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Submission Number: 4144
Submission ID: 92
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Created: Fri, 08/30/2019 - 09:49
Completed: Wed, 06/04/2025 - 14:18
Changed: Thu, 06/05/2025 - 13:26
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Ave.
Detroit
Michigan
48201
United States
Michigan
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Name: Jozy Hayek
Title: Academic Services Officer III
Phone (Work): 313-577-4928
Email: jhayek@wayne.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
October 1, 2025
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
No
Yes
Yes
WSU PharmD students are eligible to earn a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the end of their P1 year.
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
84
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
Yes
The Wayne State University PharmD/PhD program is a unique concurrent degree program in which students complete both a PharmD as well as a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The program combines both the existing PharmD and PhD programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
More information can be found here: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/pharmd-phd-dual-program.php
More information can be found here: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/pharmd-phd-dual-program.php
Yes
Program Description
The Faculty of Pharmacy at Wayne State University have developed a contemporary curriculum for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program that allows interaction with patients and healthcare professionals throughout the four-year program. The Pharmacy program is located in one of the world's leading urban research universities with the reputation of training excellent healthcare professionals. We educate future pharmacists to be highly competent health care practitioners, who effectively and safely provide patient-centered care with other health care team members in diverse settings, to be leaders within the profession and to be lifelong learners. Our PharmD graduates are differentiated and sought after because of their clinical skills and ability to provide inter-professional, evidenced-based care that ensures optimal health of the patient and of the public. Specifically, our graduates are practice-ready, eager, willing to work, and prepared to work with diverse populations. Graduates of the Pharmacy professional program consistently score higher than the national and state averages on the NAPLEX (national licensing exam). Learn more from our website at: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
The WSU PharmD program no longer requires minimum cumulative or prerequisite GPAs; however, these GPAs will still be considered in the overall review for admission.
The cumulative GPA is calculated by PharmCAS and the prerequisite GPA is calculated by the Wayne State University Admissions Committee. The prerequisite GPA calculation includes only the highest grades earned in repeated coursework.
The cumulative GPA is calculated by PharmCAS and the prerequisite GPA is calculated by the Wayne State University Admissions Committee. The prerequisite GPA calculation includes only the highest grades earned in repeated coursework.
74
47
Wayne State University does not require a specific number of credits to be completed before starting the program. Instead, we require all students to have completed all prerequisite and general education courses before starting the program. For more information about prerequisite courses and transfer credits, please visit our website: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/admissions.php
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | BIO 1510-Basic life mechanisms | 4 | |
| Microbiology | BIO 2270 - Introductory Microbiology | 3 | |
| Microbiology | BIO 2271 - Introductory Microbiology Lab | 2 | |
| Anatomy & Physiology | BIO 2870 + BIO 3200 - Six credits of Anatomy & Physiology with at least three of those credits at the 300/3000 level or above | 6 | |
| Chemistry | CHM 1100/1130 - General Chemistry I & Lab | 5 | |
| Chemistry | CHM 1140/1150 - General Chemistry II & Lab | 5 | |
| Chemistry | CHM 1240/1250 - Organic Chemistry I & Lab | 5 | |
| Chemistry | CHM 2220/2230 - Organic Chemistry II & Lab | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | CHM 5600- Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Math | MAT 2010 - Calculus I | 4 | |
| Physics | PHY 2130/2131 - General Physics I & Lab | 4 | |
| English Composition / Writing | ENG 1020- Introductory College Writing (BC) | 3 | |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | COM 1010- Oral Communication (OC) | 3 | |
| Statistics | STA 1020- Elementary Statistics | 3 | |
| Other | Civic Literacy (CIV) | 3 | |
| Other | Cultural Inquiry (CI) | 3 | |
| Other | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) | 3 | |
| Other | Global Learning (GL) | 3 | |
| English Composition / Writing | Intermediate Composition (IC) | 3 | |
| Other | Social Inquiry (SI) | 3 |
All science and math prerequisites — or their equivalent — must be completed by May 31 of the year for which you are applying. (For instance, to begin the program in Fall 2026, you must complete these courses by May 31, 2026.)
