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*Class size in 2009: 125
 
*Class size in 2009: 125
 
*Texas applicants are given preference (maximum of 10% out-of-state applicants are admitted)
 
*Texas applicants are given preference (maximum of 10% out-of-state applicants are admitted)
For more information, click: [http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/ad_stats08.html]
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*Foreign language
 
*Foreign language
 
**must complete two years of high school study or two semesters of post-secondary study
 
**must complete two years of high school study or two semesters of post-secondary study
For more information, click:[http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/crit.html]
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Minimum:2.0(4.0 scale)
 
*Minimum:2.0(4.0 scale)
 
*Average accepted GPA 2008:3.6
 
*Average accepted GPA 2008:3.6
For more information, click: [http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/ad_stats08.html]
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====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
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*Applicant should have a composite score of at least  
 
*Applicant should have a composite score of at least  
  
For more information, click: [http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/ad_stats.html]
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Two letters of recommendation
 
*Two letters of recommendation
 
*Before start of program, must have a record of all necessary immunizations
 
*Before start of program, must have a record of all necessary immunizations
For more information, click: [http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/req.html]
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**Will be required to submit two 400 word essays (see above link for questions)
 
**Will be required to submit two 400 word essays (see above link for questions)
 
**Must submit expanded resume including academic experience, work experience, extracurricular activities, volunteer/community service activities and honours or awards
 
**Must submit expanded resume including academic experience, work experience, extracurricular activities, volunteer/community service activities and honours or awards
For more information, click:  [http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/transfer/admission/majors/pharmacy/pharmd/index.html and http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/req.html]
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*Approximately 30 minutes with a faculty member and possibly a student
 
*Approximately 30 minutes with a faculty member and possibly a student
 
*Interviews take place in the spring
 
*Interviews take place in the spring
For more information, click:  [http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/newinterview.html]
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*For residents of Texas completing 15 hours of study, 4 595 USD per semester
 
*For residents of Texas completing 15 hours of study, 4 595 USD per semester
 
*For a non-resident of Texas completing 15 hours of study, 10 152 USD per semester
 
*For a non-resident of Texas completing 15 hours of study, 10 152 USD per semester
For more information, click:  [http://www.utexas.edu/business/accounting/sar/t_f_rates.html]
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[[Category:University of Texas|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:University of Texas|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Texas]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Texas]]

Revision as of 16:41, 30 July 2009

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.utexas.edu/pharmacy/
Phone: 512-471-4425
Admissions e-mail: e-mail: anns@mail.utexas.edu


General Notes

  • Six year program (Two years pre-pharmacy coursework, 4 years professional curriculum)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Number of applications in 2008: 638
  • Class size in 2009: 125
  • Texas applicants are given preference (maximum of 10% out-of-state applicants are admitted)

For more information, click: here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree:Completion of undergraduate degree not required but is encouraged
  • Minimum grade of C for all required courses
  • Biology
    • 3 semester credits in cellular and molecular biology
    • 3 semester credits in structure and function of organism
    • 3 semester credits in genetics
    • 4 semester credits in microbiology
  • Chemistry
    • 8 semester credits in general inorganic chemistry with lab
    • 8 semester credits in organic chemistry with lab
  • English
    • 3 semester credits in composition
    • 3 semester credits in literature
  • Math
    • 3 semester credits in calculus (differential and integral)
    • 3 semester credits in statistics
  • 4 semester credits in physics with lab
  • Foreign language
    • must complete two years of high school study or two semesters of post-secondary study

For more information, click:here

GPA

  • Minimum:2.0(4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted GPA 2008:3.6

For more information, click: here

PCAT

  • Minimum scores:70%
  • Average score for 2008:81%
  • Scores must be no more than 3 years old
  • Most recent score is considered
  • Must arrange to have scores sent direction to U of T Austin
  • Applicant should have a composite score of at least

For more information, click: here

Supporting Documents

  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Before start of program, must have a record of all necessary immunizations

For more information, click: here


Application

  • Must first apply direction to University of Texas Austin online at http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/transfer.html
    • Apply as a Transfer/Transient student
    • Apply to College of Natural Sciences as an undergraduate pre-pharmacy major
  • Once application to the University has been processed, applicants must apply to the College of Pharmacy online at http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/transfer.html
    • Will be required to submit two 400 word essays (see above link for questions)
    • Must submit expanded resume including academic experience, work experience, extracurricular activities, volunteer/community service activities and honours or awards

For more information, click: and http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/req.html here


Interviews

  • Approximately 30 minutes with a faculty member and possibly a student
  • Interviews take place in the spring

For more information, click: here


Timeline

  • October 1st – Application becomes available online
  • February 1st – Deadline for application submission
  • August 15 – Deadline for submission of updated transcript


Tuition

  • For residents of Texas completing 15 hours of study, 4 595 USD per semester
  • For a non-resident of Texas completing 15 hours of study, 10 152 USD per semester

For more information, click: here