Nova Southeastern University – Entry Level
Nova Southeastern University – Entry Level
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Nova Southeastern University Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 64 | Faculty: 73 |
| Est. Applications: 896 | Acceptance Rate: 29% | Est. Class Size: 259 |
Program Description
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is awarded after successful completion of the professional curriculum in the College of Pharmacy. The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Students may enter either the four-year, entry-level program or the three-year advanced standing program for international pharmacy graduates.
The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Students may enter either the four-year, entry-level program or the three-year advanced standing program for international pharmacy graduates.
Please visit our website pharmacy.nova.edu for further information regarding the program, admissions requirements and procedures
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Required
- $1000 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score Required
- Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
- Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796
Acceptance Rate for Nova Southeastern University
29%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 29%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 63% | Male: 37% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition (In-State): | $32,737 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $37,409 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,300 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: 2.0 | Average GPA: 2.70 | Minimum PCAT: Required |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 64 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 37 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 96 |
| Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: |
Spring 2020 term
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| General Biology I and II w/lab | 6/9 |
| Anatomy and Physiology w/lab | 6/9 |
| General Chemistry w/lab | 8/12 |
| Organic Chemistry | 8/12 |
| General Physics | 3/4.5 |
| English | 6/9 |
| Calculus | 3/4.5 |
| Speech/ Public Speaking | 3/4.5 |
| Social/ Behavioral Sciences | 3.4.5 |
| Humanities | 3/4.5 |
| Social/ Behavioral Sciences or Humanities | 9/13.5 |
| Advanced Sciences: cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or genetics | 6/9 |
| Total | 64/96 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | Letters of reference from two science professors and one liberal arts professor are necessary. A letter of reference from a pharmacist may substitute one letter from a professor in either subject |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: | |
| 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: | |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Recommended but Not Required |
| A Committee Letter is: | Recommended but Not Required |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | Yes |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted? | |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, may interview 15-20 applicants in one day. The interview session is a face to face interview one-on-two (one applicant and two faculty members). All applicants interviewed are done so with a closed file. This means faculty members will not review all application items prior to the interview. Each interview may take 20-30 minutes. |
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 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
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Contact Information
Website: http://pharmacy.nova.edu
Social Profiles
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