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At the University at Buffalo, we blend the intricacies of pharmacy practice with the rigors of the pharmaceutical sciences, creating some of the best trained health care leaders in the country. We are ranked #1 in New York State and #14 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
Note: Calculus 2 is no longer a required prerequisite course.

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

270 Pharmacy Building

Buffalo

New York

14214

United States

Program Location:

New York

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: University at Buffalo
Title: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Office: Office of Admissions and Advisement
Email: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2022

Final Application Deadline Description:

October 1 deadline only for established affiliation agreements and Early Assurance programs.

Affiliation agreements: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas/transfer-affiliation-agreements.html
Combined degree: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academics/pharmd/dual-collaborative-degrees/ub-combined-pharmd.html
Early Assurance: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/early-assurance.html

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

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:

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

107

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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/JD (Juris Doctor), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

PharmD/MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics

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:

http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/dual-degrees.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

For over 130 years, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, renowned for innovation in clinical practice and research. The school is ranked as one of the top 15 schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in the United States, and #1 in New York State by U.S. News and World Report.

Expansive Education: More than 1,200 preceptors at over 750 experiential training sites

Interprofessional Culture: UB is a member of the Association of Academic Health Centers and is one of only 40 AAHC members to include a pharmacy school.

Distinctive Degrees: 17 degree programs, including dual PharmD degrees, combined PharmD degrees, BS, BS/MS, MS and PhD.

Engaged Students: 24 student organizations to develop professionalism and create career opportunities.

Respected Researchers: Top 30 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) research ranking.

Active Alumni Network Established network of more than 5,000 active alumni who offer mentoring and career guidance to students.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Applicants may complete their prerequisites at UB and then apply to our PharmD program using PharmCAS, or they may complete their prerequisites at another accredited institution. To complete prerequisite courses as an undergraduate at UB, apply directly to Undergraduate Admissions or International Admissions.
All undergraduate prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better by the end of the summer semester prior to fall matriculation. All science and math courses, including repeat courses, are included in the GPA.

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:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

Credit hours: flexible

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General or Inorganic Chemistry I with Laboratory	3	4
Chemistry	General or Inorganic Chemistry II with Laboratory	3	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory	3	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	Introductory Biology I with Laboratory	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	Introductory Biology II with Laboratory	3	4
Microbiology	Microbiology	3	4
Biochemistry	Biochemistry	3	4
Anatomy	Anatomy	3	4
Physiology	Physiology (see additional information regarding course prerequisites)	3	4
Math	Calculus I	3	4
Statistics	Statistics	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Composition I (waived if entering with bachelor's degree)	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Composition II (waived if entering with bachelor's degree)	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Science	3	4

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

All undergraduate prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better by the end of the summer semester prior to fall matriculation. Prerequisite courses do not have to be completed prior to application.

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

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

For coursework completed during the COVID 19 pandemic. Contact us at pharm-admit@buffalo.edu.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Physiology:
- Completing the highest level of Human and/or Mammalian Physiology offered at your institution fulfills this requirement.
- If your institution offers a Physiology sequence, you must complete the sequence.
- A combined Anatomy and Physiology I and II sequence is accepted.
- UB students must take the PGY 451 & PGY 452 sequence.
- Animal Physiology is not permitted.

Calculus:
Calc II is no longer a prerequisite.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas/pharmcas-requirements.html#courses

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas/pharmcas-requirements.html#pcat

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, OAT

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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: ACCEPTED
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?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

It is important to develop relationships to obtain academic and professional references by visiting your professors during office hours, impressing your supervisors, meeting with your advisor regularly, and shadowing or volunteering in a health-care setting. Share your personal essay with your evaluator so they understand your motivation towards pharmacy. You may ask your evaluator(s) to write a letter of recommendation, save it electronically, and later submit it during the application cycle in which you are applying.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

P1 students are eligible for competitive scholarships, when available, and determined primarily by information in the PharmCAS application. These include one-time scholarships for non-New York State residents to help offset the cost of out-of-state tuition. After P1 year, students may obtain residency and qualify for in-state tuition. Scholarship decisions are made and conveyed during the admissions process. These scholarships are not available to international students - however, we do offer scholarships to Canadian students. Scholarship opportunities continue to be available throughout the program thanks to the generosity of alumni, friends, and various organizations/corporations.

https://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

All documents are collected electronically. Please do not mail any materials unless requested. See "International Students" tab: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas.html

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:

A TOEFL score of 79 iBT/550 paper-based is required or an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and with no subscore below 6.0 (on the Academic version of the test) is required. The TOEFL or IELTS score must be dated within two years of the time the application is reviewed. For exemptions, see English Proficiency: https://grad.buffalo.edu/explore/admissions/requirements.html

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Applicants will be notified via email anytime throughout the admissions cycle if selected for an interview. Students who have an immediate family member (parents, spouses, siblings, children) who is an alumnus of our school (PharmD or Pharmaceutical Sciences) are guaranteed an interview. Applicants supply this information on their PharmCAS application and may alert us by emailing pharm-admit@buffalo.edu. See Interview Information: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas/pharmcas-requirements.html#reference

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas/pharmcas-requirements.html#reference

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

Yes

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

Email pharm-admit@buffalo.edu

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

Aug 29, 2022

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Students are required to attend Orientation, which is held the Thursday and Friday before classes start. International Students are also required to attend the International Student Welcome Series, which is held the week before classes start.

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

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