Published Survey
Submission Number: 4141
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Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 03:01
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Institution Name University of Wyoming
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Wyoming
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Street 1 Dept 3375 1000 E University Ave
Street 2
Street 3
City Laramie
State Wyoming
Zip 82070
Country 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:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description: Students must submit a complete application by this deadline.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? December 1, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Students who apply by December 1st are eligible to apply for pharmacy scholarships.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
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? No
Academic Term Type: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 2 - 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
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
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 20
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 30
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 52
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 12
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? No
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 (PharmD) 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. 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.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: NA
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: NA
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 66
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 48
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: 72
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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. Genetics can substitute for Animal Biology.
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 and Genetics 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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
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: NA
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
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? No answer
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
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: 2024-08-22
Additional details for accepted applicants: Orientation is the week prior to school starting and is considered the first day of school.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? Yes
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number 7400
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