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==Contacts==
 
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'''Website:''' http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html<br>
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'''Phone:''' 612-624-9490 (Twin Cities), 218-726-6000 (Duluth) <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' pharmacy@umn.edu (Twin Cities), copd@d.umn.edu (Duluth)
  
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Website: http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/
 
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Twin Cities Campus: 612-624-9490, pharmacy@umn.edu
 
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Duluth Campus: 218-726-6000, copd@d.umn.edu
 
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==Admission Requirements==
 
  
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===General Notes===
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==Program Information==
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*Four year program leading to a Pharm.D.
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*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
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*Also offers Ph.D. programs in Medical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics
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*Ranked 3rd in U.S. by U.S. News and World Report
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*Program is available at both the Duluth and Twin Cities Campuses
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*Programs at two campuses are equal in curriculum
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*College ranked 3rd in the United States by US News and World Report
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*4 years in length
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*In Fall 2008, 167 students (8 international) out of 1124 applicants were admitted
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*Number of applications in 2009:  1039
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*Number of interviewees: 358
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*Number of offers sent out: 196
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*Rolling admissions process – as soon as applications are accepted, interviews will be conducted
  
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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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===Criteria===
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==Admission 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
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*Required Courses
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**General Biology with lab (4 credits)
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**Microbiology with lab (3 credits)
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**Human Anatomy with lab (3 credits)
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**Human Physiology (3 credits)
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**Calculus (3 credits)
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**General Physics with labs (8 credits)
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**Behavioural Sciences (6 credits) – psychology or sociology
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**English composition, advanced (3 credits) or completion of B.A or B.Sc degree
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**Economics (3 credits) – micro or macroeconomics
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**Public Speaking (3 credits)
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**Additional 30 credits in ‘general education’ – non-science, non-mathematics, non-professional, non-physical education
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***Credits in behavioural sciences, English composition, economics, and public speaking can be applied towards the general education requirement
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**Note – AP credits can be used to satisfy any of these requirements
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/prerequisites/home.html here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum GPA is 3.00, or 3.20 for the last 60 credits
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*Minimum GPA of 3.00 or 3.20 over the most recent 60 credits
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*In Fall 2008, average entering GPA was 3.58
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*Average GPA 2009 admitted applicants: 3.57
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/statistics/home.html here]
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/prerequisites/home.html
 
  
 
====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
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*Applicants must write the Pharmacy College Admission Test
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*No minimum scores
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*Applicants must arrange for their results to be send to PharmCAS
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*Average PCAT composite % rank: 74%
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*Average entering composite % was 80% for Fall 2008
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*PCAT score with a scored writing subset is required
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#pcat here]
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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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====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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*Official transcript from each college attended
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**See http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/international/home.html
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*TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
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*Three recommendation forms
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*Three recommendation forms – college instructors, work/volunteer supervisors
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**Will accept up to four
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*For international students, University of Minnesota Financial Certification Statement
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**May not be from family, friends or members of the clergy
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*Supplemental Application questions
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*Supplemental application (see Application)
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For PharmCAS website, click [http://www.pharmcas.org here]
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*TOEFL exam results for those whose first language is not English
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For international applicants, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/international/home.html here]
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*Financial Certification Statement
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#pcat here] <br>
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**See http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/international/home.html
 
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For more information, please visit  http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
 
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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
 
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==Interviews==
 
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*Competitive applicants will be selected for interviews and notified (see dates under Deadlines)
 
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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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*Admissions are made on a rolling basis - it is better to apply early
 
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*August 2008 – Application through PharmCAS becomes available
 
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* October 24, November 21, January 16, February 6, February 20, and March 6 – Interview dates
 
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*Feb. 19 2009 – Deadline for submission of supplemental application
 
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#documents
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==Interview==
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*Fridays in October, November, January, February and March
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html#interviews here]
  
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==Tuition==
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==Timeline ==
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*For non-residents of Minnesota/Wisconsin, tuition and fees were 32 816 USD for 2008-2009
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*Admissions are made on a rolling basis – it is better to apply early
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**Total estimated expenses was 46 578 USD for 2008-2009
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*August – Application through PharmCAS is available
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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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==Tuition 2008-2009==
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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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**Current year tuition (residents) - $ 17 176
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**Current year tuition (non-residents) - $28 564
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**Total annual cost (estimate) - $34 650 for residents, $46 038 for non-residents
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/costs/home.html here]<br>
  
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/home.html
Phone: 612-624-9490 (Twin Cities), 218-726-6000 (Duluth)
Admissions e-mail: pharmacy@umn.edu (Twin Cities), copd@d.umn.edu (Duluth)


Program Information

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Ranked 3rd in U.S. by U.S. News and World Report
  • Programs at two campuses are equal in curriculum
  • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2009: 1039
  • Number of interviewees: 358
  • Number of offers sent out: 196
  • Rolling admissions process – as soon as applications are accepted, interviews will be conducted


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology with lab (4 credits)
    • Microbiology with lab (3 credits)
    • Human Anatomy with lab (3 credits)
    • Human Physiology (3 credits)
    • Calculus (3 credits)
    • Statistics (3 credits)
    • General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
    • General Physics with labs (8 credits)
    • Behavioural Sciences (6 credits) – psychology or sociology
    • English composition, advanced (3 credits) or completion of B.A or B.Sc degree
    • Economics (3 credits) – micro or macroeconomics
    • Public Speaking (3 credits)
    • Additional 30 credits in ‘general education’ – non-science, non-mathematics, non-professional, non-physical education
      • Credits in behavioural sciences, English composition, economics, and public speaking can be applied towards the general education requirement
    • Note – AP credits can be used to satisfy any of these requirements

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum GPA of 3.00 or 3.20 over the most recent 60 credits
  • Average GPA 2009 admitted applicants: 3.57

For more information, click here

PCAT

  • No minimum scores
  • Average PCAT composite % rank: 74%
  • PCAT score with a scored writing subset is required

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form to PharmCAS
  • Official transcript from each college attended
  • TOEFL score (if required) submitted to PharmCAS
  • Three recommendation forms – college instructors, work/volunteer supervisors
  • For international students, University of Minnesota Financial Certification Statement
  • Supplemental Application questions

For PharmCAS website, click here For international applicants, click here For more information, click here


Interview

  • Fridays in October, November, January, February and March

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • Admissions are made on a rolling basis – it is better to apply early
  • August – Application through PharmCAS is available

Tuition 2008-2009

    • Current year tuition (residents) - $ 17 176
    • Current year tuition (non-residents) - $28 564
    • Total annual cost (estimate) - $34 650 for residents, $46 038 for non-residents

For more information on tuition, click here

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