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Submission Number: 4126
Submission ID: 74
Submission UUID: 696c84b7-3d0f-4d9e-b626-876066072770
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=Eq8uL5Ygqr5UHC7Zg-KTzDJT6zFOkMo8EeK4eoMSkm8
Created: Fri, 09/06/2019 - 13:14
Completed: Tue, 06/14/2022 - 12:33
Changed: Tue, 02/28/2023 - 15:55
Remote IP address: 15.65.25.39
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
428 Church Street
Ann Arbor
Michigan
48109
United States
Michigan
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Office: PharmD Admissions
Phone (Work): 734-764-7312
Email: mich.pharm.admissions@umich.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
October 3, 2022
Those that apply by the Priority Deadline and will be asked to interview will interview earlier on in the admissions cycle, and if admitted, will be in the first round of scholarship consideration.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
None
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
85
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
No
We have the following dual PharmD/PhD programs:
PharmD/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PharmD/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry
PharmD/PhD in Clinical Translational Science
Please note that you will be required to apply to each program individually. The deadline to submit your application for any of the PhD programs is December 1st, 2022.
PharmD/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PharmD/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry
PharmD/PhD in Clinical Translational Science
Please note that you will be required to apply to each program individually. The deadline to submit your application for any of the PhD programs is December 1st, 2022.
Yes
Program Description
As one of America's top-ranked PharmD programs, the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy provides a pharmacy education unsurpassed in breadth and depth. We offer more than 500 experiences around the U.S. and overseas, including a vast selection of centers, clinics, and other medical units affiliated with the University of Michigan Health System, one of the nation's best. We have a diverse class, with admitted students come from across the U.S., Canada, and other countries of the world.
To maximize individualized learning, class sizes are limited to roughly 85 students per year. Students are part of a close-knit community with ready access to the outstanding resources of a world-renowned university and top-ranked multihealth system. The small class size also creates more quality opportunities to sharpen clinical, leadership, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and other high-demand career skills. Pharmacy professors include basic and clinical scientists recognized around the world for expertise in their fields. Our 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio means that students are able to build strong relationships with faculty.
Clinical experiences begin the first year and are structured over four years to build high-level competencies via on-location training, coursework, and laboratory assignments. Students partner with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and other heath care professionals to provide a well-rounded, interprofessional learning environment. The fourth year consists of rotations at a diversity of sites with the purpose of helping students to choose the career path that best suits their talents and aspirations. Each year, the college awards more than $1 million in scholarships. Contact us at 734-764-7312 or mich.pharm.admissions@umich.edu to learn how you can pursue your PharmD education at the top-tier University of Michigan Michigan PharmD program.
To maximize individualized learning, class sizes are limited to roughly 85 students per year. Students are part of a close-knit community with ready access to the outstanding resources of a world-renowned university and top-ranked multihealth system. The small class size also creates more quality opportunities to sharpen clinical, leadership, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and other high-demand career skills. Pharmacy professors include basic and clinical scientists recognized around the world for expertise in their fields. Our 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio means that students are able to build strong relationships with faculty.
Clinical experiences begin the first year and are structured over four years to build high-level competencies via on-location training, coursework, and laboratory assignments. Students partner with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and other heath care professionals to provide a well-rounded, interprofessional learning environment. The fourth year consists of rotations at a diversity of sites with the purpose of helping students to choose the career path that best suits their talents and aspirations. Each year, the college awards more than $1 million in scholarships. Contact us at 734-764-7312 or mich.pharm.admissions@umich.edu to learn how you can pursue your PharmD education at the top-tier University of Michigan Michigan PharmD program.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
n/a
n/a
60
28
84
Yes
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Biology/Biological Science | Biology I | 3 | 6 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology II | 3 | 6 |
Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 3 | 3 |
Math | Calculus | 3 | 3 |
Chemistry | Chemistry (general & qualitative with lab) | 6 | 8 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with lab | 3 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with lab | 3 | 6 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 3 | 3 |
Biology/Biological Science | Genetics | 3 | 3 |
Anatomy | Human Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | 6 |
Physiology | Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 6 |
Microbiology | Microbiology (with lab) | 3 | 3 |
Physics | Physics I | 3 | 6 |
Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities or Foreign Language | 6 | 6 |
Social/Behavioral Science | Social Science | 6 | 6 |
Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to the start of the term that the student wishes to enroll.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
If you have questions about your specific classes taken online, please contact the PharmD Admissions Team at mich.pharm.admissions@umich.edu.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
*PLEASE NOTE: In order for us to count a 'Pass' as completing a prerequisite course, you must provide documentation from the professor of the course or an official from your institution stating what your grade would have been had you taken it for a letter grade. We only accept prerequisite courses that are completed with a C grade or higher.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
The PCAT is no longer required. Students may want to submit PCAT scores if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Overall GPA is below 3.0
- Overall grades in science courses are below 3.0
- Science prerequisites were taken 5+ years ago
- Grades have trended downward overtime
- Overall GPA is below 3.0
- Overall grades in science courses are below 3.0
- Science prerequisites were taken 5+ years ago
- Grades have trended downward overtime
n/a
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: REQUIRED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Committee letters are accepted but only count as one recommendation.
No
Conditionally accepted
Composite letters are accepted but only count as one recommendation.
No
One reference must be from a paid employer or supervisor of volunteer or research experience.
Yes
Residency
No
No
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
A minimum of one year prepharmacy coursework must be completed within a U.S. or Canadian institution. We only accept evaluations from WES or ECE but foreign transcripts from Canada are acceptable.
Yes
Test scores required for applicants whose native language is not English, have completed ESL coursework, or who have completed their high school abroad. Test scores of 27 in each area are strongly recommended.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format
Not sure at this time
We will host on-campus interviews where applicants will meet students, faculty, and staff in the College of Pharmacy and tour our facilities. Applicants will also have the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan PharmD program and experience the city of Ann Arbor!
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
If you are admitted to the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, you will be asked to submit a $1000 enrollment deposit. The first deposit of $200 will be due within two weeks of your admission. The second deposit of $800 will be due by March 1. Enrollment deposits are credited to the cost of your tuition and are non-refundable.
2023-08-28
Mandatory, in-person orientation will occur the week before classes begin, starting August 21st, 2023.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes