The University of Findlay

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NameThe University of Findlay
CityFindlay
StateOhio
ContactCollege of Pharmacy 1000 N Main St Findlay, OH 45840 800-472-9502 Ext. 5327 or 419-434-5327 pharmacy@findlay.edu www.findlay.edu keyword: pharmacy
Pharmacy School NameCollege of Pharmacy
Accreditation StatusFull
Institution TypePrivate
Main CampusFindlay, Ohio
Branch CampusesNone
CurriculumDuring the first two years of the pharmacy
program, the student will take part in general
education courses along with an in-depth
study of basic sciences. These courses will
prepare the student for the human and ethical
challenges of the profession while providing
a solid foundation for the pharmacy science
classes in the upper years. Thirty hours of
community service is required during the
first two years.
The third year is devoted to introductory
courses in pharmacy. These courses will prepare
the student to understand the language
of pharmacy as well as the thought processes
involved in pharmacy practice. The advanced
science material in the third year bridges the
basic science of the first two years and the applied
pharmacy science of the fourth and fifth
years. Before the student enters the fourth
year, 100 hours of introductory pharmacy
practice experience is required.
The courses in the fourth and fifth years
are the core of preparation for professional
practice in pharmacy. For three semesters,
the student will learn material regarding
pharmacy, pharmacology, pathophysiology,
therapeutics, medicinal chemistry, kinetics,
herbal/alternative therapy and over-thecounter
therapies. Professors will collaborate
to present the material to the student in an
integrated way, organized around organ
systems. During these years, the student
may also begin the process of developing a
specialty area in pharmacy by selecting elective
courses such as diabetes management,
business management, gerontology, foreign
language, self care, natural products, hospital
pharmacy, palliative care, research, and
more. The student is required to complete
100 hours of early practice experience each
year. In addition, 20 hours of community
service is required.
During the spring semester of the fifth year,
the student completes the didactic portion
of the program with a research project and
a course called Application of Pharmacy
Practice. The course requires application
of knowledge gained from the entire curriculum.
The sixth year is the advanced pharmacy
practice, or clinical, year. Advanced Pharmacy
Practice Experiences include required
two-month rotations for Advanced Institutional/
General Medicine, Ambulatory/Advanced
Community Pharmacy, and Special
Populations (e.g. geriatrics, pediatrics, critical
care). In addition, three one-month rotations
are chosen from a list of electives. Some
possibilities for the one-month elective rotations
include nuclear pharmacy, toxicology,
neonatology, cardiology, drug information,
compounding, and infectious disease. Rotations
start in July and are completed prior to
May 1 of the sixth academic year.
Additional Requirements70 students will be admitted to the College of
Pharmacy from high school based on strong
academic performance. The successful high
school student will have completed a rigorous
college prep curriculum, possess a minimum
high school GPA of 3.3/4.0, and a minimum
ACT of 23 in each subject area or minimum
SAT of 530 in each subject area. All admitted
students are assured progression through
the program if academic and professional
standards (3.0/4.0, no grade less than “C”, and
are eligible for licensure) are met.
Should a student leave our program within
the first 2 years, a vacancy would exist. Qualified
transfer students will be selected to fill these vacancies in the program up to the start
of the third year. Standards for progression
of transfer students are the same as those
for continuing students - minimum college
GPA of 3.0. Students whose first (primary)
language is not English must submit a Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
with a paper-based minimum score of 550.
There is a 2-step consecutive application
process. All high school applicants must
apply and be admitted to The University
of Findlay prior to January 5. A College of
Pharmacy application will be forwarded to
all qualified students.
The in-person interview/essay is mandatory
for all students who wish to have their application
considered further. However, not
all students will be invited to interview. The
opportunity to interview is based on your
completed College of Pharmacy application,
University of Findlay application, transcripts,
and test scores. Interview dates for high
school seniors will be scheduled for late
January and early February. The interview
and essay are key components of the selection
process. Selection will take place in early
March and all applicants will be notified in
writing by March 10 of their status within the
College of Pharmacy.
Prerequisite CoursesThe pharmacy program is a six-year program
that takes students directly out of high school.
Admission to the program is determined by the
applicant’s graduation from an accredited secondary
school course of study, performance, and
personal qualities.
Enter Class StatNumber interviewed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Number accepted: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Estimated entering class size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Estimated male (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33% Estimated female (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67% Estimated out-of-state (%): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11%
Application Process RequirementsParticipates in PharmCAS: No
Deadline for receipt of applications: January 5-University
application; Jan. 20-College of Pharmacy
application (for high school students)
Supplemental application required: No
Supplemental application fee: Not applicable
Expected GPA: 3.3
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.3
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.3
PCAT required: No
Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable
Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable
Interview required: Yes