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College of Notre Dame of Maryland

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Lawrence Shattuck
Director of Admissions
School of Pharmacy, Office of Admissions
4701 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland
21210–2464
Phone: 410–532–5551

Email: lshattuck@ndm.edu
Website: www.ndm.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: None
• Open House Dates: Fall/Spring
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
250
• Estimated number accepted:
170
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
70
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
90
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
35
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
65

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.20
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
70
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
70
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50th percentile or higher preferred

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
105
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
6
3
3
3
3
3
8
8
8
4
8
3
6
6
 

Other clarifying information: Course Prerequisites (continued)

72 credits of non-remedial, pre-requisite course work must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. The student must earn at a grade of C (not C minus) or better in each pre-requisite course. In order for the application to be evaluated, students must complete at least one semester of organic chemistry in the fall semester prior to the year of matriculation. All pre-requisite course work must be completed by the end of summer session I prior to matriculation.

International applicants must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of non-remedial pre-requisite coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciences, six hours in non-remedial English composition, and three hours in speech/public speaking. This additional requirement is waived for applicants who complete their pre-requisite coursework at a post-secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation.

Note 1: Students taking science courses at community colleges should check with the School Office of Admissions to determine if the course will meet the pre-requisite requirement. It is unlikely that Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology at community colleges will meet the pre-requisite requirement and applicants must take these courses at a 4 year institution.

Note 2: The Admissions Committee will pay special attention to pre-pharmacy math and science coursework that were taken more than five years ago. Science and math coursework that were taken within five years are preferred.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
3/1/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$55
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
For more information visit www.ndm.edu

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June, August & October recommended
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
August 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
N/A
• 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 required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
N/A
• 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.
N/A
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
No
• 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.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report - FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
February 1, 2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Applicants must submit a course-by-course evaluation obtained from one of the following evaluation services: Education Credential Evaluators (ECE): 414–289–3400, www.ece.org; World Education Service (WES): 212–966–6311, www.wes.org; Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.: 305–273–1616, www.jsilny.com. Original foreign transcripts sent to PharmCAS by the February 1, 2011 deadline. Please go to www.ndm.edu for additional information.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• 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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
A minimum of three (3) letters of reference should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the institutional deadline of February 1, 2011
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:
November through March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Required for invited applicants only
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
December – March (rolling)
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
For more information visit www.ndm.edu
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter unless otherwise noted.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
For more information visit www.ndm.edu
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter unless otherwise noted.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$750
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
TBD
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
TBD
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Not considered

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

The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to educate student pharmacists to be competent, ethical and caring pharmacists who will provide quality care to diverse patient populations in an ever changing society. Our dynamic and challenging curriculum fosters the development of leadership and life-long learning skills through excellence in teaching and learning, service, and scholarship. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors and work together as a team that embraces professionalism, integrity, mutual respect, open communication and creativity.

The School offers an innovative 4-year professional curriculum that is designed to foster the development of the student pharmacist as a critical thinker, and an ethical, competent, and caring professional. The School faculty embraces a student centered philosophy to teaching and learning that engages the student in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on a patient-centered approach to the provision of pharmacist care, practice skill development, teamwork, and communication skills. In addition, there is an emphasis on areas that have been identified by the Institute of Medicine as important components of education of all health care professionals. These areas include, but are not limited to, public health, cultural competence, and professionalism. With an aging population that includes a high percentage of women, coursework that focuses on women's health issues across the lifespan is included. Pharmacy practice and health care experiences are interwoven throughout the first three didactic years to provide students with opportunities for application of information learned in the classroom.

Please visit our website for specific information regarding our admission requirements and procedures www.ndm.edu