Difference between revisions of "University at Buffalo SUNY Pharmacy"
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'''Phone:''' (716) 645-2825<br> | '''Phone:''' (716) 645-2825<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' pharm-admit@buffalo.edu | '''Admissions e-mail:''' pharm-admit@buffalo.edu | ||
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | *Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | ||
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*Number of applicants interviewed in 2010: 250 | *Number of applicants interviewed in 2010: 250 | ||
*Class size in 2010: 125, ~22 out-of-state | *Class size in 2010: 125, ~22 out-of-state | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline) | *Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline) | ||
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**Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | **Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | ||
For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Prerequisites.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Prerequisites.htm here] | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum 3.0 GPA in pre-pharmacy science and math courses | *Minimum 3.0 GPA in pre-pharmacy science and math courses | ||
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**Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites | **Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites | ||
For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here] | ||
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====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
*Minimum scores: | *Minimum scores: | ||
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*Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered | *Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered | ||
For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/MCAT.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/MCAT.htm here] | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
*Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/b_omsas_e.pdf OMSAS guidelines] | *Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/b_omsas_e.pdf OMSAS guidelines] | ||
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Non-Academic_Qualifications.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Non-Academic_Qualifications.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> | ||
For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/Tips.htm here] | For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/Tips.htm here] | ||
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==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
*Late February – early March | *Late February – early March | ||
*Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student | *Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student | ||
For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/interview.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/interview.htm here] | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
*Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online | *Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online | ||
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*June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS | *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS | ||
For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here] | ||
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==Tuition 2009-2010== | ==Tuition 2009-2010== | ||
*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 | *First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/
Phone: (716) 645-2825
Admissions e-mail: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2010: N/A
- Number of applicants interviewed in 2010: 250
- Class size in 2010: 125, ~22 out-of-state
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
- Required Courses
- Life Sciences (12 credits)
- Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits)
- Recommended Courses
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Courses that required expository writing (12 credits)
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in pre-pharmacy science and math courses
- Middle 50th percentile in pre-pharmacy science and math courses: 3.4-3.7 (4.0 scale)
- Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89
- Calculation method:
- GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study.
- If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed.
- If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed
- Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- 355-409
- min 300
- MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
- Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see OMSAS guidelines
- Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information)
- References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
- Official transcripts from universities attended
For more information, click here and visit the OMSAS website
For tips regarding the application procedure, click here
Interview
- Late February – early March
- Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online
- Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account
- Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications
- Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
- Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received
- Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS
- May 15, 2009: First offers of admission
- June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission
- June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887
- Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90
- First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620
- Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here
