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Submission Number: 4128
Submission ID: 76
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Created: Thu, 08/29/2019 - 02:24
Completed: Mon, 06/19/2023 - 13:42
Changed: Tue, 06/20/2023 - 19:32

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Language: English

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Institution Name The University of Mississippi
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Mississippi, The
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Street 1 University of Mississippi
Street 2 P.O. Box 1848
Street 3
City University
State Mississippi
Zip 38677
Country United States
Program Location: Mississippi
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? March 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? December 1, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 74
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 80
Maximum number of 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: 75
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: A Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is awarded upon successful completion of the P1 year.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 is ranked highly 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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Overall GPA, Math/Science GPA, and GPA on required prerequisite courses are all considered by the UMSOP admissions committee in a holistic review.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 81
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 46
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter 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, 2023 for for Fall 2023 admission.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: For questions regarding acceptance of prerequisite courses, please contact Lindsey Cooper at lindsey@olemiss.edu. For a list of current transfer equivalencies, please visit https://registrar.olemiss.edu/transfer-equivalencies/.
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 pass/fail course prerequisites:
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.
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
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.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: n/a
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
Other clarifying information, if necessary:
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
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/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
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 non-refundable $200 holding deposit upon provisional admission prior to March 1. After March 1, a second non-refundable 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: 2024-08-19
Additional details for accepted applicants: The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will host a mandatory P1 Orientation, tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 11. The first day of classes is tentatively slated for Monday, August 14, pending publication of the UM 2023-2024 Academic Calendar.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? Yes
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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