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University of Florida

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Michael W. McKenzie
Senior Associate Dean for Professional Affairs
Office for Student Affairs
College of Pharmacy
Box 100495
Gainesville, FL
32610–0495
Phone: 352–273–6217

Email: frontdesk@cop.ufl.edu
Website: http://www.cop.ufl.edu/studaff/

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH, PharmD/JD, PharmD/PhD, PharmD/MPH
• Open House Dates: TBA on UF College of Pharmacy Student Affairs website
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
360
• Estimated number accepted:
302
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
300
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
1
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
23
• 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:
3.50
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
variable
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
variable
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
2
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
minimum science gpa considered is a 2.5
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50th percentile composite is the minimum considered; select PCAT code 104

• Name of satellite campus: Gainesville; List on School Page
• Name of satellite campus: Jacksonville; List on School Page
• Name of satellite campus: Orlando; List on School Page
• Name of satellite campus: St. Petersburg; List on School Page

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
We require a minimum of an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or the equivalent of the courses below to be conferred prior to matriculation.
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
 
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
3
3
6 or 9
Humanities (H)* 6 or 9 8 or 12
6
8
8
8
8
8
4
4
 

*Must have 6 semester hours of Social/Behavioral (S) and 9 semester hours of Humanities (H)    OR 6 semester hours of Humanities (H) and 9 semester hours of Social/Behavioral (S).

**Calculus can count towards 4 of the 6 semester hours for Mathematics (M).

Other clarifying information: General physics with or without calculus is acceptable. A sequence of botany and zoology is acceptable only if general biology I and II is not offered at the college or university. Biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and statistics, while not required as pre-pharmacy courses, may be taken to strengthen the applicant's educational background in these areas. These undergraduate courses are not substituted for similar professional level coursework for the PharmD degree.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes; UF application ($30 fee) and Personal Profile/Campus Ranking Form (no fee)
• Supplemental Deadline:
02/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
E-submitby 11:59pm on Feb 1, 2011
• Supplemental Application fee:
$30.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://www.cop.ufl.edu/studaff/applinfo.pdf

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Test scores to be sent to PharmCAS. Test code is 104.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2007
• Is the TOEFL iBT required?
Yes
• If TOEFL iBT is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
If English is not the native language, applicant must submit TOEFL iBT scores. Test Center Code is 8246
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
Contact UF Residency Office (352) 392–1365 x7117
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• 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.
N/A
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
N/A
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
N/A
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
N/A
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
N/A

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER must be sent to PharmCAS
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
N/A
• Other clarifying information:
N/A

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
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 – May
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Applicants being considered for admission will be invited for an on-site interview on a rolling basis from January through May. Applicants should respond to the interview invitation within a week of being notified.  Applicants with complete, competitive applications have a greater chance of being reviewed during the beginning of the admissions cycle.  Interviews are held at each of the four campuses.  A tour of the facilities will be provided and applicants will have the opportunity to learn more about the school and the pharmacy program.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Acceptance letters are sent via email after the interview.  The University of Florida College of Pharmacy conducts a rolling admissions process. The Admissions Committee will begin to review complete, competitive applications between December through May.
Within a week post interview
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
10 days upon receipt of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
N/A
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
3rd week of August 2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
8/22/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Considered on a case-by-case basis

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

The College of Pharmacy is one of the finest colleges of pharmacy in the United States having been ranked consistently among the top ten programs for many years. The College has the faculty expertise and technological capability to offer a high quality educational program for pharmacy students in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando, and St. Petersburg. Once individuals are admitted to the College of Pharmacy, they are assigned to a campus site with preference for their first choice. Students are asked to rank order the campus sites of their choice through the supplemental Campus Ranking form. A state of the art new pharmacy building and an extensive renovation to the present building into an excellent research facility has enhanced the quality of the facilities in Gainesville for pharmacy education. The educational facilities in Jacksonville, Orlando, and St. Petersburg are also high quality institutions with state of the art computers, laboratories, and classrooms. Joint degree programs with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree are available. These include: Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, Juris Doctorate, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Numerous scholarship, award, and loan programs are available. The College has an excellent endowment program for financial need based aid. State supported Florida Bright Futures Scholarships continue for Florida resident recipients through the first two professional years in the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program if the student has remaining hours. High quality advanced pharmacy practice sites located throughout the state of Florida provide a basis for an excellent experiential program. Graduates complete all experiential requirements for licensure as a pharmacist in Florida through the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. A variety of student organizations are available at all four campuses for the College of Pharmacy and at the University to complement the student's growth toward full participation in society as a professional and as a citizen.