University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
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University of Cincinnati Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 72 | Faculty: 38 |
| Est. Applications: 222 | Acceptance Rate: 39% | Est. Class Size: 87 |
Program Description
The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, located at the University of Cincinnati, is one of the oldest Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States. The College is located on the Academic Health Center Campus, along with the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health.
The nationally recognized Pharm.D. program at the University of Cincinnati engages students in a rigorous curriculum that includes didactic coursework and experiential learning that begins in the first professional year. Small class sizes allow students to learn from our expert faculty. Pharmaceutical Science faculty have successful research endeavors in such areas as drug metabolism, cancer, molecular pharmaceutics and neuropharmacology. Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Science faculty have active practices in the specialty areas of cardiology, family medicine, geriatrics, oncology and psychiatry and research interests in health and medication outcomes. Our students consistently score higher than the national average on the NAPLEX examination.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $500 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score Required Minimum 40
- 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: 3255 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267
Acceptance Rate for University of Cincinnati
39%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 39%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 61% | Male: 39% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition (In-State): | $22,740 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $35,668 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,678 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: N/A | Average GPA: 3.0 | Minimum PCAT: 40 |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 72 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 49 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | |
| 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 |
| English | 6/9 |
| Statistics | 3/3 |
| General Education Electives | 15/22 |
| First year Chemistry w/lab | 10/15 |
| First year Biology I w/lab | 5/5.5 |
| Organic Chemistry w/lab | 10/16 |
| College Physics w/lab | 10/15 |
| Calculus | 4/9 |
| Microbiology | 4/6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I & II | 8/12 |
| Biochemistry | 3/4.5 |
| Total | 72 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | As part of your PharmCAS application, we require that you submit three letters of recommendation. We suggest that the letters come from your academic instructors, academic advisors, employers, and/or someone of your choosing. We will not accept letters of recommendation from politicians, friends, family members, co-workers or clergy. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant |
| 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: | Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | |
| A Committee Letter is: | |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR? |
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Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | Interviews will be 30 minutes and are conducted by a faculty member and a pharmacist-preceptor. In additiion to the interview there will be multiple mini interview (MMI) stations. The interview focuses on non-cognitive abilities. The interview day also includes an information session, student session and a tour of the Academic Health Center. |
Applying
Deadline
March 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
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? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Pharmacy School Tour Video
Let Me Tell You – UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
Contact Information
Website: http://pharmacy.uc.edu/
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