PharmD Admissions Quick-Start Guide

One of the Most Advanced and Scenic Campuses

in the World.

09/2018

WHY CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH?

• Faculty includes nationally recognized researchers, scholars, and practitioners

• Employers recognize our graduates as leaders and professionals who provide quality patient care and deeply understand pharmaceutical science

• Access to state-of-the-art campus resources: o Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library o University Writing Center, eTutoring, Online Writing Labo University Counseling Center

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACYL. S. SKAGGS PHARMACY INSTITUTE

30 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112PharmD.Admissions@pharm.utah.edu(801) 581-7046 | pharmacy.utah.edu

UofUCollegeofPharmacy

@UofUPharmacy

University of Utah College of Pharmacy

UofUCOP

Residency: Utah residency not required, however residency does impact tuition. Visit admissions.utah.edu/apply/residency to learn more.

REQUIRED PREPHARMACY COURSEWORKApplicants should complete the general education requirements of their college or university prior to beginning the PharmD program. Students should also complete the following required prepharmacy courses:

• General Chemistry I and II, with labs

• Organic Chemistry I and II, with labs

• Calculus

• Statistics

• Physics

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Professional/Technical Writing or Public Speaking

• Microbiology

APPLICATION TIMELINEApplications are accepted between July 1 and February 1 for admission the following Fall. Admission dates are as follows:

• Early Assurance: October 3

• Priority Admission: December 3

• Late Admission: February 1

Please visit pharmacy.utah.edu/student-information for details about admissions requirements and the application process.

HOW TO USE THIS QUICK-START GUIDEThis brochure provides a basic overview of our PharmD program and admission requirements. For more information, please visit pharmacy.utah.edu/student-information.

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARMD)PharmD education opens a diverse set of career opportunities. As front-line health care providers pharmacists have special expertise in the use of therapeutic drugs. Aside from working in retail pharmacies, PharmD graduates go on to careers in emergency medicine, research, drug development, and many specialized practice areas. They also provide direct patient care on interdisciplinary care teams and in other settings.

At the University of Utah, you will join a vibrant academic community that will prepare you for the highest levels of pharmacy leadership, science and health care practice. We offer the only PharmD program in the Mountain West region with access to a top-ranked academic health system. This distinction will set you apart from your peers.

We also offer four PhD specialty programs as well as a PharmD/PhD pathway. Give us a call or visit pharmacy.utah.edu/student-information to learn more.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIAAll students who have demonstrated motivation and academic achievement are invited to apply. Applicants are evaluated on academics and several activity areas. The following information covers many of the admissions requirements. Visit pharmacy.utah.edu/student-information for details.

PharmCAS Application: Complete and submit the PharmCAS application online at pharmcas.com. As part of the PharmCAS process, you will submit a Statement of Purpose, which should clearly convey the following:• Why you selected pharmacy as a career and how

the PharmD degree relates to your professional goals.

• How your personal, educational, and professional background will contribute to your success as a student and future pharmacist.

Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT): All applicants must take the PCAT before applying for the PharmD program. No minimum score is required.

Letters of Recommendation: Two letters must be submitted through PharmCAS. One letter MUST be from a pharmacist, supervisor, or health care professional. The other letter may be from one of those listed above or a professor. Both letters should reflect a professional, academic, or supervisory relationship with the applicant. Letters from clergy, family, friends, or co-workers are not accepted.

Pharmacy Experience/Patient Exposure: Pharmacy experience is recommended but not required. Approximately half of accepted students have a pharmacy technician license. Pharmacist shadowing or work/volunteer experience in a health care setting with patient exposure are also recommended.

Volunteering/Community Service: Volunteer experience (post-high school) is required. There is no minimum hour requirement.

Leadership: Successful PharmD students have demonstrated dedication, care for the welfare of others, and the ability to make decisions.

Graduate School Application: After completing PharmCAS, apply to graduate school at admissions.utah.edu/apply. Indicate that you are applying to the Pharmacy DPH program. Send official transcripts to the U of U Office of Admissions, NOT to the College of Pharmacy.