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Submission Number: 4123
Submission ID: 71
Submission UUID: 17d91e7e-5b3a-4ed6-9cc6-494a8c715abd
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Tue, 08/20/2019 - 14:15
Completed: Thu, 06/02/2022 - 12:48
Changed: Wed, 06/08/2022 - 12:31
Remote IP address: 71.204.1.109
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
789 S Limestone
114 Lee T. Todd, Jr. Building
Lexington
Kentucky
40536-0596
United States
Kentucky
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Name: Candace Smigla
Title: Admissions Officer
Office: Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 859-780-5565 (text or call)
Email: candace.smigla@uky.edu -
Name: Admissions Office
Email: pharmacyadmissions@uky.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
April 3, 2023
Applications must be submitted to PharmCAS by the deadline. Applications must include 3 letters of recommendation by the deadline.
October 3, 2022
Applicants submitting applications by the Priority Deadline will receive full consideration for:
- Out-of-state Incentive Award consideration
- Waiver of $80 UK College of Pharmacy application fee
- Preferred interview invitation placement
- Post interview priority consideration
Non-Kentucky applicants should submit PharmCAS application early in the cycle to be considered for Incentive Award funding. All applicants are strongly advised to submit the application early.
- Out-of-state Incentive Award consideration
- Waiver of $80 UK College of Pharmacy application fee
- Preferred interview invitation placement
- Post interview priority consideration
Non-Kentucky applicants should submit PharmCAS application early in the cycle to be considered for Incentive Award funding. All applicants are strongly advised to submit the application early.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* Other
A minimum of 70 semester credit hours of pre-pharmacy coursework is required before entering the PharmD program. UKCOP's PharmD program is a 4-year program.
Not Required
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
142
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPA (Public Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)
No
Yes
Program Description
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) has a successful tradition as one of the leading pharmacy schools in the country. Established in 1870, the College has been ranked among the top 10 programs for over 35 years and is currently ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Graduates of UKCOP rank among the best in the nation in first time pass rates on the national licensing exam. UKCOP provides the type of world-ready education that ensures you will be a leader in the field. Located on a full health care campus with a level 1 trauma center, Children’s Hospital, and VA hospital, UKCOP is a preeminent institution for clinical pharmacy education.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.5
2.5
70
30
130
Yes
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Biology/Biological Science | Biology I and Lab | 4 | 8 |
Microbiology | Microbiology and Lab | 4 | 5 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry and Labs | 8 | 12 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry and Labs | 8 | 12 |
Anatomy | Human Anatomy | 3 | 5 |
Physiology | Physiology | 3 | 5 |
Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 3 |
Math | Mathematics: Option 1: College Algebra & Elementary Calculus (6-7 semester hours) OR Option 2: Calculus I (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
Other | Business | 3 | 3 |
English Composition / Writing | English I and II | 6 | 3 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Oral Communications | 3 | 5 |
General Elective(s) | Elective Courses (enough to bring total to 70 hours minimum including prerequisites) | 21 | 57 |
Applicants must complete all course prerequisites by end of spring term prior to entering the program (6/2023 for 8/2023 entrance). Prerequisite coursework may be completed in the summer prior to entering the program only by approval. Contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu for more information and/or to request a summer course approval.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- 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
For more course prerequisite information, visit https://pharmacy.uky.edu/admission-aid/pharmd-program/pre-pharmacy or contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu. NOTE: first-time freshmen who entered an undergraduate institution prior to Fall 2014 are required to complete different prerequisites. Students who entered college prior to Fall 2014, but have met the requirements of the current prerequisite courses may petition for course approval by submitting a course approval form. Request the course approval form at pharmacyadvising@uky.edu.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
UKCOP does not require a Supplemental Application; please complete the Program Materials section within the PharmCAS application then visit https://pharmacy.uky.edu/admission-aid/pharmd-program/pharmd-how-apply (see step 3) to submit the $80 UKCOP Application Fee. The UKCOP Application Fee may be waived for students who are granted a PharmCAS Fee Waiver. If you have been granted a PharmCAS Fee Waiver, contact Candace Smigla at candace.smigla@uky.edu to request a UKCOP Application Fee waiver.
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Accepted
Varies
Accepted
Varies
Three letters of recommendation are required; at least 1 of the 3 letters should be from a professor (preferably science or math) or pharmacist.
Yes
Residency
No
No
For Kentucky residency requirements for tuition purposes, please visit https://www.uky.edu/registrar/residency
Yes
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
UK College of Pharmacy only accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org.
Yes
All English as a Second Language (ESL) applicants are required to submit their TOEFL score to PharmCAS. A TOEFL score of 89 or higher is recommended. The only exception to the TOEFL requirement is if an applicant has obtained a bachelor's degree from an accredited English speaking institution or a diploma from a US high school.
No
Yes
Interviews
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
Interviews are required and applicants must be invited to interview. The interview assesses the applicant's communication skills, confidence, maturity, motivation, character, and ability to interact with others. Invitations are sent beginning two weeks prior to interview dates. See website for tentative interview dates.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
All deposits are non-refundable and applied to your fall tuition bill. You will receive notice of deposit amount and due date with your offer of admission.
2023-08-15
Information for accepted applicants will be communicated directly from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and is also available through the Recently Accepted section of the College website.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
Yes
Yes