University of South Florida
University of South Florida
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University of South Florida Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 72 | Faculty: 50 |
| Est. Applications: 428 | Acceptance Rate: 22% | Est. Class Size: 94 |
Program Description
The only state-funded 4-year PharmD program located in a metropolitan area in Florida. Our program offers:
- The lowest tuition rates in the state
- An innovative curriculum that includes the use of augmented and virtual reality technology and emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient care and research
- State-of-the-art learning and simulation facilities
- Unparalleled interdisciplinary learning environment among pharmacy, medicine, nursing, public health, and other health care professions
- Entrepreneurial academic partnerships offering students hands-on experiences in managing and delivering technological-advanced pharmaceutical care
Emphasis is placed on the comprehension and assimilation of knowledge, with subsequent demonstration of competency. Lectures are limited to increase faculty to student interaction. Elective opportunities allow students to pursue areas of interest and focus their attention to position themselves for post-graduate education, training, or employment. The college places emphasis on pharmacogenomics, leadership, informatics, geriatric care.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
- $200 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score Required Minimum 65
- Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
- Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd. MDC 30 Tampa, Florida 33612
Acceptance Rate for University of South Florida
22%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 22%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 59% | Male: 41% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition (In-State): | $16,610 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $34,355 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $3,294 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: N/A | Average GPA: 2.75 | Minimum PCAT: 65 |
| 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: | 72 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 104 |
| 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 |
| English | 3/5 |
| Calculus | 3/5 |
| Biochemistry | 3/5 |
| Genetics | 3/5 |
| General Psychology or Sociology | 3/5 |
| Economics (micro or macro) | 3/5 |
| Humanities and Arts AND/OR Behavior and Social Sciences. Applicants with an earned Bachelors degree at time of application only need to complete 6 credit hours. | 9/15 |
| Statistics | 3/5 |
| General Biology I & II w/lab | 8/13 |
| General Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8/13 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8/13 |
| Physics | 4/7 |
| Microbiology | 3/5 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II | 8/13 |
| Cell or Molecular Biology | 3/5 |
| Total | 72/104 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | Two (2) letters of recommendation are required (it is recommended but not required that one letter be from a biological or physical science professor) on your behalf to PharmCAS. We do not accept letters of recommendation from family members or friends. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Politician, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science and Math, Teaching Assistant, Supervisor |
| 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: | Family or Friend |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: | Recommended but Not Required |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | Yes |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted? | Recommended but Not Required |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | Our interview process assesses interviewees’ non-cognitive skills. The interview day consists of a panel with student delegates, welcome from the Dean, two assessments (oral interview – Multiple Mini Interview and a group activity), program overview, and a tour of USF Health.
Early decision interviews are in September and October. Some Regular Decision interviews occur in October and November. The majority of regular decision interview days occur late January – April. |
Applying
Deadline
February 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? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Contact Information
Website: https://health.usf.edu/pharmacy/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USFPharmacy/ | Instagram @usfcop |