Doctor of Pharmacy AdmissionsThe College of Pharmacy selects students based on pre-pharmacy academic performance, Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores, personal interviews, written applications, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for applications for fall 2012 admissions cycle is January 5, 2012.
1. Successful completion of all required professional coursework (Prerequisites)
2. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all required courses. Our average incoming prerequisite CPA for Fall 2011 was a 3.45.
3. Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
Applicants are required to submit official scores from the PCAT. A national standardized examination, the PCAT is designed to measure verbal ability, quantitative ability, reading comprehension, and knowledge of biology and chemistry. Our average PCAT composite for fall 2011 was a 57th percentile. A minimum PCAT score of a 30th percentile composite is recommended.
The half-day test is offered in July, September, and January at locations throughout the United States and Canada. For fall 2012 admissions, the September or earlier PCAT is required. January 2012 PCAT will not be accepted for fall 2012 admissions consideration.
You may register online at www.pcatweb.info or call 1.800.622.3231 for a brochure. You may also forward a written request to:
Pharmacy College Admission Test
The Psychological Corporation
555 Academic Court
San Antonio, Texas 78204
4. PharmCAS
Applications must be submitted using the PharmCAS online application service. More information on this process can be found under the "How to Apply" page of our website.
5. Time Limit for Biology and Chemistry Lecture Courses (7-year rule)
All Biology and Chemistry lecture courses must be completed within 7 years from matriculation into the program. For fall 2012, Biology and Chemistry lecture courses must be completed in fall 2005 or later.
6. Prerequisite Completion
All Biology, Chemistry and Physics lecture courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester for fall matriculation (For fall 2012, all Biology, Chemistry and Physics lecture courses must be completed by spring 2012). All other prerequisites must be completed by the end of summer for fall matriculation (For fall 2012 admissions, all other prerequisites must be completed by summer 2012).
Email us
or call
505.272.3241
The
University of New Mexico’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education,
20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602-5109, TEL
(312) 664-3575 , FAX (312) 664-4652,
URL
http://www.acpe-accredit.org/
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