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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

VCU School of Pharmacy - Admissions

410 North 12th Street

P.O. Box 980581

Richmond

Virginia

23298

United States

Program Location:

Virginia

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Kelechi C. Ogbonna, PharmD, MSHA
Title: Associate Dean, Admissions & Student Services
Phone (Work): 804-828-3000
Email: vcupharm@vcu.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pharmacy.vcu.edu

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

May 3, 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

Satellite/Branch campuses:

Inova - Fairfax, VA
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 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:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance

Last Entering Class

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

103

Upcoming Entering Class

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

120

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?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

Certificate in Aging Studies

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Program Description

We are the oldest pharmacy school in Virginia, tracing our roots back to 1898. Our primary teaching facilities are located on the Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, the state capital. We are 1 of 18 Health Science Centers nationwide meaning that our campus has four other health sciences schools and a major academic health center with several hospitals and clinics that offer tremendous opportunities for hands-on interprofessional patient care. Moreover, we have satellite campuses at INOVA (http://bit.ly/VCU-INOVA) and the University of Virginia (http://bit.ly/VCU-UVA) extending our reach and providing additional perspectives on healthcare delivery. We partner with a multitude of community organizations that welcome student pharmacists who are interested in areas such as geriatrics, cardiology, mental health, ambulatory care, and underserved communities. Most importantly, we believe our students represent the future of healthcare and we do all we can to help each student shape their path. Take the time to get to know us and see what we have to offer.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

VCU School of Pharmacy utilizes a holistic review process.

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:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I	3	4.5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I Lab	1	1.5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II	3	4.5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II Lab	1	1.5
Anatomy	Human Anatomy Lecture	3	4.5
Physiology	Human Physiology	3	4.5
Microbiology	Microbiology Lecture	3	4.5
Biochemistry	Biochemistry Lecture	3	4.5
Chemistry	General Chemistry I Lecture	3	4.5
Chemistry	General Chemistry I Lab	1	1.5
Chemistry	General Chemistry II Lecture	3	4.5
Chemistry	General Chemistry II Lab	1	1.5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I Lecture	3	4.5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I Lab	1	1.5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II Lecture	3	4.5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II Lab	1	1.5
Physics	Physics Lecture	3	4.5
Physics	Physics Lab	1	1.5
Math	Calculus	3	4.5
Statistics	Statistics	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	English	6	9

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

All prerequisites must be completed before the first day of Pharm.D. classes.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Due to the importance of a strong biomedical science foundation in the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program, some or all of the courses listed below are highly recommended: Genetics (3SH), Molecular Biology (3SH), Immunology (3SH) and Cell Biology (3SH). Note: AP and/or IB courses will not be accepted for science prerequisites other than Physics, although higher level courses in the same subject area may be substituted (e.g., Physical Chemistry for General Chemistry). AP/IB credit in Physics, Calculus, Statistics, English and General Elective courses will be accepted with a minimum score of 3 (AP) or 4 (IB).

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?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$30

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

A supplemental application is required only for invited Interview candidates. The application will be provided following the scheduling of an interview.

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Optional

Additional PCAT information:

Completion of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is NOT required for the 2020-2021 cycle. The PCAT remains optional and students are encouraged to take the exam and submit scores to PharmCAS under the following conditions:

-Overall GPA below a 3.0
-Grades in prerequisite science courses are C or below
-Prerequisites taken 5+ years ago
-Less than 50 credit hours taken at time of application
-Downward trend in academic history

If you are still unsure of what to do - don't worry, we are here to help. Send us an email at VCUPharm@vcu.edu and we will provide tailored guidance.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: 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?

No answer

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

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

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:

TOEFL recommended, to be submitted to PharmCAS for applicants who have a language other than English as their first language and who have resided in the U.S.A. for less than ten years or who show a deficiency in English. Minimum score of 100 required.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

If selected for an interview, applicants will be contacted by phone to arrange an on-site interview appointment. Interviews are conducted from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on specific Saturdays during the interview period.

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:

Deposits are non-refundable.

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

August 16, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation will take place August 10-13, 2021 [Subject to change]

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?