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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

789 S Limestone

114 Lee T. Todd, Jr. Building

Lexington

Kentucky

40536-0596

United States

Program Location:

Kentucky

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Jason Mitchell, Ed.D.
Title: Director of Enrollment Management
Phone (Work): 859-448-7801 (text or call)
Name: Candace Smigla, MLIS, MS
Title: Admissions Officer
Phone (Work): 859-780-5565 (text or call)
Email: pharmacyadmissions@uky.edu

Institutional Website:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

April 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

PharmCAS application must be verified and received by the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) by April 1, as well as payment of the UKCOP application fee and three completed evaluations (references) in your PharmCAS application.

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Yes

Program Information

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

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

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?

* Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

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.

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Last Entering Class

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

140

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

140

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

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/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPA (Public Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

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 more than 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 (98% in 2018) 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, the Children’s Hospital, and VA hospital, UKCOP is a preeminent institution for clinical pharmacy education.

Program Description Video:

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

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:

130

Course Prerequisites

List of 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)	19	57

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

Applicants must complete all course prerequisites by end of spring term prior to entering the program (6/2021 for 8/2021 entrance). Prerequisite coursework may be completed in the summer prior to entering the program only by approval from the pre-pharmacy advisor: pharmacyadvising@uky.edu.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

For specific course prerequisite information and equivalencies, visit http://pharmacy.uky.edu/prepharmacy or contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu NOTE: first-time freshmen entering your 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.

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?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$80.00

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://pharmacy.uky.edu/pharmd-admission-steps

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

UKCOP does not require a Supplemental Application; please complete the Program Materials section within the PharmCAS application then visit https://pharmacy.uky.edu/pharmd-admission-steps (see step 3) to submit the $80 UK Application Fee. The UK Application Fee may be waived for students who are granted a PharmCAS Fee Waiver. Contact Candace Smigla at candace.smigla@uky.edu to request a UK fee waiver.

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Not Required or Considered

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

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

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: 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
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

Committee letters are accepted.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

Composite letters are accepted.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Three letters of recommendation are required; at least 1 of the 3 letters should be from a professor (preferably science or math) or pharmacist.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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:

UK College of Pharmacy only accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org or Josef Silny https://www.jsilny.org/

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:

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.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

All interview dates are tentative. Applicants must be invited to interview. Invitations are sent beginning two weeks prior to interview dates. The interview assesses the applicant's communication skills, confidence, maturity, motivation, character and ability to interact with others.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.uky.edu/pharmd-professional-program/pharmd-admission-information/interviews

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?

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

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.

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

August 15, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Information for accepted applicants will be communicated directly from the College of Pharmacy and is also available through the Recently Accepted section of the College website.

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

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?

Yes