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Submission Number: 4143
Submission ID: 91
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Created: Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:00
Completed: Wed, 06/14/2023 - 16:06
Changed: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:23

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Contact Information

412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Pharmacy Admissions PBS 130
Spokane
Washington
99202-2131
United States
Washington
Yes

Program Application Deadline

May 1, 2024
Applications received between October 3, 2023 and January 4, 2024 will meet the Regular Admission deadline. Regular Admission applicants will be assigned to the applicant's campus of choice and may be eligible for remaining scholarships. Applicants applying after January 4, 2024 will meet the Late Admissions deadline and will be reviewed based on available seats remaining. Campus preference is not guaranteed.
October 2, 2023
Applicants who apply by October 2, 2023 will meet the Early Admissions deadline. An applicant who meets the Early Admission deadline will receive a guaranteed scholarship upon receiving an offer of admissions. Scholarships will apply to the fall 2024 semester tuition charges. Additionally, you can secure a seat at your campus of choice by meeting this deadline. Applications must be complete by the deadline to be eligible.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
Spokane, WA: WSU Health Sciences campus. Students learn alongside Nursing, Medicine, and other health science students., Yakima, WA: Located on the Pacific Northwest University campus. Smaller class sizes allow Yakima students to gain a more personalized experience as they learn and work alongside other health care professionals to make an impact in rural communities.
No
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

46
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MA (Master of Arts), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
PharmD/METM: A degree/certificate in Engineering and Technology Management prepares PharmD students to become effective leaders in planning, implementing, and managing multifaceted operations to prepare for the growing need in technical management of manufacturing operations in the pharmaceutical industry, health care, and governmental research initiatives, among many others.

PharmD/MA in Strategic Communications or Communication Health and Promotion.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3go02QN.
Yes
As the health care landscape continues to evolve, recruiters are looking for talent with knowledge in overlapping disciplines. WSU offers several dual degrees and certificate programs so that students can broaden their skill set.

Dual degrees offered:
Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD
Master of Business Administration, MBA
Master of Engineering and Technology Management, METM
MA, Strategic Communication
MA, Communication Health and Promotion

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3go02QN.
Yes

Program Description

The Washington State University PharmD offers you one of the best programs in the West. Our high residency match rate, dual degrees and certificates in engineering, business, pharmaceutical sciences, and communications, and professional certificate trainings in administering immunizations are just some of the features which sets our program apart from the rest. You can also choose to do your PharmD at two locations in Washington: Yakima or Spokane. As a top-tiered pharmacy school for NIH funding, you will also have plenty of opportunities to take part in cutting edge research.

Along with clinical practice in hospitals and community pharmacies, many of our graduates go on to work in leadership positions in government, pharmaceutical companies, business, tech companies, and academia. One of the biggest strengths of our program is our loyal and tight-knit alumni network. The college has the most engaged alumni in the university and prides itself in hiring its own graduates.

We are also at the forefront of defining pharmacists’ roles as part of the health care team. You will be trained in innovative pharmacy practices and learn applied patient care for an expanded scope of pharmacy practice. Our patient simulations, internships, rotations, community outreach, and volunteer opportunities allow you to practice confidently after graduation. The college offers affordable tuition and awards over $350,000 in scholarships annually to student pharmacists. To learn more, contact pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or call us at (509)368-6605. Personal advising appointments are available. You can also visit the website for more information at pharmacy.wsu.edu!
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

NA
NA
We have a preferred cumulative GPA of 2.70. However, we use a holistic admission process in which applicants with a cumulative overall GPA below 2.70 may submit a cover letter explaining extenuating circumstances to our office to consider while reviewing their application. We formally request these cover letters from students after they have applied. We recommend waiting to send cover letters until you receive a request to submit one.

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C- (1.7) or higher. Courses that are repeated will be considered using the highest grade earned. However, all course attempts may be factored into the overall GPA as calculated by PharmCAS.

Read more at https://bit.ly/cpps-admissions.
40
22
57
35
Acceptable courses must be letter graded on a 4.0 scale and must be credit bearing.

