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Touro College of Pharmacy-NY is excited to participate in the Early Decision process with an application deadline of September 8, 2020.

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Touro College of Pharmacy-NY is excited to participate in the Early Decision process with an application deadline of September 8, 2020.

Institution Address:

230 West 125th Street

New York

10033

United States

Program Location:

New York

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Heidi Fuchs
Title: Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management
Office: Touro College of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 646-981-4750
Email: admissions.pharmacy@touro.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

Deadline for filing your entire PharmCAS application with transcript and at least one letter of recommendation to PharmCAS. In order to meet the verified application deadline, we recommend that you e-submit your application several weeks prior to June 1st.

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?

* 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:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), 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/MPH (Public Health)

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:

In conjunction with the New York Medical College, we offer the opportunity to complete your Masters of Public Health (M.P.H.) This joint effort provides students with greater knowledge and skills in designing educational programs and interventions, developing policies, administering services, conducting research, and regulating health systems. Students receiving the MPH degree will be well-positioned for broader career opportunities in the fields of pharmacy.

Program Description

Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP), located in NYC, is a 4 year PharmD program in the Harlem community of Manhattan, home to a large number of health care facilities, community organizations & rich in cultural diversity, offering an abundance of opportunities for career development. Our unique educational experience emphasizes hands-on learning, extensive practice experience & service to the community. Our exceptional, 2.5+1.5 curriculum sets it apart, providing students 9 rotations, placing us amongst the few programs with the most experiential education. We are focused on cultural awareness & community outreach, offer small classes & many opportunities to work closely with skilled faculty & network with a variety of health care providers. Our core values reflect a commitment to fostering access to underserved populations, communication, community engagement, population health & leadership skills so our graduates will be highly sought after by the employment community. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. We require 67 credits of pre-pharmacy undergrad coursework. http://tcop.touro.edu/

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	Biology with lab	8
Chemistry	General Chemistry with lab	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with lab	8
Anatomy	Human Anatomy with lab OR Anatomy and Physiology 1 with lab	4
Physiology	Physiology with lab OR Anatomy and Physiology II with lab	4
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4
Physics	Physics with lab	4
Biochemistry	Biochemistry	3
Math	Calculus	3
Economics	Economics	3
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	English Oral Communication/Public Speaking/Speech	3
Humanities	Humanities (English Literature/History, Philosophy, Ethics.) We require two 3 credit courses in this area.	6
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/Behavioral Science (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology.) We require two 3 credit courses in this area.	6

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

Coursework should be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Biology, Chemistry. Organic Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and Physics must include a laboratory. Additionally, we require Biochemistry, Calculus, Economics, English Composition, Oral Communication, Humanities and Social/Behavioral Sciences coursework. While we do not require a bachelor's degree, it is preferred. We do require you to complete a minimum of 67 pre-pharmacy undergraduate credits and meet the pre-professional coursework. We suggest you have a minimum of 72 college credits in order to be eligible to apply for graduate level financial aid.

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?

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

We have incorporated any supplemental questions into the PharmCAS application

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://tcop.touro.edu/admissions--aid/

Additional PCAT information:

Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is strongly recommend If PCAT scores are submitted, please note the following: 1. Official scores must be sent directly to PharmCAS by Pearsons. 2. PCAT scores are valid only if the test was taken within the last two years (e.g., for Fall 2021 not before July 2019).

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?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

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

We accept a committee letter to fulfill two letters of recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

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.

We accept a composite letter to fulfill two letters of recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Candidates are required to submit three letters of recommendation, including one from a healthcare professional and at least one from a science professor from whom you earned a grade. We do not accept letters from family members. Recommenders must complete and submit the PharmCAS Reference Request Form directly to PharmCAS.

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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

FTER will be accepted from World Education Services (WES) only

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:

Non-native English speakers must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) with a minimum composite score of 80, and a minimum score of 20 in each section of the test (reading, listening, writing and speaking) is required. TOEFL is not required if the applicants earned their bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States. Submit results to PharmCAS, using code B854. To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the minimum scores. TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Touro College of Pharmacy will notify candidates selected for an interview via e-mail. The interview day will include interviews with faculty, group and individual sessions, a meet and greet with current students when possible and a campus tour. The interview day will last approximately five hours and includes a light breakfast and full lunch. Not all applicants will be selected for an interview.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://tcop.touro.edu/admissions--aid/application-review/

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:

Accepted candidates must submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 within ten (10) business days of the acceptance deadline to hold a place in class. Towards the end of the cycle this time-frame may be shortened. Deposits are credited toward tuition upon matriculation.

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

August 24, 2020

Additional details for accepted applicants:

New Student Orientation is held the week preceding the start of classes and attendance is mandatory. Dates for orientation can be found on our academic calendar several months prior http://tcop.touro.edu/academics/doctor-of-pharmacy/academic-calendar/

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?