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Drake University

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

CONTACT
Renae Chesnut
Associate Dean
Drake University
2507 University Ave
Cline 111
Des Moines, IA
50311
Phone: 515–271–3018

Email: renae.chesnut@drake.edu
Website: www.drake.edu/cphs

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPA, PharmD/Law, PharmD – Diabetes Care Concentration
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
190
• Estimated number accepted:
110
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
110
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
Varies each year
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
60

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: Depends on quality and quantity of applicant pool for each given year.
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Varies each year
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.00
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50%

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
60
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
6
8
8
8
3
3
3
3
6
6
3
 

Other clarifying information: * Not required before admission. ** Admitted students will need to contact the Pharmacy Office for approval if any of these courses were not completed by the Spring term. Currently enrolled Drake pre-pharmacy students - Application deadline: September 15th (Drake Pre-pharmacy students also need to request all official transcripts be sent directly to PharmCAS as well as complete a Supplemental Form).

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
70.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://pharmacy.drake.edu:8080/supplemental.pdf

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
The PCAT must be taken prior to the institutional deadline
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
US permanent residents, foreign citizens, and Canadian citizens are equally-considered with all applicants.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Original Foreign Transcript sent directly to institution
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Applicants must send all official foreign transcripts directly to Drake University by December 1st.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
NONE
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
January – March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Applicants may be invited for an interview providing their grade point average and PCAT scores meet the minimum requirements. However, depending on the strength of the pool, not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be invited to participate in the second phase of the application process. This process will assess the following interpersonal skills as determined by the faculty:
  • motivation
  • values/ethics
  • communication skills
  • self-learner abilities
  • desire for self-improvement
  • open-mindedness
  • professionalism
Interview: In order to assess these interpersonal skills, the interview is an integral part of the admission process. All interviews must be done in person. The interview will last for 30 minutes, and the applicant will have an opportunity to ask questions as well. A 90 minute written assessment will also be conducted. Selected Interview Dates will be provided with interview invitation. Applicants will then have an opportunity to take a campus tour as well as meet with an Admission Counselor in the Office of Admission.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
03/01 – 04/15/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Applicants may be admitted after these dates.  Wait list may be used.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
05/01/10
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer:
Unless otherwise indicated in admission letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
05/01/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class:
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY Friday before classes begin
• Date of new student orientation: Details will be communicated with admitted students
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: TBD
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

Drake University is a comprehensive university located in Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa. The University, along with the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences rewards its students academically and personally. A principal feature of Drake's mission is commitment to a learning environment which enhances student success. With dedicated faculty and staff, as well as a broad range of student services, your educational experience at Drake will serve you well throughout your career.

Drake offers the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Degree combinations along with the PharmD include the Masters in Business Administration (PharmD/MBA), Masters in Public Administration (PharmD/MPA) and Law (PharmD/JD). Students apply to the business, public administration, or law graduate program after receiving admission to the professional pharmacy program. Many students also pursue minors or second majors in a variety of fields as well as concentrations in diabetes care.

Recognizing that professional program applicants come from a variety of institutions and educational and professional experiences, the pharmacy program faculty have put into place an admission process that will assure admitted students have the potential for academic and professional success. Since the philosophy of the pharmacy faculty is that students are individuals and not 'numbers', a process has been developed that allows the faculty the opportunity to consider other aspects of the application besides the academic profile. Thus, the application process for students applying to the professional program is composed of two phases designed to assess applicant academic and professional capabilities. The first phase consists of a review of each applicant’s academic information and includes grade point average and PCAT score evaluations. The second phase of the application process includes an interview and writing assessment.

First Phase – Academic Profile Evaluation
Grade Point Average
The minimum grade point average for consideration into the professional program is a 3.00. However, admitted students will likely have achieved a higher grade point average. Students with foreign credentials and course work, other than study abroad, must submit official transcripts from each institution attended directly to Drake University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. An evaluation report will not substitute for official records.

PCAT For students who are not enrolled in the pre-pharmacy program at Drake, the PCAT will be used for the purpose of standardization of various grading practices at other institutions. The PCAT is required for Drake students who are not enrolled in the pre-pharmacy program. The PCAT must be taken before the December 1st deadline for admission to the professional program the following fall. It is recommended that students, at minimum, score at the 50th percentile to be considered for admission. However, admitted students will likely have higher test scores.