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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
 
*Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*Number of applications in 2010:  844
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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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*Class size: 167 students (60 students at the Duluth campus and 107 at the Twin Cities campus)
 
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 534
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 358
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*Class size in 2013: 167
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*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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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required
 
*Degree: A bachelor’s degree is NOT required
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*Required Courses  
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*Required Courses
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**For Fall 2013 admission: All prerequisites must be completed by August 19, 2013.
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**General Biology with lab (1 course)
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**Required courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better
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**Microbiology with lab (1 course)
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**General Biology with lab (4 credits)
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**Human Anatomy (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)
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**Microbiology with lab (3 credits)
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**Human Physiology (1 course, or entire combined A&P sequence)**Advanced Biology (1 course)
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**Human Anatomy with lab (3 credits)
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**Calculus (1 course)
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**Human Physiology (3 credits)
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**Statistics (1 course)
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**Advanced Biology (6 credits)
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**General Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
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**Calculus (3 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (2 courses)
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**General Physics (calculus-based) (1 course or 2 courses of algebra-based)
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**General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**Social &Behavioural Sciences (2 courses)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**English composition, advanced (1 course)
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**General Physics with labs (4 credit if calculus based and 8 credits if algebra-based)
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**Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication (1 course)
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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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**Public Speaking (3 credits)
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/Prerequisites/index.htm here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/Prerequisites/index.htm 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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*Must fulfill fulfill [[one]] of these three minimum requirements:
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*Must fulfill fulfill one of these three minimum requirements:
 
**Minimum: 3.00 overall PharmCAS GPA
 
**Minimum: 3.00 overall PharmCAS GPA
 
**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
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*Average PharmCAS GPA for the entering class in Fall 201: 3.52
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*Average Science GPA for the entering class in Fall 201: 3.45
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**Must fulfill fulfill one of these three minimum requirements:
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/statistics/index.htm here]
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***Minimum: 3.00 overall PharmCAS GPA
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***3.20 over the most recent 60 credits (4.0 scale)
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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: XXX
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
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*Calculation method:NA
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[http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/statistics/index.htm here]
  
 
====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
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*No minimum scores
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*Minimum score: NO
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*PCAT score with a scored writing subtest is required
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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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*Average PCAT scores for the entering class in Fall 2012:
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*The PCAT must be taken before January 8, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle.
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**Composite: 77%
 
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**Biology: 77%
 
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**Chemistry: 80%
 
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**Quantitative Ability: 68%
 
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**Reading Comprehension: 58%
 
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**Verbal Ability: 68%
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/pcat/index.htm here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/pcat/index.htm here]
  
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*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/process/index.htm here] <br>
 
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here] <br>
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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 [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/criteria/index.htm here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Selected applicants will be notified for an interview with the Admissions Committee
 
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*The interview is about 40 minutes one-on-one with a faculty member
 
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*Interview Dates for 2012-2013:
 
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**Sept. 21
 
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**Oct. 26
 
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**Nov. 16, 30
 
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**Dec. 7, 14
 
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**Jan. 25
 
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**Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
 
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**Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29
 
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/criteria/index.htm here]
 
  
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==Timeline ==
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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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==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
*Admissions are made on a rolling basis – it is better to apply early
 
*Admissions are made on a rolling basis – it is better to apply early
 
*August: Application through PharmCAS is available
 
*August: Application through PharmCAS is available
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/process/index.htm here]
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*Instate Tuition: $23,096 (residents of Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and recipients of the Dean's Nonresident Scholarship)
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*Outstate Tuition: $34,482
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**First year tuition: $23,784
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**Total first year fees: $43,932
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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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>
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/pharmd/admissions/costs/index.htm here]<br>
  
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[[Category:University of Minnesota|Pharmacy]]
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For more information, click [URL here] <br>
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[[Category:Pharmacy|Minnesota]]
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.d.umn.edu/onestop/index.html here]
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[[Category:XX University |Pharmacy]]
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[[Category:Pharmacy|XX University]]

Revision as of 19:36, 10 October 2013


Pharmacy
Canadian universities

Alberta
UBC
Dalhousie
Memorial
Laval
Manitoba
Montréal
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Waterloo

American universities

Albany
Buffalo SUNY
UCSF
Houston
Husson
Long Island
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
UNC
Ohio
Pacific
Samford McWhorter
USC
Sullivan
Texas
Georgia
Washington
Wayne

International universities

Auckland
Otago


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

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 2013: 534
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: 358
  • Class size in 2013: 167
  • A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • 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
  • 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

  • Recommended Courses
    • psychology, sociology, economics, human development, epidemiology, anthropology, global issues, archaeology, education, geography, history, journalism, law, linguistics, management, political science

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
  • In-province/domestic students:
    • 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 grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.46
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
  • Calculation method:NA
here

PCAT

  • Minimum score: NO
  • All PCAT scores will be considered/The most recent PCAT scores will be considered/The best PCAT scores will be considered
  • The PCAT must be taken before January 8, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle.

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

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

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out from earliest from Sept.2014 or on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014
  • Type of interview: traditional, about 40 minutes one-on-one with a faculty member

For more information, click [1]

Timeline 2013-2014

  • 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 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $23,784
    • Total first year fees: $43,932
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $35,184
    • Total first year fees: $55,332

For more information on tuition, click here

For more information, click [URL here]
For information on financial aid, click here

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