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**3.20 over the most recent 60 credits (4.0 scale) | **3.20 over the most recent 60 credits (4.0 scale) | ||
**70% composite PCAT | **70% composite PCAT | ||
− | *Average PharmCAS GPA: 3.52 | + | *Average PharmCAS GPA for the entering class in Fall 201: 3.52 |
− | *Average Science GPA: 3.45 | + | *Average Science GPA for the entering class in Fall 201: 3.45 |
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/statistics/index.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/statistics/index.htm here] | ||
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*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 | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here] <br> |
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
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**Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 | **Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 | ||
**Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29 | **Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29 | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here] |
==Timeline == | ==Timeline == |
Revision as of 16:49, 1 January 2013
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Contacts
Website: http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/index.htm
Phone: 612-624-9490 (Twin Cities Campus), 218-726-6085 (Duluth Campus)
Admissions e-mail: pharmacy@umn.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2010: 844
- Class size: 167 students (60 students at the Duluth campus and 107 at the Twin Cities campus)
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required
- Required Courses
- For Fall 2013 admission: All prerequisites must be completed by August 19, 2013.
- Required courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better
- General Biology with lab (4 credits)
- Microbiology with lab (3 credits)
- Human Anatomy with lab (3 credits)
- Human Physiology (3 credits)
- Advanced Biology (6 credits)
- Calculus (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
- General Physics with labs (4 credit if calculus based and 8 credits if algebra-based)
- Behavioural Sciences (6 credits) – psychology or sociology
- English composition, advanced (3 credits) or completion of B.A or B.Sc degree
- Public Speaking (3 credits)
For more information, click here
GPA
- Must fulfill fulfill one of these three minimum requirements:
- Minimum: 3.00 overall PharmCAS GPA
- 3.20 over the most recent 60 credits (4.0 scale)
- 70% composite PCAT
- Average PharmCAS GPA for the entering class in Fall 201: 3.52
- Average Science GPA for the entering class in Fall 201: 3.45
For more information, click here
PCAT
- No minimum scores
- PCAT score with a scored writing subtest is required
- Average PCAT scores for the entering class in Fall 2012:
- Composite: 77%
- Biology: 77%
- Chemistry: 80%
- Quantitative Ability: 68%
- Reading Comprehension: 58%
- Verbal Ability: 68%
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
- 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
Interview
- Selected applicants will be notified for an interview with the Admissions Committee
- The interview is about 40 minutes one-on-one with a faculty member
- Interview Dates for 2012-2013:
- Sept. 21
- Oct. 26
- Nov. 16, 30
- Dec. 7, 14
- Jan. 25
- Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
- Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29
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
- February 1, 2013: PharmCAS deadline
- March 1, 2013: supplemental application deadlines
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
- Instate Tuition: $23,096 (residents of Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and recipients of the Dean's Nonresident Scholarship)
- Outstate Tuition: $34,482
For more information on tuition, click here