SPPS has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists and is ranked #1 in New York State and #14 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
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Submission Number: 4113
Submission ID: 61
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SPPS has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists and is ranked #1 in New York State and #14 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
270 Pharmacy Building
Buffalo
New York
14214
United States
New York
-
Name: University at Buffalo
Title: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Office: Office of Admissions and Advisement
Email: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2021
No
Program Information
Full Accreditation
- N/A
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Last Entering Class
125
Upcoming Entering Class
122
50
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/JD (Juris Doctor), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
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 1,100 preceptors at over 650 experiential training sites
Leadership Development: Ranked #2 in the country for producing graduates who become deans or chairs at other U.S. pharmacy schools (Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education)
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: 16 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 25 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.
Expansive Education: More than 1,100 preceptors at over 650 experiential training sites
Leadership Development: Ranked #2 in the country for producing graduates who become deans or chairs at other U.S. pharmacy schools (Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education)
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: 16 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 25 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.
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
B
B
70
45
0
Credit hours: flexible
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General or Inorganic Chemistry I with Laboratory | ||
Chemistry | General or Inorganic Chemistry II with Laboratory | ||
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | ||
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory | ||
Biology/Biological Science | Introductory Biology I with Laboratory | ||
Biology/Biological Science | Introductory Biology II with Laboratory | ||
Microbiology | Microbiology | ||
Biochemistry | Biochemistry | ||
Anatomy | Anatomy | ||
Physiology | Physiology | ||
Math | Calculus I | ||
Math | Calculus II | ||
Statistics | Statistics | ||
Social/Behavioral Science | Social Science | ||
English Composition / Writing | English Composition I (waived if entering with bachelor's degree) | ||
English Composition / Writing | English Composition II (waived if entering with bachelor's degree) |
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.
Prerequisite List: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/doctor-of-pharmacy--pharmd-/pharmcas/pharmcas-requirements.html#courses
SPPS PharmD Technical Standards: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academics/pharmd/curriculum/technical-standards.html
Intern Permits and Licensing Requirements: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academics/pharmd/curriculum/intern-permits-licensing.html
SPPS PharmD Technical Standards: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academics/pharmd/curriculum/technical-standards.html
Intern Permits and Licensing Requirements: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academics/pharmd/curriculum/intern-permits-licensing.html
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
PCAT and Other Tests
Conditionally Required
- The PCAT or other graduate standardized admissions exam* is waived for applicants with a math and science prerequisite GPA of 3.3 and higher
- The PCAT or other graduate standardized admissions exam* is highly recommended for applicants with a math and science prerequisite GPA between 3.0-3.3
- The PCAT or other graduate standardized admissions exam* is required for applicants with a math and science prerequisite GPA of less than 3.0
*If you have taken the GRE, MCAT, DAT, GMAT or LSAT within the last three years, we will accept those test scores in lieu of the PCAT. The PCAT is preferred.
- The PCAT or other graduate standardized admissions exam* is highly recommended for applicants with a math and science prerequisite GPA between 3.0-3.3
- The PCAT or other graduate standardized admissions exam* is required for applicants with a math and science prerequisite GPA of less than 3.0
*If you have taken the GRE, MCAT, DAT, GMAT or LSAT within the last three years, we will accept those test scores in lieu of the PCAT. The PCAT is preferred.
0
Yes
DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, OAT
Observation Hours
No
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- 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
Recommended but not required
No
Recommended but not required
No
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.
Residency
No
No
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.
International Applicants
Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
All documents are collected electronically. Please do not mail any materials unless requested. See Step 2: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academic-programs/pharmd/pharmd-via-pharmcas.html
Yes
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
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
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/academic-programs/pharmd/Interview_Information.html
Accepted Applicants
Yes
Yes
Email pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
- August 30, 2021
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.
No
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
Yes