University of Cincinnati

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NameUniversity of Cincinnati
CityCincinnati
StateOhio
ContactFor information about the College of Pharmacy, Pharm.D., and M.S./Ph.D. graduate programs, please visit http://pharmacy. uc.edu.
Pharmacy School NameJames L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
Accreditation StatusFull
Institution TypePublic
Main CampusCincinnati, Ohio
Branch CampusesNone
Curriculumprogram
which prepares graduates to enter any
of the many fields of pharmacy practice. The
Pharm.D. curriculum combines a minimum
of two years of pre-pharmacy education with
four years of professional education. Following
the completion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum
and acceptance into the professional
program, students enroll in sequential and
integrated courses such as pharmacology,
pharmaceutics, pharmacy administration,
medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy.
Formal didactic instruction includes integrated
courses and each student participates
in experiential learning throughout all four
years of the program including 11 months of
transitional and advanced practice experiences.
Pharmacies that participate as experiential
training sites include large research
hospital settings, rural health care settings,
chronic care settings, community and chain
pharmacies, management, marketing and
research industrial settings.
Additional RequirementsThe Pharm.D. program at The James L.
Winkle College of Pharmacy is offered fulltime,
day-time only and admission is highly
competitive. To be considered for admission,
students must:
1. Complete (or be in the process of
completing) an undergraduate prepharmacy
curriculum that is equivalent
to UC’s pre-pharmacy curriculum. UC
does not require a bachelor’s degree for
admission. Only courses completed
with a grade of “C” or better will be
considered and courses cannot be taken
pass/fail.
2. Complete the PharmCAS application at
www.pharmcas.org.
3. Take the Pharmacy College Admission
Test (PCAT). Scores should be submitted
directly to PharmCAS (code: 104)
and cannot have been taken prior to
January 2010.
4. Complete the University of Cincinnati
James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
application online. Access the application
at pharmacy.uc.edu.
All applications that are complete and
received by the December 1 deadline will
be carefully reviewed for admission consideration.
To be considered a qualified
candidate, applicants should have a strong
academic background (as demonstrated by
cumulative college GPA and PCAT scores);
a demonstrated history of leadership and
involvement in community service, student
affairs, and professional affairs; strong essays
and personal statement; favorable recommendations
from a variety of references; and
a broad knowledge of the pharmacy profession.
Qualified candidates will be invited to
campus for an interview. Visit the College
• Prospective Pharm.D. students are welcome
to visit the James L. Winkle College
of Pharmacy. The College is open Monday
through Friday 8am - 5pm. To schedule a
visit, call 513-558-3784.
• College students or graduates who are
currently in college or have graduated
from college are encouraged to schedule
a visit to discuss previous coursework
completed, the admissions process and
details of the Pharm.D. program. Students
should bring a copy of their college transcripts
(unofficial is acceptable) to discuss
pre-pharmacy course equivalencies and
admission requirements.
Graduate Study in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences
The College of Pharmacy offers graduate programs
leading to master of science and doctor
of philosophy degrees in the pharmaceutical
sciences. Each program is individualized to
provide a well-rounded advanced educational
experience including advanced coursework,
seminars, independent studies, and emphasizing
quality scientific research.
Areas of specialization include biopharmaceutics,
pharmacokinetics, cosmetic science,
drug development, pharmacology and social
and administrative sciences.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of
3.00 and must submit scores from the General
Test of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE). In addition, a score of 250 CBT or 100
IBT must be achieved on the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students
whose native language is not English. The
IETLS can be taken in place of the TOEFL.
The minimum required IETLS score is 7.5
Prerequisite CoursesFirst Year Chemistry Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Calculus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Organic Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
College Physics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
College Physics Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microbiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Education Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
English Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Biology Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
First Year Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Organic Chemistry Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Enter Class StatNumber interviewed:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Number accepted: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Estimated entering class size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Estimated male (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% Estimated female (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% Estimated out-of-state (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%
Application Process RequirementsParticipates in PharmCAS: Yes
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1
Supplemental application required: Yes
Supplemental application fee: $50
Expected GPA: 3.5
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported
PCAT required: Yes
Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported
Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years
Interview required: Yes