Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - USciences no longer requires PCAT test scores for admission
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Submission Number: 4137
Submission ID: 85
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Created: Tue, 08/27/2019 - 09:49
Completed: Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:03
Changed: Fri, 06/19/2020 - 11:56
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Contact Information
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - USciences no longer requires PCAT test scores for admission
600 S. 43rd Street, Box 4
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
19104
United States
Pennsylvania
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Name: Aimee Viggiani
Title: Director of Transfer, Professional & Graduate Admission
Office: Enrollment & Admission Office
Phone (Work): 888-996-8747
Email: a.viggiani@usciences.edu
Program Application Deadline
May 3, 2021
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.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 0 - 6/7
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Last Entering Class
120
Upcoming Entering Class
130
113
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
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
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
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
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.7
2.5
0
38
0
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter 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 |
Accepted students must complete all course prerequisites prior to their first day of class in August.
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.
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.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
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.
N/A
No
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Observation or shadowing hours are not required, but are recommended.
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- 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
Not accepted
Not Accepted
Residency
No
No
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
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.
Yes
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
Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
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.
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
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.
- August 23, 2021
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.
No
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No