Roosevelt University

ID33
NameRoosevelt University
CitySchaumberg
StateIllinois
ContactBud Beatty, Ph.D. Assistant Dean Enrollment and Student Services 847-330-4500 bbeatty@roosevelt.edu
Pharmacy School NameCollege of Pharmacy
Accreditation StatusPrecandidate
Institution TypePrivate
Main CampusSchaumberg, IL
Branch CampusesNone
CurriculumFirst Year Courses
PHAR 500 - Colloquia-Introduction to the
Pharmacy Profession
PHAR 501 - Cultural Competence and
Bioethics
PHAR 510 - Biochemistry I
PHAR 511 - Biochemistry II
PHAR 512 - Clinical Microbiology and Immunology
PHAR 513 - Molecular Biology and Human
Genetics
PHAR 514 - Human Physiology and Anatomy
PHAR 51 - Clinical Pathology and Pathophysiology
PHAR 520 - Pharmaceutics I: Drug Delivery
and Calculations
PHAR 521 - Pharmaceutics II: Drug Delivery
PHAR 522 - Pharmaceutics III: Pharmacokinetics
and Biopharmaceutics
PHAR 523 - Pharmaceutical Care I: Patient
Counseling and Institutional Practice
PHAR 524 - Pharmaceutical Care II: Patient
Monitoring and Self-Care Devices
PHAR 530* - Integrated Sequence I: Principles
of Drug Actions and Clinical Laboratory
PHAR 531* - Integrated Sequence II: Infectious
Diseases
PHAR 532* - Integrated Sequence III: Autonomic
Nervous System
PHAR 540 - Clinical Nutrition, Healthy Life
Strategies, and Wellness
PHAR 550 - Pharmacy Law
PHAR 551 - Health Care Systems and Medication
Safety
PHAR 552 - Public Health and Health Policy
PHAR 553 - Pharmacoepidemiology and
Biostatistics
PHAR 570 - Professional Practice I and IPPE
PHAR 571 - Professional Practice II and IPPE
PHAR 572 - Professional Practice III and IPPE
Second Year Courses
PHAR 573 - IPPE - Community
PHAR 574 - IPPE - Institutional
PHAR 601 - Colloquia in Leadership and
Advocacy
PHAR 602 - Behavioral Medicine
PHAR 620 - Patient Assessment and Medication
Therapy Management
PHAR 630* - Integrated Sequence IV: Renal
and Genitourinary Systems
PHAR 631* - Integrated Sequence V: Cardiovascular
Systems
PHAR 632* - Integrated Sequence VI: Central
Nervous System
PHAR 633* - Integrated Sequence VII: Endocrine
and Pulmonary Systems
PHAR 634* - Integrated Sequence VIII: Gastrointestinal
and Hepatobiliary Systems
PHAR 635* - Integrated Sequence IX: Musculoskeletal
Disorders
PHAR 636* - Integrated Sequence X: Hematologic
and Oncologic Disorders
PHAR 637* - Integrated Sequence XI: Disease
State Management Cases
PHAR 640 - Pharmacogenomics and Therapeutic
Drug Monitoring
PHAR 641 - Substances of Abuse and Toxicology
PHAR 642 - Complementary Medicine and
Self-Care
PHAR 650 - Practice Management and Medication
Therapy Management
PHAR 651 - Healthcare Informatics and
Medication Use Systems
PHAR 652 - Health Economics and Outcomes
Assessment
PHAR 660-67 - Elective Courses
PHAR 660-67 - Elective Courses
PHAR 660-67 - Elective Courses
PHAR 660-67 - Elective Courses
PHAR 670 - Professional Practice IV and IPE
PHAR 671 - Professional Practice V and IPE
PHAR 672 - Professional Practice VI and IPE
Third Year Courses
PHAR 700 - NAPLEX Board Review
PHAR 770 - Advanced Patient Care - Community
PHAR 771 - Advanced Patient Care - Institutional
PHAR 772 - Advanced Patient Care - Primary/Ambulatory
PHAR 773 - Advanced Patient Care - Medicine
PHAR 774 - APPE Elective Rotation I
PHAR 775 - APPE Elective Rotation II
*Integrated Sequence courses include the
following disciplines: medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy.
Additional RequirementsThe Pharm.D. Program at Roosevelt University
is a rigorous, patient-centered educational
experience designed to prepare caring,
compassionate and committed pharmacists
to work in a variety of health care settings.
To help prospective applicants prepare for
admission to the Roosevelt University College
of Pharmacy, the general admission
criteria are listed below, which will require
all applicants to:
1. File an application through PharmCAS,
a web-based Pharmacy College Application
Service (www.PharmCAS.org) by
February 1, 2012. Students who complete
both the PharmCAS and Roosevelt
Supplemental Application by December
31, 2011 will receive priority review.
2. Complete a minimum of 67 semester
credit hours of pre-pharmacy study at an accredited college or university.
3. Achieve a cumulative grade point average
of 2.75/4.0 scale for all courses
completed. All math and science courses
must have a minimum grade point average
of 2.75.
4. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all science
and math courses (a “C-“ grade is
not considered sufficient).
5. Earn a grade of “B” or better in all
English and speech courses (A “B-“
grade is not considered sufficient). ESL
courses do not satisfy either the English
or speech requirement.
6. Complete all science and speech courses
in an on-site learning environment.
Online courses will not be accepted.
7. Complete all pre-pharmacy courses by
June 1st of the desired year of entry.
8. Submit three letters of recommendation
with the PharmCAS application by the
appropriate deadline. A Committee
Evaluation can be substituted for the
three letters of recommendation.
9. Take the Pharmacy College Admission
Test (PCAT). PCAT exams are offered
multiple times per year by Heartcourt
Assessments, Inc. (also known as
Pearson) www.pcatweb.info. Have the
PCAT scores sent directly to PharmCAS
Code 104.
10. Complete the Roosevelt University
College of Pharmacy Supplemental
Application by February 1, 2012. The
application fee is $100.
11. Reflect the successful practice of service
through community engagement or
extracurricular activities.
12. Demonstrate the proper motivation
for and commitment to the profession
of pharmacy through previous work,
volunteer or life experiences.
13. Possess the oral and written communication
skills necessary to interact successfully
with patients and colleagues.
14. Complete the Roosevelt University College
of Pharmacy applicant interview
process (invitation only).
Prerequisite CoursesGeneral Biology I with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Biology II with Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab. . . . . . . . . 3
Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab. . . . . . . . .3
Microbiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Chemistry I with Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Chemistry II with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Organic Chemistry I with Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Organic Chemistry II with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physics I with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Calculus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Economics (micro or macro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
English Composition I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
English Composition II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Speech Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities (2 courses). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) . . 6
Enter Class StatNumber interviewed. . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Reported Number accepted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Reported Estimated entering class size. . . . . . Not Reported Estimated male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Reported Estimated female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Reported Numbered out-of-state . . . . . . . . . . Not Reported
Application Process RequirementsParticipates in PharmCAS: Yes
Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1
Supplemental application required: Yes
Supplemental application fee: $100
Expected GPA: 2.75
Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75
PCAT required: Yes
Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile
Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years
Interview required: Yes