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University of Wyoming

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Maria Bennett
Manager of Pharmacy Student Services
Room 394
Dept 3375 1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY
82070
Phone: 307–766–6132

Email: mariav@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
200
• Estimated number accepted:
52
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
52
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
20
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
26
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
26

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.6
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
32
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
20
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class: 0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
67
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
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
 

Other clarifying information: Other clarifying information: Coursework older than 7 years will not be accepted.  Students with coursework older than 7 years should contact the Manager of Pharmacy Student Services for more information.  Students are required to complete 67 semester hours before matriculation into the professional program. All science and math courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to enrollment. All science courses must have labs. General Microbiology or Pathogenic Microbiology can be substituted for Medical Microbiology if it is not offered. Students who are taking a fusion course of Human Anatomy and Physiology must take two semesters with labs to be equivalent. It is strongly recommended that students complete a composition course and a literature course.  Contact the Manager of Pharmacy Student Services for more information.

The University Of Wyoming School Of Pharmacy expects its current and future students to complete the University of Wyoming’s University Studies program prior to graduating from the professional pharmacy program. Work on the University Studies program should begin in the preprofessional years. For more information about the University Studies program please review the following website: www.uwyo.edu/unst/usp_2003_students_page.htm

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
No
• Supplemental Deadline:
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
• Supplemental Application fee:
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
October 2010
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2009
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Only for non-US citizens
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but encouraged

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• 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.
• 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
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:

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:
First 2 weeks of March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
A full day includes a problem solving test, writing sample, tour of campus, lunch with current students and interviews with faculty.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
03/20/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/01/2011: two weeks after acceptance
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/01/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500.00
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/20/2011 – 8/22/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Tentative
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
No

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

The primary objective of the School of Pharmacy is to provide a sound scientific, professional, and cultural background necessary for the successful provision of patient-oriented primary pharmaceutical care with emphasis on rural interdisciplinary community-based practice.

The pharmacy curriculum at the University of Wyoming begins with a two-year preprofessional program followed by the 4-year professional program. The professional program consists of three years of coursework on campus and 40 weeks of experiential coursework performed off-campus. The UW School of Pharmacy admits approximately 52 students every fall. Students in the School of Pharmacy have their own special activities and share in the congenial college community. Students may enter the professional program only upon official acceptance by the School of Pharmacy. Entry into the program is limited and competitive.