Sullivan University

ID42
NameSullivan University
CityLouisville
StateKentucky
ContactOffice of the Dean Sullivan University College of Pharmacy 2100 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40205 502-413-8640 www.sullivan.edu/pharmacy
Pharmacy School NameCollege of Pharmacy
Accreditation StatusFull
Institution TypePrivate
Main CampusLouisville, KY
Branch CampusesNone
CurriculumThe Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum is
student centered and outcome oriented and based upon the latest standards developed
by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education.
Our students are engaged in their educational
experiences with a team of faculty, staff and
administrators who are experts in their fields
and whose paramount interests are the students’
success and well-being. Our students
receive extensive education in both the basic
sciences and clinical sciences throughout the
three-year program of study. In addition,
our students receive experiential education
(pharmacy practice experiences) in diverse
fields including: adult medicine; pediatric
care, critical care, cardiology; infectious
disease; oncology; drug information as well
as community pharmacy practice.
Soon our students will be able to take elective
courses as part of the Doctor of Pharmacy
program that will apply toward a graduate
degree in the pharmaceutical sciences, management,
healthcare management, dispute
resolution, information technology.
Additional RequirementsPre-Pharmacy required coursework includes
72 semester or 108 quarter hours from an accredited
college or university, if an applicant
does not have a baccalaureate degree. No
grade less than a “C” will be accepted. This
coursework includes:
• Two courses in English Composition
• Two courses in General Chemistry with
Labs
• Two courses in Organic Chemistry with
Labs
• One course in Physics with or without Lab
• Math through Calculus
• One course in General Biology with Lab
• One course in Microbiology with Lab
• One course in Anatomy or Anatomy and
Physiology
• One course in Economics (micro or macroeconomics)
• One course in Public Speaking, Speech or
Communication Skills
• One course in Statistics
• General Education topics (Humanities,
Political Science, Foreign Languages,
Sociology, Art Appreciation, Psychology,
Management courses)
In addition to the course requirements noted
above, an applicant must:
• Have a minimum cumulative and math/
science grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0
scale
• Submit two letters of recommendation (at
least one from a healthcare practitioner)
• Complete and submit the College of Pharmacy
Application
• Possess professional attributes such as good
communication skills, ability to work as a
team player, the ability to be punctual and
meet deadlines
• Possess personal values such as honesty,
integrity, a strong work ethic, and compassion
• Have a personal interview with a panel
consisting of faculty members and practitioners.
• International applicants must also complete
at least 6 semester hours (9 quarter
hours) of non-remedial English Composition;
3 semester hours (4-5 quarter hours) of economics; 3 semester hours
(4-5 quarter hours) of public speaking
(speech). International applicants are also
required to take the Test of English as a
Second Language (TOEFL)
Prerequisite CoursesEnglish Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Chemistry with Labs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Organic Chemistry with Labs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Physics with or without Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Math through Calculus
General Biology with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Microbiology with Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology. . . . . . . . . 1
Economics (micro or macro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Public Speaking, Speech, or
Communication Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Education topics*
*Includes Humanities, Political Science, Foreign
Languages, Sociology, Art Appreciation,
Psychology, Management Courses, etc.
Enter Class StatNumber interviewed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Number accepted: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Estimated entering class size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Estimated male (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46% Estimated female (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53% Estimated out-of-state (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48%
Application Process RequirementsParticipates in PharmCAS: No
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 31
Supplemental application required: No
Supplemental application fee: Not applicable
Expected GPA: 3.3
Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5
PCAT required: No
Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable
Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable
Interview required: Yes