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Submission Number: 4151
Submission ID: 99
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Created: Thu, 08/29/2019 - 21:31
Completed: Thu, 05/25/2023 - 14:07
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Institution Name University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College or School Name College of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Arkansas Med Sci
Banner Image: UAMS June 201511 4x1.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 4301 W. Markham Street
Street 2 Slot #522
Street 3
City Little Rock
State Arkansas
Zip 72205
Country United States
Program Location: Arkansas
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? April 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description: PharmCAS applications must be submitted by the deadline. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other additional documents may come in after the deadline and still be considered for review provided that applicants submit them in a timely manner by their scheduled interview date and before UAMS completes all interviews for the admissions cycle. Applicants may request an application fee coupon code at copadmissions@uams.edu within two weeks prior to submitting the application.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 2, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Applicants may request an application fee coupon code at copadmissions@uams.edu within two weeks prior to submitting the application.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses: Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas , Website: https://northwestcampus.uams.edu/academic-programs/cop/
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
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)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 56
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 90
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 90
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/JD (Juris Doctor), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: Dual Degrees with the UAMS Graduate School
PharmD/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Policy

Dual Degree with the UAMS College of Public Health
PharmD/MPH

Dual Degrees with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
PharmD/MBA with the UALR College of Business
PharmD/JD with the UALR Bowen School of Law

Certificate in Entrepreneurship w/the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

Certificate in Nuclear Pharmacy w/the University of New Mexico
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Pharmacy's (UAMS COP) mission is to improve the health of culturally diverse populations by educating pharmacy leaders to address community health needs, advancing scientific discovery to produce innovations in health care, and fostering progressive pharmacy practice through service to the profession. UAMS is an academic health sciences center with 7 institutes, 6 colleges, and a satellite campus in Fayetteville in Northwest Arkansas.

UAMS College of Pharmacy is one of only 6 schools in the country offering the Nuclear Pharmacy Specialty Track. Students who elect this track and take nuclear electives in the P3 year will not pay any additional fee. This is a savings of approximately $8,000, the cost of the program for healthcare professionals. Graduates with 2000 hours of practical experience will be eligible to take the Nuclear Pharmacy Specialty Examination given by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.

Our 14 student organizations lead in the planning and production of community health screenings, guest lectures, cultural events, social events, conferences, and more. Our students are exceptional leaders as evidenced by their six wins as the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) National Chapter of the Year. Our students are six-time winners of the National Community Pharmacists Association's Good Neighbor Pharmacy Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Cumulative GPA includes course grades from each institution attended and does not allow for grade forgiveness. For repeated courses, both original and repeated course grades will be included in the tabulation of the GPA.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 90
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 56.5
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: Admitted applicants must complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours total before pharmacy school begins to be eligbile for federal financial aid. Admitted students with less than 72 semester credit hours will not be eligible for federal financial aid until they complete additional credit hours to total to 72 hours. Upon successful completion of the first semester of pharmacy school, students should be eligible for aid from that point forward.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Math College Algebra 3 4.5
Chemistry Chemistry 1 and lab 4 6
Chemistry Chemistry 2 and lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 and lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 and lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science Biology 1 and lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science Biology 2 and lab 4 6
Microbiology Microbiology and lab 4 6
Science/Math Elective(s) Selectives- Choose from: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Quantitative Analysis, Physical Chemistry, Statistics, Calculus 1, Physics 1, Critical Thinking, Logic 9 13.5
Other General Electives (applicant's choice) 20 30
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Applicants must have completed at least eight hours of General Chemistry I and II (six hours of lecture and two hours of lab) and four hours of Organic Chemistry I (three hours of lecture and one hour of lab) with a grade of “C” or better by the regular application deadline. All prerequisites should be completed by the end of the spring semester before the fall semester of entry. On a case-by-case basis, applicants may be able to take prerequisite courses in summer I only with approval.
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
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Online courses will be accepted for all prerequisite courses and labs.
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Credit and non-credit or pass/fail grades will not be accepted except for courses taken during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years).
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Courses may be used to satisfy requirements in one area only. To convert semester hours to quarter credit hours, multiply semester hours by 1.5. For questions about prerequisite coursework or a transcript review, please contact our admissions office at copadmissions@uams.edu or 501-686-8889.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.uams.edu/future-students/doctor-of-pharmacy/admissions/pre-pharmacy/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions:
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: Upon being invited for an on-campus interview, applicants will receive a link with instructions to complete the UAMS College of Pharmacy supplemental application. This application does not need to be completed prior to submitting the PharmCAS application. Applicants should wait for the email sent directly from the UAMS College of Pharmacy to complete the supplemental application at that time.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website: https://pharmacy.uams.edu/future-students/doctor-of-pharmacy/admissions/
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered:
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information: The college recommends that applicants shadow a pharmacist in both retail and clinical settings to learn more about the profession. Observation hours are not required and the lack thereof will not adversely affect students' applications.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Two academic letters must be from college professors who have taught the applicant in class. A committee or departmental letter will count as 2 college academic letters. If applicants have been out of school for many years and cannot get 2 academic letters, contact our admissions office for other options. Though not required, applicants may also include an additional letter (beyond the 2 academic ones) from their employer as desired.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements: Applicants from our six border states (MO, MS, LA, OK, TN, TX) pay resident (in-state) tuition rates.

Non-resident applicants who do not reside in a border state may be eligible for an academic tuition waiver. The academic tuition waiver is granted to academically qualified non-resident applicants and will allow them to pay resident tuition rates throughout their PharmD program.

For residency policies, see https://registrar.uams.edu/residency/.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, 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: The UAMS College of Pharmacy accepts foreign transcript evaluations from WES (www.wes.org ) or ECE (www.ece.org).
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: The TOEFL exam is strongly recommended for all applicants for whom English is a second language. TOEFL scores may not be more than 2 years old. A minimum score of 80 on the internet based exam is recommended for consideration. TOEFL scores should be released directly to PharmCAS (code 8246). For more information on TOEFL requirements, please see the College website https://pharmacy.uams.edu/future-students/doctor-of-pharmacy/admissions/.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option? No
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Applicants who meet our minimum requirements will be invited to our main campus in Little Rock for interview day. Guests are welcomed to accompany applicants. During interview day, applicants and guests will meet current students, faculty, and staff, learn more about the program, and also tour the campus. For the interview itself, the UAMS COP uses the Multi Mini Interview (MMI) process to evaluate sociobehavioral skills critical to pharmacy practice. The MMI is a standardized, unbiased interview process where applicants are presented with case scenarios. Then, applicants discuss what they think about or how they would behave in these scenarios. For more information, see our YouTube video at https://youtu.be/GYY-KzKAquo.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://pharmacy.uams.edu/future-students/doctor-of-pharmacy/admissions/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: A $200 tuition deposit is required within two weeks after the offer of admission. The deposit will go toward fall tuition and is not refundable should the applicant withdraw after accepting the offer of admission.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-08
Additional details for accepted applicants: Accepted applicants who will be taking out loans (financial aid) should complete a FAFSA as soon as the application process opens. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Admitted applicants must complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours total before pharmacy school begins to be eligbile for federal financial aid. Admitted students with less than 72 semester credit hours will not be eligible for federal financial aid until they complete additional credit hours to total to 72 hours. Upon successful completion of the first semester of pharmacy school, students should be eligible for aid from that point forward.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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