, foreign culture or religion.	3	4
General Elective(s)	*1st Elective - A college level course, excluding all other prerequisites.	3	4
General Elective(s)	*2nd Elective - A college level course, excluding all other prerequisites.	3	4
General Elective(s)	*3rd Elective - A college level course, excluding all other prerequisites.	3	4

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

All prerequisite coursework must be completed by the first day of classes in the first fall term.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

* Prerequisite courses designated with an asterisk are not required of applicants who will complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution before enrolling in the PharmD program. However, these prerequisites will be required up until the time that the degree is completed and verified on a submitted official transcript. Pre-pharmacy requirements may be taken at any regionally-accredited college or university and must be completed prior to matriculation into Belmont University College of Pharmacy. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better or credited by receiving Advanced Placement (AP) high school credit.

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:

Not Required or Considered

Additional PCAT information:

Belmont does not require the PCAT, but candidates may strengthen their application with competitive scores.

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.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

Prefer individual references, but a committee letter will be accepted for one of the two references required.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

Prefer individual references, but a composite letter will be accepted for one of the two references required.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

At least one letter of reference from a pharmacist is preferred, although not required.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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:

School only accepts evaluations from WES and English translation required.

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:

International applicants whose native language is not English must take the exam. The TOEFL requirement may be waived for students who hold a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in the US.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Qualified applicants are invited to attend an upcoming Interview Day. Interview days are held weekly during many weeks of the year and each one is limited in size. Each applicant will meet individually with three different interviewers. In addition to an interview appointment, Interview Days often include a program presentation, a campus and facility tour, opportunity to talk with current students, and an onsite writing sample.

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:

A $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit is required to hold a place in the entering class. The enrollment deposit is generally required within a month after admission with the time frame shortened later in the spring and early summer as space is available.

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

August 18, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Student orientation begins one week prior to the first day of classes.

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

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?

Yes