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PCAT no longer required for admission, however recommended if science GPA is less than 3.0.

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Contact Information

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PCAT no longer required for admission, however recommended if science GPA is less than 3.0.

Institution Address:

20 N Pine St.

Suite S722

Baltimore

Maryland

21201

United States

Program Location:

Maryland

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Patrice Sharp
Title: Admissions Counselor
Office: Pharmacy Hall S722
Phone (Work): 410-706-0732
Email: patrice.sharp@rx.umaryland.edu
Name: JuliAna Brammer
Title: Director of Admissions, Records and Registration
Office: Pharmacy Hall S722
Phone (Work): 410-706-3904
Email: jbrammer@rx.umaryland.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

April 1, 2022

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 1, 2021

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

Supplemental fee will be waived through the priority deadline.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

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

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

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?

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

105

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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/JD (Juris Doctor), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/dualdegrees/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore comprised of an academic health center along with the Schools of Medicine, Law, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dentistry and Social Work. UMSOP is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States, and through its education, research, and service programs, the School of Pharmacy strives to improve the health and well-being of society by aiding in the discovery, development, and use of medicines. In addition to cutting edge research in drug delivery mechanisms, cost impact studies, basic drug discovery and development, and disease management, the School engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities, partnering with over 200 community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other agencies to provide services to citizens and practitioners around the State and across the nation.
Link to brochure with more information: https://issuu.com/umbsop/docs/sop-pharmd-trifold-pages

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

PCAT strongly recommended for applicants with a science GPA of less than 3.0

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:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

We accept international credits. They must be evaluated by a transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services and we can count relevant coursework toward prerequisite requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	3	5
Statistics	General Statistics	3	5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology with Lab	8	12
Chemistry	General Chemistry with Lab	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with Lab	8	12
Microbiology	Microbiology with Lab	4	6
Math	Calculus	3	5
Physics	Physics with Lab	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology I & 11. No lab required.	6	9
Economics	Economics (Macro, Micro, or General)	3	5
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech Communications or Public Speaking	3	5
General Elective(s)	Humanities and Social Sciences	12	18

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

Prior to matriculation (August 2021)

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Needs to be an accredited institution

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Science coursework should be within 5 years of applying (most recent course within 5 years). We recommend a strong science background and at least one year of full-time coursework.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/prerequisites/

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?

Yes

Link to Supplemental Instructions:

https://rxsecure.umaryland.edu/apps/admissionssupplement/student/

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$55

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20174_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=7&SINGLESTORE=true

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

https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/how-to-apply/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Recommended

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/how-to-apply/

Additional PCAT information:

PCAT is strongly recommended for applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA in their science coursework.

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.

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

DAT, GRE, MCAT

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

We encourage pharmacy work or shadowing experience, however it is not required.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Two (2)

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

Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: 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): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

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.

We prefer individual letters of recommendation, however we can accept committee letters.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

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.

We prefer individual letters of recommendation, however we can accept composite letters.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/how-to-apply/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

https://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVIII/viii270.pdf

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

All applicants are required to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. for at least one semester (12 credits) https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/international-applicants/

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

TOEFL is not required. However, the School of Pharmacy recommends international applicants submit their results to PharmCAS if they have previously taken the exam.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Our admissions interviews involve interviews with current PharmD students, faculty and alumni. We also require a brief calculations assessment.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

$800 tuition deposit due by March 1st or within two weeks of offer if after March 1st.

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

2022-08-22

Additional details for accepted applicants:

https://www.umaryland.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

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Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

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