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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: Michelle Hansen
Title: Admissions Coordinator
Phone (Work): 307-766-6125
Email: mhanse19@uwyo.edu
Name: Maria Bennett
Title: Director of Pharmacy Student Services
Office: HS 295
Phone (Work): 307-766-6132
Email: mariav@uwyo.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

April 1, 2021

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?

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

Last Entering Class

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

Upcoming Entering Class

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

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

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

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. Our graduates' first-time pass rate on the NAPLEX is consistently over 95%, 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.

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:

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	Medical 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)?

All science and math courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to enrollment. Students can request a waiver to this policy if they need to complete no more than 2 prerequisites courses during the summer prior to enrollment.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All science courses must have labs. General Microbiology or Pathogenic Microbiology can be substituted for Medical Microbiology. 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/unst . 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 Admissions Coordinator for more information on online coursework.

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

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.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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 (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?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

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.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

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.

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:

We require a $200 initially then $550 later.

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

August 23, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation is the week prior to school starting.

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?

Yes

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