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Apply early and choose your campus-Memphis, Nashville, or Knoxville
Ranked Top 20 among 140+ U.S. PharmD programs
Certificates-Nuclear Pharmacy, Rural Health, Health Informatics
47% of 2024 grads matched for PGY1 Residency (78 students) or Fellowship (4 students) 
100% job seeking graduates licensed and working 3 months after graduation(2023), 90% of 2024 grads had offers by graduation
$1.6M+ awarded annually in scholarships
2024-25 Annual Tuition $23,365 In-State, $28,590 Out-of-State

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Street 1: 881 Madison Avenue
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City: Memphis
State: Tennessee
Zip: 38163
Country: United States

Program Location:: Tennessee
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Kara Bowen, MBA
  Title: Director of Admissions and Recruitment
  Office: 901-448-7172
  Phone (Work): 901-448-2075
  Email: futurepharmacist@uthsc.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/
- https://futurepharmacist.uthsc.edu/inquiryform

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: February 3, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
Competitive applicants are invited to interview on a rolling basis. Selected students schedule the date and format (in person at our Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville campuses or by Zoom) and are informed of their admission decision within three business days of their interview. Admitted students rank their campus preference (all four years in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, or the first year in Memphis and the next three in Nashville and Knoxville) so applying early is recommended.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : November 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Be among the first to secure your preferred campus location-Memphis, Nashville, or Knoxville.
Priority consideration for scholarship awards. Scholarships range from $1,000-$5,000 per year. 


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Memphis Campus (main campus), University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Nashville Campus , University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Knoxville Campus 
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is an en-route degree awarded to PharmD students after second professional year. Requirements for this degree include all PharmD prerequisite undergraduate coursework and 6 credit hours of US History or one year of high school US History credit. The 6 hours of US History credits may also be used to satisfy the Humanities prerequisite requirement. https://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions/prereqcoursework.php


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Geographically dispersed campuses

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 104
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MSHI  or MHIIM (Health Informatics), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
PharmD/MS-ICL (Instruction and Curriculum Leadership)


Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is an en-route degree awarded to PharmD students after second professional year.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
As the state's flagship health science research institution, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy has been a leader in training generations of the profession's top-tier educators, practitioners, and pharmaceutical scientists for more than a century. Ranked in the Top 20 PharmD programs in the nation, our curriculum strongly supports graduates desiring to continue their education through residencies and fellowships, in addition to those entering practice directly after graduation. 47% of the Class of 2024 matched for PGY1 Residency (78 students) or fellowship (4 students), ranking 3rd in the US for the number of students matched for PGY1. 90% of 2024 grads had their offers prior to graduation. In 2022 and 2023, 98% and 100% of job seeking grads were licensed and practicing 3 months post graduation.
The integrated curriculum introduces therapeutics-based courses in the P1 year, 10 APPEs (advanced pharmacy practice experience) beginning in the P3 year, provides students more exposure to clinical rotations across the state and beyond; clinical simulation, utilizing standardized patients, task trainers, high-fidelity patient simulators, and virtual reality; interprofessional experiences and team-based training. 
-190+ top experiential sites include St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Vanderbilt University hospitals, VA hospitals, and UT Medical Center.
-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery, Medication Therapy Management, and Point of Care certificates included in the curriculum 
-Dual-certificate programs in Nuclear Pharmacy, Health Informatics and Information Management, and Rural Health or choose from dozens of pharmacy electives
-#6 in NIH Funding
-VETS Campus/Yellow Ribbon School
Viewbook- https://issuu.com/uthsc/docs/cop_viewbook_2022_-_update_oct._2022
Learn More- https://futurepharmacist.uthsc.edu/inquiryform

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
All prerequisite courses must have a grade of C- or higher and must be taken from a regionally accredited college or university. 
Cumulative Undergraduate GPA Metrics for the 2024 Entering Class:
3.35   25th Percentile
3.53     50th (Median) Percentile
3.76   75th Percentile

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 62
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 35
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology/Zoology
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communications/Speech
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social Sciences
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities
Semester Hours (Min): 6

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All coursework should be completed by the end of spring semester prior to enrollment. Admitted students may request an extension for any needed summer coursework. Summer coursework must be completed prior to the start of Orientation. 

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Students are strongly encouraged to take traditional, in person courses and labs. 

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Students are encouraged to opt for letter grades. 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All science courses should include a laboratory component.  All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.  Review will focus on composite GPA, science GPA, number of course credits taken per semester, completeness of transcript, and academic trends. Applicants are encouraged to take additional upper division sciences to strengthen their application and assure the best preparation for pharmacy school.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions/prereqcoursework.php
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $75.00
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Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
Information about the online supplemental application is sent to students who are offered acceptance to the program.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Three (3)

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: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Committee and composite letters count as two evaluations.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
Initial residency classification is determined by admissions staff from information submitted by the student on the Central Application System (PharmCAS) application for College admissions. https://uthsc.edu/admissions/residency.php

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
WES reports are required as part of the PharmCAS application.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
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Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework before matriculation.


I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Interview days are held continuously throughout the admissions cycle.  Selected applicants are invited for a personal interview on a rolling basis once their application is received and complete.  Tours of the campuses, led by current students, are included in the interview day itinerary.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Candidates accepted to the program are required to submit a $1000 non-refundable enrollment deposit. Deposits are applied to fall tuition. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-11
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Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes