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==Contacts==
 
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'''Website:''' https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' 612-624-9490 <br>
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'''Admissions E-Mail:''' pharmacy@umn.edu <br>
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'''Location:''' Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, USA
  
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Website: http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/
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==Program Information==
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Twin Cities Campus: 612-624-9490, pharmacy@umn.edu
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====Curriculum====
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Duluth Campus: 218-726-6000, copd@d.umn.edu
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*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
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*4 years in length
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==Admission Requirements==
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*Joint programs are available . Descriptions can be found [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/curriculum/dual-degree-programs  here]
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===General Notes===
 
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*Four year program leading to a Pharm.D.
 
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*Also offers Ph.D. programs in Medical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics
 
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*Program is available at both the Duluth and Twin Cities Campuses
 
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*College ranked 3rd in the United States by US News and World Report
 
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*In Fall 2008, 167 students (8 international) out of 1124 applicants were admitted
 
  
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For more information please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/statistics/home.html and http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/home.html
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2017: 624
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*Applicants interviewed 2017: 343
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*Class size in 2017: 250
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/student-success-and-demographics here]
  
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===Criteria===
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==Admissions Requirements==
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====Required classes====
 
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*1 course = 3 semester credits (must obtain a C- or better)
 
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*Biology
 
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**1 course general biology with lab
 
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**1 course microbiology with lab
 
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**1 course in human anatomy with lab
 
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*1 course in calculus
 
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*Chemistry
 
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**General chemistry (enough to satisfy organic chemistry pre-requisite)
 
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**full sequence of organic chemistry
 
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*Entire introductory physics sequence
 
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*2 courses in sociology or psychology
 
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*2 courses in English composition
 
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*1 course in economics
 
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*1 course in public speaking
 
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* In addition, applicants must complete 30 semester credits in “general education” (i.e. non-science, non-mathematics, non-professional, non-physical education)
 
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**sociology, psychology, composition, and public speaking credits may count towards this requirement
 
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*Advance standing credits are accepted
 
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*Completion of B.A. is not required
 
  
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For more information please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/prerequisites/home.html
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required, but preferred
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*Required Courses
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**General Biology with lab (1 course)
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**Microbiology with lab (1 course)
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**Human Anatomy (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
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**Human Physiology (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
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**Advanced Biology (1 course)
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**Calculus (1 course)
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**Statistics (1 course)
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**General Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
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**General Physics (calculus-based) (1 course or 2 courses of algebra-based)
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**Social & Behavioural Sciences (2 courses)
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**English composition, advanced (1 course)
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**Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication (1 course)
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-programs/doctor-pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum GPA is 3.00, or 3.20 for the last 60 credits
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*Average PharmCAS GPA: 3.4
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*In Fall 2008, average entering GPA was 3.58
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*Average Science GPA: 3.27
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*GPA range: 2.25-3.99
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/prerequisites/home.html
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/student-success-and-demographics here]
  
 
====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
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*Applicants must write the Pharmacy College Admission Test
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Average scores in 2017:
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*Applicants must arrange for their results to be send to PharmCAS
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*Composite: 78%
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*Average entering composite % was 80% for Fall 2008
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*Biology: 76%
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*Chemistry: 80%
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For more information, please visit http://pearsonassess.com/haiweb/Cultures/en-US/site/Community/PostSecondary/Products/pcat/pcathome.htm
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*Quantitative Ability: 69%
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*Reading Comprehension: 65%
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*Writing: 3.3
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*Composite PCAT Range: 15-99%
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*All PCAT scores will be considered/The most recent PCAT scores will be considered/The best PCAT scores will be considered
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*PCAT scores within the last five years
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/admissions/selection-criteria here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Official transcript from all post-secondary institutes attended
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*Application form to PharmCAS
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**To verify that pre-requisites are compatible, must schedule an appointment with an academic advisor
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*Supplemental application and processing fee of $75
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**See http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/international/home.html
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*Official transcript from each college attended
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*Three recommendation forms
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*TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
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**Will accept up to four
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*Personal statement
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**May not be from family, friends or members of the clergy
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*Work & volunteer experience
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*Supplemental application (see Application)
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*PCAT scores
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*TOEFL exam results for those whose first language is not English
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*supplemental essays
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*Financial Certification Statement
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*Three recommendation forms from persons with a professional or academic relationship with the applicant
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**See http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/international/home.html
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*For international students, University of Minnesota Financial Certification Statement
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/applicants/steps-apply/pharmcas-application here] <br>
  
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For more information, please visit  http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*Academic Achievement
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*Understanding & Motivation for Pharmacy
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*Work Experience
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*Community Service & Leadership
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*Letters of Recommendation
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*Essays
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*Unique Factors that Contribute to a Diverse Student Body
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*Interview
  
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/admissions/selection-criteria here]
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==Application==
 
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*Must submit application through PharmCAS
 
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**See http://www.pharmcas.org/
 
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*Once application through PharmCAS has been received, applicants can access supplemental application online through the University
 
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**Supplemental application questions are available online and may be prepared in advance
 
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**See http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
 
  
 
==Interviews==
 
==Interviews==
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*Competitive applicants will be selected for interviews and notified (see dates under Deadlines)
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*45 minute 1 on 1 with a College of Pharmacy Representative
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/applicants/interview here]
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
 
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==Timeline for Fall 2009 Admission==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*Admissions are made on a rolling basis - it is better to apply early
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*November 1, 2018: Application Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
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*August 2008 – Application through PharmCAS becomes available
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*December 1, 2018: All Supporting Document Submission Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
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* October 24, November 21, January 16, February 6, February 20, and March 6 – Interview dates
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*January 11, 2019: Interview Completed for Scholarship Consideration
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*Feb. 19 2009 – Deadline for submission of supplemental application
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*February 1, 2019: Application Deadline
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*March 1, 2019: Supporting Document Submission Deadline
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*April 5, 2019: Interview Completed
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*First Year Tuition (In-State Residents): USD $27,048.00
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**Fees NOT Included in Estimate
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*First Year Tuition (Out-ofState Residents): USD $39,600.00
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**Fees NOT Included in Estimate
  
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==Tuition==
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For more information regarding Tuition and Financial aid, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/admissions/costs-aid here]<br>
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*For non-residents of Minnesota/Wisconsin, tuition and fees were 32 816 USD for 2008-2009
 
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**Total estimated expenses was 46 578 USD for 2008-2009
 
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For more information, please visit http://onestop.umn.edu/finances/costs_and_tuition/index.html
 
  
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==Other==
 
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For tips on being a successful applicant, visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/prepharm/home.html
 
  
 
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Contacts

Website: https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/
Phone: 612-624-9490
Admissions E-Mail: pharmacy@umn.edu
Location: Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available . Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2017: 624
  • Applicants interviewed 2017: 343
  • Class size in 2017: 250
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required, but preferred
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology with lab (1 course)
    • Microbiology with lab (1 course)
    • Human Anatomy (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
    • Human Physiology (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
    • Advanced Biology (1 course)
    • Calculus (1 course)
    • Statistics (1 course)
    • General Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
    • Organic Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
    • General Physics (calculus-based) (1 course or 2 courses of algebra-based)
    • Social & Behavioural Sciences (2 courses)
    • English composition, advanced (1 course)
    • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication (1 course)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average PharmCAS GPA: 3.4
  • Average Science GPA: 3.27
  • GPA range: 2.25-3.99

For more information, click here

PCAT

Average scores in 2017:

  • Composite: 78%
  • Biology: 76%
  • Chemistry: 80%
  • Quantitative Ability: 69%
  • Reading Comprehension: 65%
  • Writing: 3.3
  • Composite PCAT Range: 15-99%
  • All PCAT scores will be considered/The most recent PCAT scores will be considered/The best PCAT scores will be considered
  • PCAT scores within the last five years

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form to PharmCAS
  • Supplemental application and processing fee of $75
  • Official transcript from each college attended
  • TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
  • Personal statement
  • Work & volunteer experience
  • PCAT scores
  • supplemental essays
  • Three recommendation forms from persons with a professional or academic relationship with the applicant
  • For international students, University of Minnesota Financial Certification Statement

For more information, click here

Evaluation criteria

  • Academic Achievement
  • Understanding & Motivation for Pharmacy
  • Work Experience
  • Community Service & Leadership
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Essays
  • Unique Factors that Contribute to a Diverse Student Body
  • Interview

For more information, click here

Interviews

  • 45 minute 1 on 1 with a College of Pharmacy Representative

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • November 1, 2018: Application Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
  • December 1, 2018: All Supporting Document Submission Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
  • January 11, 2019: Interview Completed for Scholarship Consideration
  • February 1, 2019: Application Deadline
  • March 1, 2019: Supporting Document Submission Deadline
  • April 5, 2019: Interview Completed

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First Year Tuition (In-State Residents): USD $27,048.00
    • Fees NOT Included in Estimate
  • First Year Tuition (Out-ofState Residents): USD $39,600.00
    • Fees NOT Included in Estimate

For more information regarding Tuition and Financial aid, click here

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