In response to the ongoing pandemic, completion of the PCAT is optional for the 2020-2021 cycle. Regional Tuition & Merit scholarships available $1,500 - $5,000. Interviews will be conducted virtually through Zoom.
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In response to the ongoing pandemic, completion of the PCAT is optional for the 2020-2021 cycle. Regional Tuition & Merit scholarships available $1,500 - $5,000. Interviews will be conducted virtually through Zoom.
University of Charleston School of Pharmacy
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston
West Virginia
25304
United States
West Virginia
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Name: Ms. Stacie Geise
Title: Director of Enrollment & Admissions
Office: Office of Enrollment & Admissions
Phone (Work): 304-357-4889
Email: staciegeise@ucwv.edu
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2021
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Early assurance
Last Entering Class
50
Upcoming Entering Class
60
15
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)
No
Program Description
The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy offers student pharmacists a technology-infused, dynamic, and rigorous curriculum that prepares graduates to practice in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. Our students are trained to know about the body, medications, and what happens when medications enter both a healthy and diseased body. From a state of the art facility, to an in-house patient care clinic, the UCSOP makes it possible for students to participate in delivering pharmacy services to real patient’s just steps away from their academic classroom and labs. From the beginning, we envisioned a different kind of school of pharmacy -- one where the role of pharmacy was shaped by community-focused students and caring, hands-on faculty in an intimate environment. The UCSOP uses a holistic admissions process to identify talented, qualified, and committed individuals through a competitive admissions process. Each applicant’s academic background and achievement, test scores, letters of recommendation, and more are reviewed. Please visit http://www.ucwv.edu/pharmacy for more information.
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
While we do not have a required minimum GPA or PCAT score, we consider a 2.75+ GPA and 50+ on PCAT to be competitive.
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36
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Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Anatomy | Human Anatomy & Lab (may be Human Anatomy & Physiology I) | 4 | 6 |
Physiology | Human Physiology & Lab (may be Human Anatomy & Physiology II) | 4 | 6 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology I and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology II and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Microbiology | Microbiology and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry I and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry II and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II and Lab | 4 | 6 |
Math | Calculus | 3 | 4.5 |
Statistics | Statistics | 2 | 3 |
Economics | Economics (Macro or Micro will be accepted) | 3 | 4.5 |
English Composition / Writing | English I | 3 | 4.5 |
English Composition / Writing | English II | 3 | 4.5 |
Social/Behavioral Science | Psychology or Sociology | 3 | 4.5 |
Humanities | History or Political Science | 3 | 4.5 |
Successfully complete all courses with a C- or better by August 1st of the August you plan to start the program
Courtesy Transcript Evaluation Available. Email your transcript and questions to pharmacy@ucwv.edu Prerequisites must be completed prior to the beginning of the professional program. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade C- or better prior to entry into the program. AP credit is only accpeted if it appears on a college transcript All questions should be directed to 304-357-4889 or pharmacy@ucwv.edu We do not waive any prerequisite coursework.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
Applicants can complete their Supplemental Application anytime online. There is no fee. Please visit: https://www.ucwv.edu/academics/schools/school-of-pharmacy/admissions/
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
In response to the ongoing pandemic, completion of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is optional for the 2020-2021 cycle. While this test-optional admission policy has been temporarily adopted, we strongly recommend applicants take the PCAT (if able) and submit scores to strengthen their admission application if one or more of the following conditions are met:
- Overall GPA below 2.75
- Downward trend in academic history, especially for science prerequisite courses
The MCAT, DAT, orGRE may be considered in lieu of the PCAT exam. While a GPA of 2.75 or above and scores on standardized exams in the 50th percentile and above are considered competitive, all applications are individually reviewed.
- Overall GPA below 2.75
- Downward trend in academic history, especially for science prerequisite courses
The MCAT, DAT, orGRE may be considered in lieu of the PCAT exam. While a GPA of 2.75 or above and scores on standardized exams in the 50th percentile and above are considered competitive, all applications are individually reviewed.
N/A
Yes
DAT, GRE, MCAT
Observation Hours
No
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
No Answer
No answer
The UCSOP requires two letters of recommendation. At least one letter MUST be from a faculty member/professor.
Residency
No
No
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Translation by any recognized official transcript evaluation service is required, however WES is preferred.
Yes
Select code 8246 and 5419. The TOEFL is NOT required if you took prerequisite coursework at an accredited US college or university.
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Once the UCSOP receives a complete PharmCAS application and Supplemental Application, it will be reviewed. Competitive applicants will be invited for an on-campus interview. The interview panel consist of at least two members. Each interview is 30 minutes in duration. The interview process is designed to ascertain the applicant's strengths in the non-cognitive areas of interest identified as important measures and potential for success in the school's pharmacy program.
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
$1,000 non-refundable tuition deposit due to accept offer and hold seat in program. $1,000 deposit can be split into two $500 installments. First $500 will be due in 1-2 weeks of offer, while second $500 will be due by May 1st.
- August 09, 2021
PHAR 501L is the required orientation for incoming students. This course will begin in August before the actual fall semester begins. Anticipated PHAR 501L Orientation start date for Fall 2021: August 9, 2021
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No