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

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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:

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

May 3, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

We review applications on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

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?

Last Entering Class

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

125

Upcoming Entering Class

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

110

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/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/

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

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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.

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

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/

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

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.

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/

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

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.

Interviews

Interview Format:

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

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Our admissions interviews involve at interviews with current PharmD students, faculty and alumni. We will offer online interview options for 2020-21 cycle.

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:

August 23, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

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

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?

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

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Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Upcoming Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

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