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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

VCU School of Pharmacy - Admissions

410 N 12th St

P.O. Box 980581

Richmond

Virginia

23298

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

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

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

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?

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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.

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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. 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:

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:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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.

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

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

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

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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:

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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 (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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

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.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

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