April 1st new FAFSA deadline (visit https://financialaid.wvu.edu/ for more details). FAFSA applications completed after this date may limit the available aid funding. We offer merit scholarships to eligible (non degree holding) transfer students and current undergraduate WVU students. In addition those entering candidate having earned a US bachelors level degree or higher may be eligible for tuition waivers. For information regarding scholarships/waivers contact mleuler@hsc.wvu.edu.
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Submission Number: 4145
Submission ID: 93
Submission UUID: 4f094ee9-bb04-46d2-8ab0-e95dabf2f676
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Created: Sun, 08/18/2019 - 21:08
Completed: Tue, 06/13/2023 - 19:12
Changed: Mon, 02/26/2024 - 16:19
Remote IP address: 70.93.127.195
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
April 1st new FAFSA deadline (visit https://financialaid.wvu.edu/ for more details). FAFSA applications completed after this date may limit the available aid funding. We offer merit scholarships to eligible (non degree holding) transfer students and current undergraduate WVU students. In addition those entering candidate having earned a US bachelors level degree or higher may be eligible for tuition waivers. For information regarding scholarships/waivers contact mleuler@hsc.wvu.edu.
1122 Health Sciences North
64 Medical Center Drive
PO BOX 9500
Morgantown
West Virginia
26506-9500
United States
West Virginia
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Name: Shelly Lipscomb
Title: Program Assistant
Office: School of Pharmacy Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 304-293-1894
Email: shelly.lipscomb@hsc.wvu.edu -
Name: Mary Euler
Title: Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
Office: 1122 HSN
Phone (Work): 304-293-7806
Email: mleuler@hsc.wvu.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 3, 2024
While we have rolling admissions and consider all candidates to our program, it is strongly encouraged that one applies and completes their applications as early as possible. In addition, applications must be in "received" status by this deadline. Payment and official transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by June 30 to move to the status of "complete" and then "verified." Please see application instructions PDF under the section "Check Status" for further explanation.
November 1, 2023
Applicants who meet this deadline will be given priority in scheduling of their interviews and receive admissions decisions by December 1st. Additional benefits include opportunities for scholarships and other financial aid.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
41
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Yes
Program Description
Located in Morgantown, "one of the most livable small towns in America," West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy offers students the opportunity to earn the Pharm.D. degree in a small class environment with a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1 with experiential education opportunities across the united states and in selected foreign countries where students have the opportunity to learn pharmacy from a global health perspective. State of the art classrooms, library, laboratory, including a dedicated pharmacy skills center, and simulation center facilities are part of a multi-disciplinary health sciences center, including the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health where students learn a team based interdisciplinary approach to health care. The campus also includes a 400+ bed tertiary care hospital, level-I trauma center, a 150 bed state of the art newly opened children's hospital, a cancer research and treatment center, psychiatric hospital, rehabilitation hospital, regional eye center, a neurosciences center and a biomedical research facility. Our graduates typically surpass the national passage rate on the NAPLEX exam and enter a wide variety of pharmacy related career paths. In addition, many graduates are admitted into nationally recognized post-graduate studies. The School's placement rate of graduates into post graduate residencies is far above the national average. Alumni, located in nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries, include recognized leaders in business, academic and professional arenas. Prospective students may visit the School's website to learn more about some of our noted alumni.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.8
2.8
WVU's admissions policies include a holistic review of all candidates; therefore, GPA is not the only quantitative or qualitative credential that is considered in choosing acceptable candidates. While we have a recommended minimum GPA requirement of 2.8, our admissions committee looks for academic promise within a candidate's application. Academic promise is evaluated in multiple ways, including on time progression, academic rigor, demonstrated scientific knowledge necessary for the PharmD program, academic resilience in the ability to overcome previous obstacles, and letters of recommendation supporting a candidate's ability to succeed in a professional program.
61
40
92
60
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition 1 | 3 | 4 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Public Speaking/Speech Communication | 3 | 4 |
| General Elective(s) | General Education Foundation course for Foundation #5: Human Inquiry and the Past* | 3 | 4 |
| General Elective(s) | General Education Foundation course for Foundation #6: The Arts & Creativity* | 3 | 4 |
| General Elective(s) | General Education Foundation course for Foundation #7: Global Studies & Diversity* | 3 | 4 |
| Economics | Economics (Micro or Macro) | 3 | 4 |
| Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4 |
| Math | Introduction to Calculus or Calculus 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology 1 with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology 2 with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Microbiology | Microbiology (no lab required) | 3 | 4 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry 1 with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry 2 with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry 1 with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry 2 with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| Physiology | Physiology course at 200 level or greater. Students attending schools that only offer Anatomy and Physiology must take the two semester sequence (covering all body systems) to meet this requirement. | 3 | 4 |
Fall 2024 Semester.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
In person laboratories are preferred to meet the requirements; however, online equivalent laboratory experiences are also acceptable.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Other clarifying information: It is preferred that applicants complete all prerequisites by the end of the spring term preceding the Fall they wish to enter the professional curriculum; however, with competitive applicants, up to 2 course deficiencies can be completed in the summer term prior to matriculation [Additional coursework beyond the 2 course threshold can be considered on a case by case basis by written request to Dr. Mary Euler, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs (mleuler@hsc.wvu.edu)]. These course deficiencies must be completed before orientation to the pharmacy program. Orientation activities are required of all admitted students and are typically scheduled the week prior to the Fall term. *Elective courses must meet the University General Education Foundations (GEF) requirements. More can be found in the WVU Undergraduate Catalog at https://registrar.wvu.edu/curriculum-catalog/general-education-foundations-gef. Residency Documentation: Visit http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/graduateeducationexpenses/#residencytext for more details.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
Yes
Accepted
Yes
Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters are required, one letter from a faculty instructor and two additional letters from: another faculty member, employer, academic advisor, pharmacist or other health care provider. References should be from individuals who have the ability to evaluate the candidate's academic abilities including written and oral communication skills, motivation and/or persistence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, problem solving and critical thinking skills at the collegiate level. Committee and Composite letters serve as meeting all three required reference provided that at least one faculty instructor or advisor is included in the content of the letter. NOTE: An unsatisfactory recommendation is sufficient grounds for denial of admission.
Yes
Residency
No
No
http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/graduateeducationexpenses/#residencytext
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
School only accepts foreign transcript evaluations from WES.
Yes
The TOEFL may be required for students who have completed prerequisites at a foreign institution.
Yes
Foreign educated pharmacists will be considered as meeting all prerequisites for admission to the entry level PharmD program. To earn the PharmD from WVU under these conditions, a candidate would have to complete the entire 4 year professional degree program. Such candidates should follow the standard PharmCAS application process.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Applicants deemed eligible will be scheduled for a personal interview. Priority Deadline Interviews are held in October & early November. Other interviews are held from late November through June. Interviewees are judged on the quality of their answers and on their overall oral communication skills. Interviews are conducted in person in Morgantown, WV at the School of Pharmacy, in special circumstances we can accommodate virtual interviews. Interviews typically last about 30 minutes and are followed by a tour and debriefing totaling approximately a 2 hour time commitment on campus. It is highly recommended that virtually interviewed candidate visit the school in person via a scheduled tour with the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Varies
2024-08-12
Orientation to Pharmacy School will occur one week prior to start of classes and all activities are mandatory for entering students. This programming will begin on August 5, 2024 and culminate with the White Coat Ceremony and Celebration on August 10, 2024. (Note: subject to change-unavailable at time of publication of school directory)
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes