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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/index.htm <br>
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'''Website:''' https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' 612-624-9490 (Twin Cities Campus), 218-726-6085 (Duluth Campus) <br>
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'''Phone:''' 612-624-9490 <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' pharmacy@umn.edu  
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'''Admissions E-Mail:''' pharmacy@umn.edu <br>
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'''Location:''' Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, USA
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
 
*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*Joint programs are available . Descriptions can be found [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/curriculum/index.htm here]
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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]
  
 
====Admission statistics====
 
====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 534
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*Total number of applicants in 2017: 624
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 358
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*Applicants interviewed 2017: 343
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*Class size in 2013: 167
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*Class size in 2017: 250
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
 
 
*International students are eligible to apply  
 
*International students are eligible to apply  
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/statistics/index.htm here]
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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]
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required
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*Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required, but preferred
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
 
**General Biology with lab (1 course)
 
**General Biology with lab (1 course)
 
**Microbiology with lab (1 course)
 
**Microbiology with lab (1 course)
 
**Human Anatomy (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
 
**Human Anatomy (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
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**Human Physiology (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)**Advanced Biology (1 course)
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**Human Physiology (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
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**Advanced Biology (1 course)
 
**Calculus (1 course)
 
**Calculus (1 course)
 
**Statistics (1 course)
 
**Statistics (1 course)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
 
**Organic Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
 
**General Physics (calculus-based) (1 course or 2 courses of algebra-based)
 
**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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**Social & Behavioural Sciences (2 courses)
 
**English composition, advanced (1 course)
 
**English composition, advanced (1 course)
 
**Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication (1 course)
 
**Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication (1 course)
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/Prerequisites/index.htm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-programs/doctor-pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites here]
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*Recommended Courses
 
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**psychology, sociology, economics, human development, epidemiology, anthropology, global issues, archaeology, education, geography, history, journalism, law, linguistics, management, political science
 
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For more information, click
 
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[http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/Prerequisites/index.htm here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*Average PharmCAS GPA: 3.4
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**Must fulfill fulfill one of these three minimum requirements:
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*Average Science GPA: 3.27
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***Minimum: 3.00 overall PharmCAS GPA
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*GPA range: 2.25-3.99
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***3.20 over the most recent 60 credits (4.0 scale)
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For more information, click [https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/doctor-pharmacy/student-success-and-demographics here]
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***70% composite PCAT
 
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.46
 
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
 
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**Minimum grade/GPA: NA
 
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
 
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*Calculation method:NA
 
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For more information, click
 
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[http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/statistics/index.htm here]
 
  
 
====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
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*Minimum score: NO
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Average scores in 2017:
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*Composite: 78%
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*Biology: 76%
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*Chemistry: 80%
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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%
 
*All PCAT scores will be considered/The most recent PCAT scores will be considered/The best PCAT scores will be considered
 
*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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*The PCAT must be taken before January 8, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle.
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*PCAT scores within the last five years
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/pcat/index.htm here]
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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 each college attended
 
*Official transcript from each college attended
 
*TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
 
*TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
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*Personal statement
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*Work & volunteer experience
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*PCAT scores
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*supplemental essays
 
*Three recommendation forms from persons with a professional or academic relationship with the applicant
 
*Three recommendation forms from persons with a professional or academic relationship with the applicant
 
*For international students, University of Minnesota Financial Certification Statement
 
*For international students, University of Minnesota Financial Certification Statement
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here] <br>
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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>
  
 
====Evaluation criteria====
 
====Evaluation criteria====
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*Interview
 
*Interview
  
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/criteria/index.htm here]
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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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==Interview==
 
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*Interview invitations will be sent out from earliest from Sept.2014 or on a rolling basis
 
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014
 
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*Type of interview: traditional, about 40 minutes one-on-one with a faculty member
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/criteria/index.htmhere]
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==Interviews==
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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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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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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: Application through PharmCAS is available
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*December 1, 2018: All Supporting Document Submission Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
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*February 1, 2013: PharmCAS deadline
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*January 11, 2019: Interview Completed for Scholarship Consideration
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*March 1, 2013: supplemental application deadlines
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*February 1, 2019: Application Deadline
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here]
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*March 1, 2019: Supporting Document Submission Deadline
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*April 5, 2019: Interview Completed
  
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*First Year Tuition (In-State Residents): USD $27,048.00
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**First year tuition: $23,784
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**Fees NOT Included in Estimate
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**Total first year fees: $43,932
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*First Year Tuition (Out-ofState Residents): USD $39,600.00
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Fees NOT Included in Estimate
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**First year tuition: $35,184
 
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**Total first year fees: $55,332
 
  
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/costs/index.htm here]<br>
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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 more information, click [URL here] <br>
 
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.d.umn.edu/onestop/index.html here]
 
  
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[[Category:University of Minnesota|Pharmacy]]
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[[Category:Pharmacy|XX University]]
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[[Category:Pharmacy|Minnesota]]

Latest revision as of 14:06, 4 January 2019


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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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