Applicants are encouraged to go above the minimum number of credits and beyond the required prerequisites to help them establish a strong foundation in the sciences. We recommend completing courses such as genetics, medicinal chemistry, calculus, molecular biology, immunology, logic, or similar in addition to the required prerequisite courses.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry Organic Chemistry with Lab - Must complete full year series with labs (Intended for Science Majors). Minimum 2 semesters or 3 quarters. 8 15
Biochemistry Biochemistry - 1 semester or 1 quarter course required (lab not required). Please contact us if considering taking Biochemistry at a Community College to ensure the course is approved. Most upper division courses are accepted, but they must include metabolic pathways and RNA structure and transcription. 4 5
Microbiology Microbiology - 1 semester or 1 quarter course required. Upper division and/or intended for science majors. 4 5
Anatomy Human Anatomy with Lab - Students may take blended Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab, but they are required to complete the full year series with labs (minimum 2 semesters or 3 quarters). 4 5
Physiology Human/Mammalian Physiology with Lab - Students may take blended Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab, but they are required to complete the full year series with labs (minimum 2 semesters or 3 quarters). 4 5
Math Algebra, Pre-Calculus or higher - Minimum 1 semester or 1 quarter of Algebra, Pre-Calculus or higher level math class. 3 5
Statistics Statistics - Minimum 1 semester or 1 quarter. 3 5
Humanities Arts and Humanities - At least one course must be an English Writing/Composition course if not completing an associate's degree or higher. 12 15
Applicants must complete all science prerequisites by the end of the spring term prior to enrollment and must complete all non-science prerequisites by the end of the summer term prior to enrollment. Admitted students needing to complete science courses in the summer must receive approval from our office.

Example: For fall 2024, all science prerequisites must be completed by spring 2024 and all non-sciences prerequisites must be completed by summer 2024.

  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Applicants are encouraged to contact Pharmacy Admissions at pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or 509-368-6605 with any questions regarding course equivalencies, online vs. in-person coursework, transcript evaluations, and any other prerequisite related questions. Our office is happy to provide students with acceptable online courses that satisfy our prerequisites or work with an applicant who has identified online coursework.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
We require all prerequisites be completed with a letter grade of C- (1.7 GPA) or higher.
Applicants needing prerequisite advising are welcome to contact our admissions representatives for prerequisite advising and/or a transcript evaluation. If you're interested in obtaining a transcript evaluation, email unofficial transcripts to our office with your request. Generally, lower division online courses may be considered to fulfill non-science prerequisites, please email a course syllabus/description along with the link to the course information. Acceptable courses must be letter graded on a 4.0 scale and must be credit bearing.

All official transcripts must be submitted directly to PharmCAS by the deadline. We recommend having your official transcripts sent electronically to PharmCAS if your school offers electronic transcripts.

Please contact the Doctor of Pharmacy program for more information on course equivalencies at pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or 509-368-6605.
https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy/pre-pharmacy-requirements/
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Applicants must complete the Program Materials section in the PharmCAS application. Applicants should be prepared to respond to the required Professional Goals Statement at the time they submit the application. We encourage applicants to review the Professional Goals Statement prior to starting their PharmCAS application. You can view the Professional Goals Statement at http://pharmacy.wsu.edu/documents/2017/12/professional-goals-statement.pdf.
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Not Required or Considered
PCAT scores are not required. We will not use scores during the admissions process in any way. Our admissions team evaluates candidates based on a combination of academic metrics as well as soft skills. We also look for well-rounded students from diverse backgrounds, which is why we do not require or consider PCAT scores when reviewing applications or making admission decisions.

Please let our office know if you have any questions at pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or 509-368-6605.
N/A
No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
We encourage prospective applicants to obtain either paid or volunteer pharmacy experience prior to applying. Depending on state licensing requirements, a good option for gaining experience is obtaining a Pharmacy Assistant or Tech License. If you cannot gain experience, we recommend having a conversation with a Pharmacist at minimum.