All non science and general education prerequisites — or their equivalent — must be completed by August 31 of the year for which you are applying. (For instance, to begin the program in Fall 2026, you must complete these courses by August 31, 2026.)
All non science and general education prerequisites — or their equivalent — must be completed by August 31 of the year for which you are applying. (For instance, to begin the program in Fall 2026, you must complete these courses by August 31, 2026.)
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Due to the unique situation created by COVID-19, the WSU PharmD Program will accept online courses and labs taken in Winter 2020, Spring/Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring/Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, and Spring/Summer 2022.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
P/N grades will be accepted if the grading institution's policy is a C or better to receive a Pass. If the school accepts C- or below as a Pass, students will be required to submit a letter from the instructor documenting what the grade earned would have been. This policy applies to the following semesters: Winter 2020, Spring/Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Spring/Summer 2021.
Applicants must earn at least a C/2.00 or higher in all prerequisite and general education courses.
Students with a bachelor's degree are exempt from completing the University General Education requirements. Those who qualify under the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policy (see www.transfercredit.wayne.edu) are exempt from all general education classes.
All science prerequisite courses must be completed within the six years prior to admission.
Students with a bachelor's degree are exempt from completing the University General Education requirements. Those who qualify under the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policy (see www.transfercredit.wayne.edu) are exempt from all general education classes.
All science prerequisite courses must be completed within the six years prior to admission.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Non-academic factors, including volunteer experience, experience in a health care setting, leadership roles in student organizations, research experience and other unique characteristics are evaluated by the committee. While these factors are not required, they may have a positive impact on your application. However, such experience does not replace or excuse lower academic performance.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Faculty Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): 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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Applicants must submit two electronic letters of reference. One letter must be from a college or university instructor; the second can be from any professional reference such as another instructor or a supervisor at a work or volunteer site. Personal references are not accepted. Please note that while PharmCAS will allow applicants to submit up to four letters of references, the WSU PharmD program will only consider two letters for each candidate.
Yes
Residency
No
No
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
Applicants with international transcripts must send a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation report to PharmCAS from World Education Services, Inc. This includes Canadian students who attended French speaking colleges/universities. PharmCAS accepts transcripts from English speaking Canadian schools, overseas foreign institutions that have US regional accreditation through CHEA, and US institutions with overseas campuses. Additional information/details can be found on the PharmCAS website.
Yes
You are exempt from taking the TOEFL if:
1)Your native language is English.
2)You have completed all secondary or post-secondary education in the U.S., Canada or other English-speaking countries specified by WSU.
3)You have completed an associate of arts or science degree from a U.S. institution or completed acceptable transfer credit from a U.S. institution of the equivalent of WSU's Basic and Intermediate Composition requirements with a 2.0 grade-point average or higher.
More information about the WSU English language proficiency requirements can be found on the website: https://wayne.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency
1)Your native language is English.
2)You have completed all secondary or post-secondary education in the U.S., Canada or other English-speaking countries specified by WSU.
3)You have completed an associate of arts or science degree from a U.S. institution or completed acceptable transfer credit from a U.S. institution of the equivalent of WSU's Basic and Intermediate Composition requirements with a 2.0 grade-point average or higher.
More information about the WSU English language proficiency requirements can be found on the website: https://wayne.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency
Yes
Applicants who are foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license are reviewed and considered in the same manner as any other applicant. They must complete all prerequisite courses and follow the standard admission process. Additionally, they are not eligible for advanced standing or transfer credit for foreign pharmacy coursework.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Because of the highly competitive nature of admission to this program, successful completion of all admission requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission. A personal interview will be granted to select individuals who meet all admission requirements by established deadlines. Applicants should obtain as much information as possible about the role of pharmacists and be able to articulate it during the interview process. Interviewers are interested in how well applicants communicate, their drive to be a pharmacist, and their understanding of the pharmacy profession. Completion of the personal interview does not guarantee admission to the WSU PharmD Program.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
If you are admitted to the WSU PharmD program, you will be asked to submit a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit. The enrollment deposit will be credited to the cost of your tuition.
2026-08-31
The PharmD academic calendar can be found online at http://cphs.wayne.edu/sciences/pharmd-class-schedule.php
Yes
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes