Auburn University

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NameAuburn University
CityAuburn
StateAlabama
ContactOffice of Academic and Student Affairs Harrison School of Pharmacy 2316 Walker Building Auburn University, AL 36849-5501 334-844-8348 www.pharmacy.auburn.edu
Pharmacy School NameHarrison School of Pharmacy
Accreditation StatusFull
Institution TypePublic
Main CampusAuburn, AL
Branch CampusesMobile, A
CurriculumThe Auburn Pharm.D. degree program is
a four-year course of study, which requires
completion of the prepharmacy curriculum
prior to enrollment. Consistent with
accreditation standards and guidelines,
the curriculum provides an appropriate
balance of coursework in the five following
areas: 1) biomedical sciences, 2) pharmaceutical
sciences, 3) behavioral, social, and
administrative sciences, 4) pharmacy practice,
and 5) pharmacy practice experiences.
The goal of this curriculum is to prepare
graduates who can provide pharmaceutical
care and are lifelong learners. To accomplish
this, the curriculum involves student
pharmacists in continuous patient care,
which commences at the beginning of the
first professional year. Student pharmacists
are expected to participate as active
self-directed learners in interdisciplinary
coursework. The experiential component of
the curriculum is taught at various affiliated
clinical sites throughout Alabama, and in
Georgia and Florida.
Auburn’s student pharmacists are required
to participate in activities beyond course
requirements. These activities provide an
environment where students can develop
the knowledge, attitudes, and values that
characterize a professional practitioner.
Examples of these activities include: orientation to pharmacy school, professional
seminar series, self-tutorial reviews, and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Each entering student pharmacist is
required to own a notebook computer that
meets the School’s specifications.
Additional RequirementsIndividuals desiring to complete the prepharmacy
curriculum at Auburn University
should apply to the Admissions Office,
Auburn University, AL 36849.
To be considered for admission to the Harrison
School of Pharmacy, applicants must:
1) be eligible for admission to Auburn University,
2) be able to complete all Auburn
University’s prepharmacy requirements
(this includes all of Auburn’s Core Curriculum
Requirements) prior to the date of
enrollment in the Harrison School of Pharmacy,
3) have acceptable grade-point averages
based on all courses as well as when
science courses are separately considered,
4) have acceptable scores on the Pharmacy
College Admissions Test (PCAT), and 5)
have an acceptable admission interview.
Six semesters of college academic work are
generally required to complete the School’s
prerequisites. Applicants are encouraged
to obtain a baccalaureate degree prior to
entering the School.
Alabama
Applications to the Harrison School of
Pharmacy are processed through the
Pharmacy College Admissions Service
(PharmCAS). Students must complete the
online application according to the directions,
submit required application fees, and
have all academic transcripts and PCAT
scores forwarded to PharmCAS. The Harrison
School of Pharmacy also requires a
supplemental application and fee.
Applicants selected after an initial screening
will be invited to campus for a required
interview. Applicants are evaluated on potential
academic abilities, communication
skills, and adaptability to the profession
of pharmacy. Successful applicants must
demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
and an aptitude to enter a caring profession.
Students are admitted once a year for
an entering class that begins fall semester.
The deadline for applications is March 1,
although priority consideration is given to
applications submitted earlier. Applicants
who fail to meet the March 1 deadline
must apply via PharmCAS for admission
to the following year’s class. Although the
majority of students are Alabama residents,
superior students from other states are
encouraged to apply and are admitted.
Prerequisite CoursesPrinciples of Biology with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
English Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Chemistry with Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Organic Chemistry with Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calculus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physics (Calculus or Trigonometry based). . . . . . . . 4
Anatomy and Physiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Core Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Statistics (Math or Biostat emphasis). . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Core History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Core Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Core Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Genetics or Genomic Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Biochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microbiology with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Immunology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mammalian, Human or Vertebrate
Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Enter Class StatNumber interviewed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 Number accepted: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Estimated entering class size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Estimated male (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68% Estimated female (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% Estimated out-of-state (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78%
Application Process RequirementsParticipates in PharmCAS: Yes
Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1
Supplemental application required: Yes
Supplemental application fee: $50
Expected GPA: 3.2
Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5
PCAT required: Yes
Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile
Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit
Interview required: Yes