UMKC 2007-08 Catalog (PHARM 1.0 2007-06-13)

Undergraduate Catalog :: School of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Admissions

The doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree provides minimum and advanced level competencies necessary for the graduate to assume a pharmacist's professional responsibilities and qualify for the licensure examinations. The program of study emphasizes clinical sciences and training experiences. The training of doctor of pharmacy students concentrates on rational drug therapy decision-making within the interprofessional health care team.

Application Procedures

Applications for the doctor of pharmacy program are accepted between Sept. 1 and Jan. 15 of each year for consideration for admission to the class entering the following fall. Admission to the School of Pharmacy is competitive. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for admission may not be accepted due to space availability restrictions. New students are admitted to the doctor of pharmacy program only in the fall of each year. Complete UMKC Doctor of Pharmacy applications must be postmarked no later than Jan. 15 in order to be considered. For application forms and information about degree programs and requirements, prospective students can visit http://pharmacy.umkc.edu or contact:

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All of the steps listed below must be adhered to carefully and all required documents must be postmarked by or submitted to the UMKC Pharmacy Student Services Office no later then the Jan. 15 deadline, unless otherwise stated.

You must submit a completed UMKC Doctor of Pharmacy application for admission including the application fee ($35 for U.S. residents and $50 for international applicants). Note: students who are currently or have attended UMKC previously are not required to submit the application fee.
Official transcripts of all previous college coursework must be received by the School of Pharmacy Student Services Office. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) and a 2.5 science/math grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) on all college-level work completed through the end of the fall term preceding the year of entry to meet minimum eligibility requirements.
The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) must be taken and scores forwarded to the School of Pharmacy from the official testing agency no later than March 1.
One official recommendation form must be completed from the application packet.
Students whose native language is not English must follow the UMKC English Proficiency Requirements for International Students. The minimum TOEFL score required is 220 computer score or 560 paper version.
Eligible applicants must complete a structured interview at the School of Pharmacy scheduled on a Saturday in March or April. Applicants are notified by e-mail before their scheduled interview. Note: meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically qualify an applicant for an interview. Based on the academic and application credentials of the applicant pool, the school will select candidates for an interview. Students who do not qualify will also receive written notice.

Notification of Acceptance

Students will receive written notification of the school's decision concerning their applications on or prior to May 1 unless otherwise indicated.

Official supplementary college transcripts must be submitted to the Pharmacy Student Services Office upon completion of spring and summer coursework. Acceptance is contingent on submission of a criminal background check and satisfactory completion (grade of C or higher) of the specified minimum hours of pre-professional collegiate coursework. Those students approved for admission will be required to confirm their acceptance and submit an advance deposit of $100 to guarantee their places in the entering class. This deposit is applied to the first term's educational fee and is not refundable.

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