California Northstate University is applying for approval to transition from a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program to an accelerated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. More details will be released soon.
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Submission Number: 4059
Submission ID: 7
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Completed: Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:42
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Contact Information
California Northstate University is applying for approval to transition from a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program to an accelerated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. More details will be released soon.
9700 West Taron Drive
Elk Grove
California
95757
United States
California
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Name: Jason McDowell
Title: Senior Outreach & Admissions Advisor
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 916-686-7400
Email: COPadmissions@cnsu.edu -
Name: Natalie Cerna
Title: Clinical Affairs Coordinator
Office: Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
Phone (Work): 916-686-7400
Email: COPadmissions@cnsu.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 3, 2024
January 4, 2024
Applicants whose PharmCAS application is submitted by January 4, 2024 will be eligible for Priority Admission Scholarships, based on academic standing. This scholarship may be renewed annually as long as certain criteria are met.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
None
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
52
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MHA (Healthcare Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)
Yes
A 17-month Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is available to pharmacy students interested in pursuing a healthcare management degree. CNU also offers a one or two year Master of Pharmaceutical Science degree program to PharmD students. An Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is also available to second year pharmacy students interested in pursuing an MBA degree in conjunction with Sacramento State University. Email COPadmissions@cnsu.edu for more information.
Yes
Program Description
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy (CNUCOP), located just outside of the state capital, Sacramento, is a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program offering an innovative class schedule characterized by four days per week spent in the classroom and one weekday spent participating in extracurricular activities, including research, leadership, and/or hands-on work experiences. This class schedule provides students with the opportunity to personalize their learning experience and become equipped to enter the workforce in an accelerated manner.
CNUCOP provides unique learning experiences to our students through the use of active learning, specifically team-based learning, to deliver our curriculum. Through team-based learning, students are exposed to a diverse population of students from a variety of different backgrounds. Team discussions are stimulated by instructor facilitation, and practical application of the material through a variety of exercises and self-reflections solidifies the students’ knowledge base and understanding. As a result of student participation in a variety of interprofessional activities delivered by the College of Pharmacy, in association with CNU’s College of Medicine, Psychology, and Dentistry, our students learn how to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Furthermore, hands-on experiences gained through high fidelity simulation, the Advanced Pharmacy Practice laboratory, through research collaborations with faculty and preceptors, and experiential education rotations in a variety of settings, collectively provide opportunities for our students to bridge theory and practice across the pharmacy curriculum.
CNUCOP students have the opportunity to concurrently seek a Master of Healthcare Administration or Master of Pharmaceutical Science degree offered by California Northstate University, or a Executive Master of Business Administration degree, offered in conjunction with Sacramento State University.
CNUCOP provides unique learning experiences to our students through the use of active learning, specifically team-based learning, to deliver our curriculum. Through team-based learning, students are exposed to a diverse population of students from a variety of different backgrounds. Team discussions are stimulated by instructor facilitation, and practical application of the material through a variety of exercises and self-reflections solidifies the students’ knowledge base and understanding. As a result of student participation in a variety of interprofessional activities delivered by the College of Pharmacy, in association with CNU’s College of Medicine, Psychology, and Dentistry, our students learn how to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Furthermore, hands-on experiences gained through high fidelity simulation, the Advanced Pharmacy Practice laboratory, through research collaborations with faculty and preceptors, and experiential education rotations in a variety of settings, collectively provide opportunities for our students to bridge theory and practice across the pharmacy curriculum.
CNUCOP students have the opportunity to concurrently seek a Master of Healthcare Administration or Master of Pharmaceutical Science degree offered by California Northstate University, or a Executive Master of Business Administration degree, offered in conjunction with Sacramento State University.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
The Admissions Committee of California Northstate University College of Pharmacy uses a holistic review process, taking into account a broad range of factors in addition to academic standing (e.g. socioeconomic status, perseverance in the face of adversity, work and research experience, volunteer activities, etc) when reviewing applications.
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29
54
37
Upper division science courses may be substituted for a required biology courses on a case-by-case basis.
Yes
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General Chemistry I with lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 4 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | 4 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I or II lab | 1 | 1 |
Physiology | Human Physiology (if taking a combined Anatomy and Physiology course, Anatomy and Physiology I and II both must be taken to fulfill the Physiology course requirement) | 3 | 4 |
Math | Calculus or Statistics | 3 | 4 |
Biology/Biological Science | *General Biology I | 3 | 4 |
Biology/Biological Science | *General Biology II | 3 | 4 |
Biology/Biological Science | *Biology I or II lab | 1 | 1 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Public Speaking or Communications or Course Focused on English Speaking or Presentations | 3 | 4 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 3 | 4 |
General Elective(s) | General Education courses (Psychology or Economics preferred) but any other courses in the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences will be accepted | 6 | 8 |
All prerequisite coursework must be completed by the start of New Student Orientation, which is in the beginning of August each year.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
The Admissions Committee of California Northstate University College of Pharmacy uses a holistic review process to evaluate each application, thereby taking into account a variety of factors, in addition to an applicant's academic standing, including but not limited to: work or research experience, socioeconomic status, resilience, extracurricular activities, and other non-academic related activities. California Northstate University College of Pharmacy does not require a Bachelor's degree or PCAT. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Pharmacist: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Committee letters are accepted if a healthcare professional or supervisor or science faculty member is a part of the committee.
No
Accepted
No
Two letters of recommendation are required and must be written/typed on official letterhead and include contact information for the person writing the letter. Additionally, the letter must be sent directly from the reference to PharmCAS. A letter of reference from a science professor and healthcare professional or supervisor is preferred. If the student has been out of school for over three years, a letter from a recent supervisor and a healthcare professional can be submitted in place of the letter from a science professor. Letters of recommendation from family or friends are not acceptable. A Teacher's Assistant letter is accepted, if approved and signed by the science course professor.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Canadian and other foreign applicants who can obtain a visa are considered for admission. Canadian applicants and all other foreign applicants must submit a foreign coursework evaluation (WES) directly to PharmCAS. Foreign applicants must complete all of the pre-requisite course requirements. International applicants who have not completed at least two years and or least 40 semester units (56 quarter units) at a US college or university may be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Please visit our website for minimum score requirements. All qualifying applicants must interview for admission into the pharmacy program. Financial assistance may be limited for non-U.S. applicants. Personal transportation, such as a vehicle, will be necessary to participate in experiential education at clinical sites.
No
International applicants who have not completed 2 years or at least 40 semester units at a US college/university may be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum TOEFL IBT score is 80 and the minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Additional information pertaining to international applicants is available by visiting: https://pharmacy.cnsu.edu/admissions/international.php.
Yes
Additional information for international applicants is available at: https://pharmacy.cnsu.edu/admissions/international.php. For questions related to the application process, please contact COPadmissions@cnsu.edu.
Yes
Interviews
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
Applicants will participate in two multiple mini interviews, one with a faculty member and one with a faculty and student pair. A writing sample is also required. Students will have the opportunity to meet with current students in our program as well. Interviews are being conducted virtually with the option to visit our campus.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
A $100 non-refundable security deposit is required to be submitted with the Enrollment Agreement.
2024-08-12
New Student Orientation will be held one week prior to the first day of class.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes