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**Currently accepting Applications, Offering Scholarships It’s not too Late to Join us**

Institution Address:

3601 Pacific Avenue

Office of Pharmacy Admission

Stockton

California

95211

United States

Program Location:

California

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Ellie Benton
Title: Evaluation Specialist
Office: Office of Pharmacy Admission
Phone (Work): 209.932.3600
Email: ebenton2@pacific.edu
Name: Tony Williams
Title: Director of Recruitment
Office: Dean's Office
Phone (Work): 209.946.3957
Email: twilliams1@pacific.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Final Application Deadline Description:

Please review the deadline page on our website for information on the deadline dates, including Early Action and the Priority Application Deadline. Incentives and advantages of applying early are listed there: https://pharmacy.pacific.edu/pharmacy/pharmd/deadlines.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

October 2, 2023

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

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Yes

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?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Trimester

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 2 - 3

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Preferred

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Early assurance

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

193

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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/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:

Students interested in a dual degree program must complete the PharmCAS application for PharmD and a graduate application for the Ph.d or MS program. For information on the graduate application process, please visit: https://grad.pacific.edu/admission/graduate

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Yes

Program Description

For over 65 years, University of the Pacific’s Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy has been training pharmacists who are problem-solvers, innovators and leaders. As the first school of pharmacy in California to offer a three-year accelerated doctor of pharmacy program, you will gain the skill set and clinical experience that open doors to the many settings where pharmacists play a key role, from hospitals to pharmaceutical research and development. By working alongside seasoned professionals, you will get the hands-on experience you need to hone your clinical and patient-care skills. At Pacific, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our faculty members on cutting-edge research and present scholarly work at national and state meetings. Our faculty and staff are committed to your growth — academically, personally and professionally. We take the time to learn about you as an individual. You will have an unparalleled advantage with connections to a powerful and influential network of alumni across the country. We proudly leverage our alumni network by connecting you to experts in the industry. Our impressive alumni network will collaborate with you through mentoring, precepting, providing research opportunities and sharing expertise in the classroom. At Pacific you can find a community and home away from home.

By choosing our doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, you will become part of our legacy of excellence and leadership. Pacific ranked in the top 10% nationally in postgraduate residencies for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Resident Matching Program. Our graduates have consistently had a higher first-time pass rate for the NAPLEX exam than the national average.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

The minimum cumulative GPA to be considered for the Doctor of Pharmacy Program is 2.70. Students who have lower than the minimum cumulative GPA can be considered if there are extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Office of Pharmacy Admissions for additional information.

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:

102

Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Math	Calculus	4	8
Physics	Physics I	4	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I	4	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry 2	4	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 1	4	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 2	4	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 1	4	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 2	4	4
Physiology	Human Physiology	4	4
Microbiology	Microbiology	3	3
English Composition / Writing	English Composition 1	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Composition 2	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking	3	4
Psychology	General Psychology	3	4
Economics	Macroeconomics	3	4
Humanities	World Perspectives and Ethics	3	4
Humanities	Artistic Process and Creation	3	4
General Elective(s)	Total Liberal Arts Requirement: All non-math/non-science courses are included in this count. We count the courses you completed for English, public speaking, economics, and psychology in this total.	28	42

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

August 15, 2024

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Pacific is accepting online courses for all prerequisites completed in spring 2020 through fall 2022. Courses must be completed with a letter grade, as pass/no pass or credit/no credit is not acceptable.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

University of the Pacific has no expiration of prerequisite coursework. For the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, the School of Pharmacy reserves the right to ask a student to enroll in refresher courses in organic chemistry and biology after reviewing the applicant's academic transcripts. Such requests are typically made if it has been longer than seven years since completion of the prerequisite coursework. Please contact the Office of Pharmacy Admissions for additional information.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.pacific.edu/pharmacy/pharmd/prerequisites

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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 supplemental questions are found in the "Program Materials" section in the PharmCAS application and will be submitted when you submit the PharmCAS application. Additional required documents for international students can be uploaded in this section.

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Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Not Required or Considered

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

We encourage students to work or volunteer in a pharmacy setting, but it is not a requirement for admission.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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: NOT 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 (Any Subject Area): 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

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

The two letters of support should be from those who can speak to your academic ability, communication skills, analytical skills, extra-curricular activities, work and/or volunteer experiences as well as personality characteristics. A recommendation from a professor or pharmacist is NOT required but highly recommended. In all cases, the PharmCAS rating form is required. If you submit more than the required two, we will take all recommendations into consideration. Be sure you have met our requirement before selecting additional recommenders!

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent 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:

Pacific only accepts evaluations performed by WES: www.wes.org. We require you to order the International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) which will include an evaluation and verification of your international transcript. You may have this sent to PharmCAS and we will accept this for the review of your application. If admitted, you will be required to contact WES and designate Pacific so that we may obtain the official copy. Please be sure you select WES as the evaluation service, as receiving the incorrect evaluation may cause you to miss our deadline. For additional information, please go to: www.pacific.edu/pharmd

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

TOEFL or the IELTS exam is required for students who have enrolled in ESL classes within the last four (4) years. Students who have a U.S. Bachelor's Degree and have lived in the U.S. at least six years are typically exempt.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

Foreign-educated pharmacists who are admitted must complete our curriculum in full. There is no advance standing granted.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

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:

Competitive students are invited to interview with one faculty member and one currently enrolled PharmD student. There is also a writing sample that is required to be submitted at the interview. Students will be given a question and asked to write their opinion on the topic. Candidates will also be given a presentation of school organizations and activities, and a tour of the School of Pharmacy. Candidates will have ample time to speak to currently enrolled Pharmacy students.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.pacific.edu/pharmacy/pharmd/deadlines

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

A $500 deposit is required two weeks from the admission offer and an additional $500 deposit is due March 1.

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

2024-08-26

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last 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

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