Howard University
Howard University
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Howard University Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-3 Years | Courses: 79 | Faculty: 31 |
| Est. Applications: 340 | Acceptance Rate: 26% | Est. Class Size: 88 |
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- Baccalaureate Not Required
- $1000 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score Not Required
- Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
- Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 2300 Fourth Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20059
Acceptance Rate for Howard University
26%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 26%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 67% | Male: 33% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: | $30,842 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,233 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: 2.50 | Average GPA: 2.50 | Minimum PCAT: N/A |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 79 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 57 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 132 |
| Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: |
Spring 2019 term
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| General Chemistry w/lab | 10/15 |
| General Biology | 3/5-6 |
| Organic Chemistry w/lab | 10/15 |
| Calculus | 4/8 |
| Physics w/lab | 10/15 |
| Speech | 3/5 |
| Humanities | 6/10 |
| Socio-Behavioral Sciences | 6/10 |
| General Electives | 9/15 |
| Anatomy/Physiology | 18/16 |
| Biochemistry | 4/8 |
| English | 6/10-12 |
| Total | 79/132 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Professor of Science |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser |
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| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Politician, Family, and Friend |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Recommended but Not Required |
| A Committee Letter is: | Recommended but Not Required |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted? | |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | If the applicant meets all eligibility requirements and is considered to be competitive, they will then be contacted for an in-person interview. http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/pharmacy/prospective-students |
Applying
Deadline
March 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Howard School Tour Video
Contact Information
Website: http://www.pharmacy.howard.edu
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hupharmacy/ | Instagram @howardupharmacy |