Pharmacy experience is not required. However, applicants should be able to speak to the profession and their motivation for pursuing a career in pharmacy.
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Two (2) letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to your professional character, accountability, and notable experiences, such as a professor, teaching assistant, employer or volunteer supervisor are required. It is recommended a supervisor, pharmacist or other health care provider submit an evaluation. It is also highly recommended you obtain an evaluation from an academic source that can speak knowledgeably about your academic history.

Up to 4 evaluations may be submitted.

Evaluators should speak to your adaptability, empathy, ethics, intellectual ability, interpersonal relations, judgement, leadership, reliability, and communication skills. More than 2 letters are not required but highly recommended. Please note that if you submit more than two letters of reference, our review committee has the ability to read them.

If you have questions about this requirement, please contact our office at pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or 509-368-6605.
Yes

Residency

Yes
No
Washington state residency is not required for admission. Non-resident students can expect to pay a reduced tuition fee beginning fall 2023 in response to a recent permanent reduction of non-resident tuition charges. WSU also participates in WICHE and welcomes applicants receiving WICHE support. WSU offers reduced tuition for WICHE approved students.

Residents of other states may be eligible to apply for Washington state residency after establishing a domicile in the state of Washington for 12 consecutive months. By establishing Washington residency, you will be charged the resident tuition rate for your second through fourth year in pharmacy school. More information regarding establishing residency can be found at http://residency.wsu.edu/.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
International transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) on a course-by-course basis and include all transcripts. The complete report must be submitted to and received by PharmCAS by the application deadline. Upper division coursework, including Organic Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry, should be completed at a regionally accredited institution in the US.

Syllabi for all international prerequisite courses completed must be submitted as PDFs in English and include modules covered, student learning outcomes, course description, and course assessment. Applicant's from a country that utilizes and supplies consolidated marks sheets must submit individual marks sheets.

Please see the PharmCAS Foreign Transcript Instructions at https://bit.ly/3fAaVvH. Please contact our office if you have any questions at pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or 509-368-6605.
Yes
Minimum TOEFL scores required are a 550 paper based, 90 internet based, or 250 computer based; or minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Minimum TOEFL sub scores required: Reading 20, Writing 22, Speaking 22, and Listening 20. Exam date must be within one year of application.

Exceptions may be given to the English Language Proficiency Exam if one or more of the following conditions are met (verification is required):
•Applicant has completed a BA or BS degree in a native English-Speaking country.
•Applicant has completed a minimum of 25 semester/45 quarter credits of equivalent prerequisite coursework from an accredited U.S. based institution.
•Applicant is a citizen from one of the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, British Guyana, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, or Zambia.
•Applicant was schooled outside the U.S. at a school where the language of instruction was English.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Candidates selected for an interview will receive an invitation over email from Pharmacy Admissions with instructions to sign up for an interview. The interview will take approximately 30 minutes and will be offered over zoom. Each candidate will be interviewed by 1 faculty and 1 student ambassadors. The interview is a requirement of admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Candidates will be invited to join regularly scheduled program overviews and on-campus visit events, that will be scheduled throughout the fall and spring. Please watch for these dates and more information as it becomes available.
https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy/admissions/
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
A $500, non-refundable, advanced payment on tuition is required to secure a seat. Applicants offered admission to the program will receive instructions for creating a WSU student account and completing the required payment by the deadline. If an offer of admission is extended and an applicant does not pay the required admission deposit, they may forfeit their seat. Please contact Pharmacy Admissions if you have any questions regarding the deposit, pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu or 509-368-6605.
2024-08-19
Admitted students are required to complete their remaining prerequisites and provide our office with final official transcripts once they have completed all coursework. After we receive final official transcripts, admitted students can begin registering for fall semester pharmacy courses.

Admitted students are also required to obtain a Washington State Pharmacy Intern License and complete all required vaccinations and certifications. Pharmacy Prep Week and the White Coat Ceremony take place the week prior to the start of classes in August. Pharmacy Prep Week is mandatory for all admitted students.

Admitted students can prepare for pharmacy school by applying for financial aid and scholarships, reviewing prerequisite coursework, learning the top 200 drugs and practicing pharmacy calculations, and reviewing WSU pharmacy student organizations.

Read more on our Admitted Student Resources webpage at https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy/admitted-student-resources/.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes