Published Survey
Submission Number: 4142
Submission ID: 90
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Created: Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:04
Completed: Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:36
Changed: Mon, 11/13/2023 - 09:37

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: VCU School of Pharmacy - Admissions
Street 2: 410 N 12th St
Street 3: P.O. Box 980581
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
Zip: 23298
Country: United States

Program Location:: Virginia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Abigale Matulewicz, Pharm.D.
  Title: Associate Dean for Admissions & Strategic Engagement
  Phone (Work): 804-628-3867
  Email: pharmacy@vcu.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.pharmacy.vcu.edu

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: May 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description::
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : November 1, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applicants who submit their applications by the priority deadline have the benefit of an earlier interview date. Additionally, more admissions scholarship dollars are available at the priority deadline.


I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: Inova - Fairfax, VA
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
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:
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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:
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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 

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 87
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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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?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Description
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Program Description:
According to U.S. News & World Report, VCU School of Pharmacy is one of the Top 20 Pharm.D. programs in the United States. Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, we welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences. As one of 18 health science centers in the United States, the school's location within the VCU Health System offers Pharm.D. students tremendous opportunities for interprofessional education and clinical experiences. Our curriculum provides students an exceptional balance of practice, industry exposure, and community engagement alongside basic and applied pharmaceutical research. We have the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Virginia and second-highest NAPLEX pass rate when compared the Top 10 pharmacy schools as reported by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to our Pharm.D. program, we offer several dual degree programs (https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/admissions/dual-degree/) with the VCU School of Medicine, VCU School of Business, VCU Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs and VCU College of Health Professions.

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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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. This means that GPA is just one of several facets of your application that is taken into consideration when the admissions committee reviews it.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 52
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 45
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

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Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

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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 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).

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: http://pharmacy.staging.vcu.edu/admissions/pharmd/#Prereq
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: Yes
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Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $30
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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.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:: http://pharmacy.staging.vcu.edu/admissions/pharmd/#app-process
Additional PCAT information::
Completion of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is NOT required for the 2023-24 cycle. The PCAT remains optional and students are only 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 total 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 pharmacy@vcu.edu and we will provide tailored guidance.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

International Applicants
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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 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Our program accepts evaluations from WES or ECE.

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: :
A recent TOEFL score (within the last two years) must 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 fewer than 10 years. We also recommend a TOEFL score for those who show a deficiency in English. Minimum score of 100 required.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License
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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.:
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
If selected for an interview, applicants will be contacted by phone to arrange an on-site or virtual interview appointment. Interviews are conducted either in-person or virtually on specific Saturdays during the interview cycle.

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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::
Deposits are non-refundable. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-05
Additional details for accepted applicants::
P1 Orientation will take place August 5-9, 2024 [Subject to change]

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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