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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

Dept 3375 1000 E University Ave

Laramie

Wyoming

82070

United States

Program Location:

Wyoming

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Janet Renneisen
Title: Credentials Analyst/Academic Advisor
Office: Health Sciences 291a
Phone (Work): 307-766-6125
Email: jrenneis@uwyo.edu
Name: Maria Bennett
Title: Director of Pharmacy Student Services
Office: Health Sciences 295
Phone (Work): 307-766-6132
Email: mariav@uwyo.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy

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 1, 2023

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

December 1, 2022

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

Students who are accepted to the pharmacy program by December 1st, are eligible to apply for scholarships for their matriculation year.

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Public

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?

* 2 - 4

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:

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:

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?

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:

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy offers the following degree options for incoming PharmD Students:
MBA/PharmD-Masters of Business Administration/Doctor of Pharmacy
MSHSA/PharmD- Masters of Science Health Services Administration/Doctor of Pharmacy

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy offers a four-year program of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree as the only entry-level professional degree in pharmacy. Students are admitted to the professional program following a preprofessional program of not less than two years in length with a total of at least 72 semester credit hours. Our Doctor of Pharmacy program is nationally accredited with a 100% job placement rate and our post-graduate residency placement rate is consistently well above the national average. Classes of 52 students assure each student maximum individual attention within our PharmD program.

In addition to the PharmD degree, we offer an online Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration for current pharmacy students, new and mid-career pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who want to become department directors, patient safety coordinators and/or directors, regulatory compliance officers, clinical research associates, health outcomes researchers or advance practice pharmacists. Students interested in pursuing an MBA in addition to their Doctor of Pharmacy can complete our dual PharmD/MBA which is a five year program.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

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:

108

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology +Lab	4	5
Biology/Biological Science	Animal Biology +Lab	4	5
Math	Calculus	4	5
Statistics	Statistics	4	5
Chemistry	General Chemistry I +Lab	4	5
Chemistry	General Chemistry II +Lab	4	5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I +Lab	4	5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II +Lab	4	5
Anatomy	Human Anatomy	3	4
Anatomy	Human Anatomy Lab	1	2
Physiology	Human Systems Physiology + Lab	4	5
Microbiology	Microbiology +Lab	4	5
Biochemistry	Principles of Biochemistry	4	3

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

Students must have the majority of their prerequisites completed by the spring semester prior to matriculation. Students can not take more than 2 prerequisite courses during the summer prior to matriculation.

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

The UWYO School of Pharmacy will make an exception for online coursework due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Student should contact the Student Services office if they have questions.

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 pass/fail course prerequisites:

The UWYO School of Pharmacy will consider exceptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All science courses must have labs. Students who are taking a fusion course of Human Anatomy and Physiology must take two semesters with labs to be equivalent. General Biology II will substitute for Animal Biology. It is strongly recommended that students complete a composition course and a literature course. The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy requires students to complete the University of Wyoming University Studies program 2015 prior to graduating from the professional pharmacy program. Work on the University Studies program should begin in the preprofessional years. For more information about the University Studies program please review the following website: http://www.uwyo.edu/usp/ . The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy generally does not accept online coursework for classes that require labs. Students are encouraged to check with the UWYO School of Pharmacy's Credentials Analyst/Academic Advisor for more information on online coursework.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy/doctor-of-pharmacy-program/program-curriculum.html

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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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Additional PCAT information:

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy does not require the PCAT. Students wishing to complete the PCAT in order to supplement their application may do so.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

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:

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

The School of Pharmacy does require the TOFEL exam for international students.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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: 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?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

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, 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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

https://www.uwyo.edu/iss/

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:

Only for non-US citizens.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

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:

The interview process is approximately a half day, that includes lunch with current students, a problem solving test, a writing sample, tour of campus and building and a meeting with faculty.

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:

The UWYO School of Pharmacy requires a $200 seat deposit initially then $550 later.

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

2023-08-16

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation is the week prior to school starting.

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

Yes

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

Submission information

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

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

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