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University of Minnesota

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Stacy Tomhave
Admissions Coordinator
College of Pharmacy Office of Student Services
3-160 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55455
Phone: (612) 624–9490

Email: pharmacy@umn.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions

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: Pharm.D./MBA dual degree - Visit www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/curriculum/pharmdMBAdualdegree for more information.
• Open House Dates: Visit www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/previewday for dates and registration.
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
356
• Estimated number accepted:
218
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
167
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
1
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
60
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
33
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
67
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.56
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Not Limited
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Not Limited
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0 overall or 3.2 in last 60 semester credits
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

• Name of satellite campuses: Program is offered in Minneapolis and Duluth

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
51

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

Semester Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
51

Other clarifying information: If taking combined Human Anatomy and Physiology courses, both semesters must be completed to full both Human Anatomy and Physiology, or the combined one-semester course must be a minimum of 5 semester credits.

Applicants whose overall GPA is below 3.00, but whose GPA over the most recent 60 semester credits is 3.20 or higher will be considered for admission. Applicants whose overall GPA is below 3.00 and whose GPA over the most recent 60 semester credits is not at 3.20 or higher will not be considered for admission.

Please view our admissions web page at: http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions for more information on our criteria. Information on the prerequisites can be found at: www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/prerequisites

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
03/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$75
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Applicants will not receive access to the online supplemental application until we receive the PharmCAS application. Supplemental application instructions can be found here: www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October. There is a slight chance that interview spots may be filled by the time January PCAT scores are received, however, January PCAT scores will be accepted if interview spots are not filled by early March.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2005
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
The TOEFL is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English, except those who will have completed 16 semester credits (within the past 24 months) in residence as a full-time student at a recognized US college/university.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency: Resident status is granted to students who are permanently residing in Minnesota and have been continuously present in the state of Minnesota for at least one calendar year prior to the first day of class attendance in the Pharm.D. program.  During that one year period, the student must not have attended any other Minnesota post-secondary education institutions.  Out-of-state students not living in Minnesota for one year prior are considered out-of-state for their entire enrollment in the Pharm.D. program.  The College has reciprocity agreements with South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba.
• 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.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
3/1/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Recommended evaluators: WES or ECE. Other evaluators must be accredited.

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:
The University of Minnesota seeks letters of reference from people who know you well in a professional or academic capacity, such as college instructors and work or volunteer supervisors.
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:
October, November, January, February, March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Interviews are offered to selected applicants ranking highest according to established admissions criteria. Applicants will be notified via e-mail if selected to interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
4-6 weeks after interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Two weeks after admission letter is mailed
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Two weeks after admission letter is mailed
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Late August 2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
September 6, 2011
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Extenuating circumstances as approved by the Dean
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy offers its Pharm.D. Program on two campuses – Duluth and Twin Cities. Both campuses offer a small college feel, yet provide all the opportunities of a large university. Learn more about each campus at http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/Choose_Your_Campus.

All classes are taught by College or University faculty who are renowned for their research and innovations in patient-centered care. Throughout their four year program, students work closely with faculty. The student to faculty ratio is 6:1

Our students learn by doing. Experiential education begins in the first year of the Pharm.D. program. Students learn in diverse patient care settings, typically one-on-one with a preceptor. Students also participate in many interprofessional activities in and out of the classroom.

The College of Pharmacy is part of the University of Minnesota’s Academic Health Center – (http://www.ahc.umn.edu/) organized specifically for health education, research, and practice – and provides opportunities for interprofessional study among medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy students and faculty.

The curriculum of the Pharm.D. program is focused on patient-centered care, which involves helping patients identify, resolve, and prevent drug therapy problems. For specific information on the Pharm.D. curriculum, visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/curriculum/home.html.

Pharmacy students will find the University of Minnesota offers a supportive student environment. Each student receives individualized attention from the Office of Student Services. Student input is sought on all college-wide decisions and 95 percent of pharmacy students are involved in the college’s student organizations.

Specific information and student impressions of the program of the Pharm.D. program can be found at http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/home.html.