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Submission Number: 4141
Submission ID: 89
Submission UUID: 9f62fd13-ded3-43e1-92f4-d7ff89e86f1b
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=A5jw0wnrQCPJnSChiha5DwfminMp2I7Ua1dDVL8nuLY
Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 03:01
Completed: Wed, 06/08/2022 - 12:24
Changed: Wed, 06/08/2022 - 14:26
Remote IP address: 10.62.73.166
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Dept 3375 1000 E University Ave
Laramie
Wyoming
82070
United States
Wyoming
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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
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
December 1, 2022
Students who are accepted to the pharmacy program by December 1st, are eligible to apply for scholarships for their matriculation year.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
24
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
Yes
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
MBA/PharmD-Masters of Business Administration/Doctor of Pharmacy
MSHSA/PharmD- Masters of Science Health Services Administration/Doctor of Pharmacy
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.
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.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
NA
NA
72
48
108
72
Yes
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 |
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.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
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.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
The UWYO School of Pharmacy will consider exceptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
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.
NA
Yes
Other
The School of Pharmacy does require the TOFEL exam for international students.
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- 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
Accepted
No
No answer
Yes
Residency
Yes
No
Yes
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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
https://www.uwyo.edu/iss/
Yes
Only for non-US citizens.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
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.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
The UWYO School of Pharmacy requires a $200 seat deposit initially then $550 later.
2023-08-16
Orientation is the week prior to school starting.
Yes
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes