University of Minnesota Pharmacy

Pharmacy
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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

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

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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)

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

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GPA

• 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: NA
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
• Calculation method:NA

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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