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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

251 N. Main Street

Cedarville

Ohio

45314

United States

Program Location:

Ohio

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: David Ormsbee
Title: Associate Director, Pharmacy and Graduate Admissions
Office: HSC 253
Phone (Work): 937-766-7781
Email: ormsbeed@cedarville.edu
Name: Jeffrey Bates
Title: Dean
Office: HSC 240
Phone (Work): 937-766-3016
Email: bpahl@cedarville.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.cedarville.edu/pharmacy

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 1, 2022

Final Application Deadline Description:

You must start your PharmCAS application by June 1 but may submit application materials until June 30.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

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Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 3 - 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:

Early assurance

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Yes

Last Entering Class

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

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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)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Yes

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

The PharmD/MBA dual degree option at Cedarville enables you to earn an MBA online, saving you time and money while equipping you with a highly-desirable credential that will increase your future career opportunities. The PharmD curriculum is designed so that MBA courses count as PharmD electives. Consequently, you end up taking just 6 or 7 additional courses and investing about $10,000 extra to earn your MBA.

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Program Description

Cedarville's School of Pharmacy provides aspiring pharmacists with the unique opportunity to study in a Christ-centered program known for its patient-focused and future-oriented approach. The School is a part of a dynamic, comprehensive university that attracts more than 4500 students from around the world to study in more than 100 academic programs on a beautiful, 450-acre campus in southwestern Ohio. While mastering pharmacy content and patient-care skills you will gain encouragement from committed Christian faculty members and from your fellow Christian classmates, graduating with a clear understanding of Christ-like service as well as a deeper relationship with God. Since our goal is to produce innovative, compassionate health care professionals, you will be challenged by your professors to integrate contemporary practices and pursue innovative solutions in an effort to improve patient care. We desire students who possess a vision to use pharmacy as a tool to make an impact in lives and communities. For more information visit: http://www.cedarville.edu/pharmacy

Program Description Video:

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

3.0

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Applicants with grade point averages below 3.0 may be considered for admission. The admissions committee also considers the overall academic background, experience, and interview in selecting candidates for admission.

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:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

Credits must be earned at accredited universities. International applicants must submit original transcripts plus WES evaluations.

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Fundamentals of Speech (Public Speaking)	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry I & II with laboratories	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I & II with laboratories	8
Biology/Biological Science	Intro to Biology with laboratory	4
Biology/Biological Science	Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or advanced biology	4
Microbiology	Microbiology with laboratory	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology I & II with laboratory	8
Humanities	Course Title History Elective	3
Humanities	Course Title Literature Elective	3
Humanities	Course Title Humanities Elective	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Course Title Social Science Elective	3
Physics	Physics I with laboratory (algebra-based)	4
Math	Calculus	4
General Elective(s)	General electives	10

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Applicants must complete all science and mathematics prerequisites by July 31 prior to starting PharmD classes in August.

Can applicants use online 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

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:

Student with questions about prerequisites may contact pharmacyadmissions@cedarville.edu, sending unofficial transcripts for a preliminary evaluation and assistance in planning future courses.

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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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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:

Not Required or Considered

Other Admission Tests:

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

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

Applicants who have exposure to pharmacy through shadowing or employment have an advantage in their pharmacy admission interview because of their practical knowledge of the profession. Consequently, if you have have the opportunity, spend time shadowing a pharmacist or working in a pharmacy.

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?

Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: REQUIRED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Cedarville University requires a minimum of two recommendations, one from a professional relationship, i.e. employer, pharmacist, healthcare professional, professor, etc, and the other from someone who knows you spiritually, i.e. a spiritual mentor, leader from your church, Bible study, or ministry, or a pastor from the church you attend. You may submit the recommendations through PharmCAS.

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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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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:

Cedarville University accepts only evaluations from WES.

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:

Students whose first language is not English may be required to submit TOEFL scores.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The interview is the final step in the admission process. Invitations to interview are contingent upon a verified PharmCAS application and acceptable academic credentials. Interviews typically occur on campus so that applicants can learn about the School of Pharmacy through the experience. However, online interviews are also used when traveling to campus is not possible. The admission interview includes two components, a meeting with two pharmacy faculty members and then a meeting with our dean or his associates.

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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?

Yes

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

To received a refund of your pharmacy admission deposit, request your refund in writing, stating the reason for the refund as well as your full name and complete mailing address, to pharmacyadmissions@cedarville.edu .

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

Aug 12, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

All incoming pharmacy students must attend orientation prior to the start of classes.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

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Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

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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