PCAT no longer required for admission, however recommended if science GPA is less than 3.0.
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Submission Number: 4124
Submission ID: 72
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Created: Sat, 09/07/2019 - 08:10
Completed: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:43
Changed: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 13:30
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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
PCAT no longer required for admission, however recommended if science GPA is less than 3.0.
20 N Pine St.
Suite S722
Baltimore
Maryland
21201
United States
Maryland
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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
Yes
Program Application Deadline
May 2, 2022
November 1, 2021
Supplemental fee will be waived through the priority deadline.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
- N/A
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
105
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/JD (Juris Doctor), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
No
https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/dualdegrees/
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
Link to brochure with more information: https://issuu.com/umbsop/docs/sop-pharmd-trifold-pages
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.5
2.5
PCAT strongly recommended for applicants with a science GPA of less than 3.0
65
38
99
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.
Yes
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 |
Prior to matriculation (August 2021)
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Needs to be an accredited institution
- 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
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.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/how-to-apply/
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Recommended
PCAT is strongly recommended for applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA in their science coursework.
N/A
Yes
DAT, GRE, MCAT
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
We encourage pharmacy work or shadowing experience, however it is not required.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- 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
Conditionally accepted
We prefer individual letters of recommendation, however we can accept committee letters.
No
Conditionally accepted
We prefer individual letters of recommendation, however we can accept composite letters.
No
https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/how-to-apply/
Yes
Residency
No
No
https://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVIII/viii270.pdf
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
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/
No
TOEFL is not required. However, the School of Pharmacy recommends international applicants submit their results to PharmCAS if they have previously taken the exam.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Our admissions interviews involve interviews with current PharmD students, faculty and alumni. We also require a brief calculations assessment.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
$800 tuition deposit due by March 1st or within two weeks of offer if after March 1st.
- Aug 22, 2022
https://www.umaryland.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes