We hope you find the information on the USFCOP website helpful. Admissions staff are here to assist you throughout the application process. If you have questions not addressed on this site or our FAQ
, please feel free to attend an inPHARMation session. Thank you for your interest in our bold and progressive PharmD program!
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Sincerely,
Nazach Rodriguez Snapp, MSW, MPH | Director of Admissions
Jackie Grosser | Admissions Advisor
- 2.75 Overall GPA (preferred).
- 72 hours of prerequisite coursework credit hours.
- While 65th percentile composite PCAT score is preferred, we will consider applicants with lower scores that may have other strong academic indicators providing evidence of success. PCAT scores older than 3 years will NOT be accepted. Latest PCAT accepted for fall 2013 is January for regular decision and July for early decision applicants.
- US Citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States of America.
All applications undergo a holistic review process whereby careful consideration is given to all the credentials presented by applicants. By utilizing this process, applicants academic record along with experiences and attributes are assessed for potential academic and clinical success.
It is preferred but not required that applicants meet the following requirements:
- Minimum completion of three years of college coursework after completion of high school diploma (more preferred are students with a bachelor's degree).
- Completed prerequisite science coursework designed for science majors.
- Completed science and math courses during the regular academic year and not during a summer term.
Prerequisites Coursework
- Coursework must be completed regardless of previous degrees earned.
- General education prerequisite coursework must have been taken within the past 10 years, and science coursework must have been taken within the past 5 years from the time of matriculation.
- All coursework must be taken at a 2 or 4-year accredited institution within the United States.
- AP coursework is accepted with a score of 3 or higher, IB coursework is accepted with a score of 4 or higher.
- Gordon rule courses will not meet the prerequisite for English coursework; English courses must be taken with the English Department at or above the level of English Composition or English Literature (ESL courses will not be accepted).
- Applicants who attend a college on the quarter system should multiply the number of credits by .66 for translation into semester hours. Round partial credits of .5 and above up to the next semester hour; credits at .4 and below are rounded down.
Applicants must complete the following prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation. Coursework need not be completed at time of application.
|
Courses |
Credits |
|
English |
3 |
|
Calculus |
3 |
|
Statistics |
3 |
|
General Chemistry (w/lab) |
8 |
|
Organic Chemistry (w/lab) |
8 |
|
Physics |
4 |
|
General Biology (w/lab) |
8 |
|
Microbiology |
3 |
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
8 |
|
Cell or Molecular Biology (upper division) |
3 |
|
Biochemistry (upper division) |
3 |
|
Genetics (may be taken up until the beginning of the 2nd pharmacy year) |
3 |
|
General Psychology or Sociology |
3 |
|
Economics (Micro or Macro) |
3 |
|
Humanities and Arts AND/OR Behavioral and Social Sciences (1 course related to diversity and culture and/or social and ethical issues) |
9 |
|
Total |
72 |
Evaluating Prerequisite Courses You Have Taken
Students may consult the Prerequisite Evaluation Guide and Prerequisite Guides by Schools to gain an idea of what courses will fulfill our prerequisites. Admissions staff will not review prospective students' transcripts. The review of transcripts is what occurs as part of the process of reviewing applications.
- Prerequisite Guides by School
- The courses listed are the preferred courses at each college/university that fulfill the USF COP pre-pharmacy prerequisites. Please note that the courses listed are not exhaustive or comprehensive and may have changed since last updating the lists. If your college/university is not listed or the course you took or plan to take is not listed under your college/university, complete the Prerequisite Coursework Evaluation Petition.
Applying
Early Decision and Regular Decision Applicants:
Upon the opening of the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) 2012-2013 application portal (early June 2012), applicants must:
- Submit an application to the College of Pharmacy through the PharmCAS (www.pharmcas.org) and remit the associated fee to PharmCAS
- Take the PCAT (www.pcatweb.info) and have official scores reported to PharmCAS (code 104)
- Provide an official copy of all college transcripts to PharmCAS
- Request the submission of at least two (2) letters of recommendation on your behalf to PharmCAS. One letter must be from a science professor.
- Electronically submit the USFCOP Supplemental Application and $30 non-refundable application fee. An applicant will receive an invitation to complete the supplemental application AFTER the Office of Admissions is in receipt of his/her PharmCAS application.
Checking the Status of Your Application Materials
Use the STATUS link on the PharmCAS application to verify receipt of your supplemental application and fee, PCAT score, and letters of reference. Please allow 7-10 business days before checking if your supplemental application and fee have been received.
Deadlines
Early decision deadline is September 4, 2012. To learn more about the Early Decision program, visit PharmCAS. The admissions requirements and application process are the same as with regular decision.
Regular decision deadline is December 3, 2012.
Application materials must be received (not postmarked) by the respective deadline.
Transfer Students
USF COP will review transfer requests from pharmacy students from other ACPE-accredited pharmacy schools on a case-by-case basis. It is possible that spots will be available for the fall 2013 PY2 year. Students must be in good academic standing, have legitimate reasons for seeking a transfer, and must come from a program in which the curriculum structure makes sense for placement into the USF COP curriculum. Transfer students will NOT be accepted past the second professional year.
To be considered for a transfer, a student should meet the COP's general admissions requirements and must submit the following:
- E-mail a letter to the Director of Admissions at pharmdadmissions@health.usf.edu indicating why you wish to transfer and explain any difficulties encountered at your current institution. Please do NOT proceed through steps 2-8 until the Director of Admissions responds to your email.
- A catalog and detailed syllabi for all pharmacy courses in which advanced standing consideration will be requested. These documents can be mailed to the Office of Admissions if electronic copies are unavailable.
- A letter from the Student Affairs Dean of the pharmacy program in which the student is enrolled indicating the current academic status and/or terms of withdrawal/dismissal. This letter can be emailed or mailed to the Director of Admissions.
- A letter of recommendation from a current pharmacy faculty member.
- Submit a USFCOP transfer application and $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Provide an official copy of PCAT test scores to USFCOP.
- Provide official copies of all college transcripts to USFCOP.
- Additional documents or letters of recommendation as determined necessary by the Director of Admissions.
The Admissions Committee will review transfer applicants admissions file following the standard process for regular decision applicants.
Our interview process is intended to assess interviewees non-cognitive skills. Interviewees will be invited to attend an on-campus interview beginning in January 2013. Early decision interviews will take place on October 3, 2012.
Please note that USFCOP does not admit applicants on a "rolling" basis. Offers of admission will be made beginning in mid-February and will continue to be made in batches throughout the spring and summer months.
Accepted Students Requirements
Tuition
$16,100 per year. Please note this figure is an estimated cost of tuition only and does not include fees, the cost of books, supplies, room, board and other living expenses. When fees are included the cost for in-state tuition is estimated at $18,175 and out of state at $35,920. Please contact Mrs. Robinson with the Financial Aid office at 813-974-5699 for further information.
InPHARMation sessions
Pre-pharmacy students are encouraged to sign up for an session before meeting with an Admissions Advisor. Most admissions related questions can be answered by attending a session. These sessions are intended to provide prospective students with an overview of the PharmD program, admissions requirements, and application process. An optional campus tour will be provided at the end of the formal program.
Upcoming information sessions will be hosted on the following dates from 1-2:30 pm:- July 27
- September 7
- September 21
- October 5
- October 19
- November 9
To register, please fill out the session registration form. This link opens a new browser window. Please ensure that any popup blocking software is temporarily disabled.
Scheduling an appointment with an advisor
Please note that advising sessions are not intended for us to review your transcript, evaluate how competitive you are as an applicant or where you may stand in the applicant pool. The process of reviewing applications and evaluating applicants is what occurs as part of our admissions process.
Before scheduling an appointment, be sure to review the USF COP admissions requirements and application process. Appointments must be scheduled online via eScheduler. You will be taken to our online appointment scheduler. Please enter your email address and select "College of Pharmacy" from the Advisor Area drop down menu. Then select "Prospective Student" from the College of Pharmacy Area drop down menu. You will see a calendar by which you can select the weekday/date that you would like to meet with Mrs. Grosser, Admissions Advisor. If you encounter any problems with using e-Scheduler, please contact the Office of Admissions at pharmdadmissions@health.usf.edu
Address:
USF College of Pharmacy
Office of Admissions
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 30
Tampa, FL 33612
Email: PharmDadmissions@health.usf.edu
Phone number: 813-974-5699
The College reserves the right to make changes in requirements for admission, curriculum, standards for advancement and graduation, tuition, fees, and rules and regulations. Please check back regularly to note any changes.
USF College of Pharmacy is open to all persons regardless of age, race, sex, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Please see USF Policy Number 0-007, Diversity and Equal Opportunity: Discrimination and Harassment.