Published Survey

Submission information

Submission Number: 4128

Submission ID: 76

Submission UUID: f385334d-4b4f-4523-b84e-0ffdec8a9802

Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=dg_dPUgrSMW_Lv-zMAndJVYLITzOTMC9rm8wutP153Y

Created: Thu, 08/29/2019 - 02:24

Completed: Wed, 05/27/2020 - 09:39

Changed: Mon, 06/01/2020 - 17:11

Remote IP address: 253.228.145.33

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Current page: Complete

Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

Submitted to: Published Survey

Delete submission

Contact Information

Banner Image:

Institution Address:

University of Mississippi

P.O. Box 1848

University

Mississippi

38655

United States

Program Location:

Mississippi

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Chelsea Bennett
Title: Assistant Dean of Student Services
Office: School of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 662-915-6957
Email: cdwelch@olemiss.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu/

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

March 1, 2021

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

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?

* 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:

109

Upcoming Entering Class

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

115

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?

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

Program Description

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, founded in 1908, has consistently ranked in the top 25 of all pharmacy schools in the nation, and this year is ranked 6th among all pharmacy schools for research funding. Students spend the first two years of the professional degree program in Oxford, the third year at the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus in Jackson, and the final year in practice experiences in multiple states and international sites. Each entering professional class consists of approximately 115 Regular Entry and Early Entry students. One of the distinctive benefits is that upon completion of the first year students receive the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Completion of this degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program, which consists of an additional three years of study/practice experiences. Additional information can be found at http://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/professional/.

Program Description Video:

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Comp I	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4
Physics	Physics I with Lab	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences	6
Humanities	Humanities and Fine Arts *	12
Ethics	Bioethics (Biomedical Ethics)	3
Biochemistry	Biochemistry **	3
Physiology	Physiology (Human Physiology) ***	4
Microbiology	Medical Microbiology (Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases) or General Microbiology (+200, +2000)	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech	3
Biology/Biological Science	Genetics	4
Math	Calculus I	3
Chemistry	Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	Chemistry II with Lab	4
Biology/Biological Science	Biology I with Lab	4
Biology/Biological Science	Biology II with Lab	4
Statistics	Statistics	3
Economics	Microeconomics	3
English Composition / Writing	English Comp II	3
Anatomy	Human Anatomy ***	4

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

All prerequisite coursework must be completed by June 30, 2021 for for Fall 2021 admission.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

*A minimum of 3 credit hours in each general area. ** Upper Division (+300, +3000) ***May take Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II to satisfy separate Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses (+200, +2000) All grades on required courses (other than humanities/fine arts/social science electives) will be included in the GPA calculation with the exception of original grades received earlier than 10 years preceding the application deadline, and repeated with a grade of C or better obtained within the 10-year period.

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?

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

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy participates in the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines (CAG).. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy requires a $200 holding deposit upon provisional admission prior to March 1. After March 1, a second seat deposit of $300 is required. Upon matriculation to the program, the seat deposit will be applied to the first semester fees.

Incoming P1 students will complete Basic Life Support training and consent to randomized drug testing during the summer prior to matriculation.

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Conditionally Required

Additional PCAT information:

The PCAT may be required for some applicants. It is mandatory for consideration of Univeristy of Mississippi School of Pharmacy scholarships.

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:

CASPer

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

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):

Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy requires a personal interview of all admitted students. Each applicant will have at least one 15-minute individual interview. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy uses panel interviews, in which the interview panel consists of one faculty member and one student. The score on the interview is combined with other admission elements (pre-pharmacy GPA, resume review, etc.) for holistic review and consideration for admission.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/professional/index/applicationpro/readmissionspro/

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:

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy participates in the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy requires a $200 holding deposit upon provisional admission prior to March 1. After March 1, a second seat deposit of $300 is required. Upon matriculation to the program, the seat deposit will be applied to the first semester fees.

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

August 14, 2020

Additional details for accepted applicants:

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will host a mandatory P1 Orientation, currently scheduled for Friday, August 14. The first day of classes is currently slated for Monday, August 17.

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

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?