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                                100% OF ACCEPTED STUDENTS FOR 2021-22 WILL BE AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP
                                Made possible by the Feurt Committee; scholarship application and FAFSA required

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Institution Address:
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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: Angela S. Finerson, PharmD, MBA
  Title: Director of Admissions and Alumni Affairs
  Office: 901-448-7172
  Phone (Work): 901-448-6036
  Email: futurepharmacist@uthsc.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline:
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What is the application deadline for your program?: February 1, 2021
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Does your institution participate in Early Decision?: Yes

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?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Program Structure:
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What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?: * 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Alternative Enrollment Options:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance 


Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 198

Upcoming Entering Class
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Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:: 200
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:: 26

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
The UTHSC College of Pharmacy partners with the University of Memphis to offer a PharmD/Master of Science in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (MS ICL). The MS ICL prepares students with a foundation in teaching, learning, and assessment skills.


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.


Program Description
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Program Description:
The UTHSC PharmD is a mark of distinction. The mission of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy is to prepare tomorrow's pharmacy leaders and advocates for the profession. Our graduates enter contemporary practice settings with confidence and a diverse skillset. The curriculum strongly supports graduates who desire to continue their education through residencies or other postgraduate training, as well as those who plan to enter practice directly after graduation. Our main campus resides in Memphis on the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center campus, with additional campuses located in Nashville and Knoxville. The college continues to be ranked in the top 20 of all colleges of pharmacy nationwide, and graduates consistently score greater than the national and state averages on board exam pass rates.

The UTHSC student pharmacist acquires clinical knowledge and finesse through a varied curricula consisting of an integrated curriculum introducing therapeutics-based courses in the P1 year; APPEs beginning in the P3 year, providing students earlier 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.
 
To learn more visit: http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/index.php


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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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.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All science courses should include a laboratory component.  All pre-pharmacy work must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Review will focus on composite GPA, science GPA, 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. For more information, please see our website https://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions/prereqcoursework.php

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

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.


PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Not Required or Considered
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Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No


Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No


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 (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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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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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
There will be at least 12 interview days during the admissions cycle. Selected applicants are invited for personal interviews at one of our campuses. 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 $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class::
- August 03, 2020

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