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Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - USciences no longer requires PCAT test scores for admission

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Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - USciences no longer requires PCAT test scores for admission

Institution Address:

600 S. 43rd Street, Box 4

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

19104

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Aimee Viggiani
Title: Director of Transfer, Professional & Graduate Admission
Office: Enrollment & Admission Office
Phone (Work): 888-996-8747
Email: a.viggiani@usciences.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

May 3, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

USciences operates on a rolling admission basis - we accept qualified applicants throughout the year, and until the class is filled. The sooner you apply, the better your chances will be of gaining Admission. Only complete applications can be reviewed. USciences also participates in the Early Decision Program through PharmCAS.

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

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?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

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

* 0 - 6/7

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance

Last Entering Class

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

120

Upcoming Entering Class

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

130

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

113

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?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Select Masters and/or PhD programs are available.
Students in the PharmD program complete a curriculum which includes certifications in immunizations, medication therapy management, diabetes management and SBIRT motivational interviewing; additional certificates may also be available

Program Description

USciences has prepared leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/index.html), the first college of pharmacy in North America. In that time, USciences has grown to over 30 degree-granting programs-from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees-in the health and bench sciences, as well as healthcare business. Our tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning is evident in every graduate. The results are rewarding, well-paying careers showing why USciences graduates are proven everywhere they go (https://www.usciences.edu/proven-everywhere/index.html).

The comprehensive curriculum combines courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, social sciences and the liberal arts with professional courses and pharmacy practice experiences. Our curriculum is designed for you to gain hands-on pharmacy experience early in your professional program and build upon it through graduation. You will have other options to enhance your education, including residencies and fellowships in pharmacy as well as opportunities to earn a minor or additional degree. Capstone courses allow you to explore drug therapy in the management and prevention of many disease states, work directly with data systems records that simulate those used in pharmacy practice, and develop drug therapy regimens using data from actual patients.

http://www.usciences.edu/academics/collegesdepts/pharmpracticeadmin/pharmd

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3
Math	Calculus I	3
Physics	Physics with lab	4
Statistics	Statistics	3
Economics	Economics (e.g., Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics)	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/Behavioral Science (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, etc.)	3
English Composition / Writing	Writing Intensive English (if bachelor degree earned before enrolling = 3 credits required; no bachelor degree = 6 credits required)	6
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Intro to Communication or Public Speaking	3
Humanities	Humanities (NOT required if earned a bachelor degree prior to enrolling at USciences)	6

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

Accepted students must complete all course prerequisites prior to their first day of class in August.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Students with a bachelor's degree, applying for the 1st professional year of the Pharmacy program may view additional pre-requisite information on our website at https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd/graduate-admission.html

College students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree,and interested in applying to the pre-professional level of the Pharmacy program should consult our website for additional information regarding pre-requisite requirements. https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd/transfer-admission.html. Applicants will be evaluated for placement in the program based on prior college experience.

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?

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd/graduate-admission.html

Additional PCAT information:

USciences does NOT require PCAT tests for admission. Applicants who wish to submit PCAT test scores (official or unofficial) may do so, but PCAT scores are not required for admission.

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.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

Observation or shadowing hours are not required, but are recommended.

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 (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?

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):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

International transfer students must have college coursework evaluated by WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators). Foreign course evaluations must be received by the application deadline (5/3/2021). All applicants must have a social security # prior to the start of the program in August.

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:

International applicants are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if their native language is not English, or if their college level studies were not conducted in English. A minimum score of 90 (6.5 IELTS) is required.

Interviews

Interview Format:

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

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview day on campus, which will include the following: an interactive presentation about the PCP PharmD program; discussion of current medical literature relevant to pharmacy; an interview with two faculty and/or professional staff interviewers; a tour of the USciences campus with a focus on the cutting-edge pharmacy facilities; interaction with current pharmacy students, faculty and administrators; and lunch. If an on-campus visit is not feasible, the interview day will be conducted using virtual technology to replicate the in-person experience as closely as possible.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd/graduate-admission.html

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:

Accepted students must accept their offer of admissions by submitting a non-refundable deposit of $500. Deposits are due typically 2-4 weeks after date of acceptance. Specific deposit deadlines and information will be included in official in admit letter.

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

August 23, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Accepted students must have satisfied all pre-requisites and all conditions of admission noted in official admission letter prior to their first day of class.

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?