Today s Presentation Discuss admissions criteria for the SIUE School of Pharmacy Help you understand the pre-pharmacy required courses Help you set goals for earning admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program Introduce the idea of a parallel plan Provide you with tips for success Answer your questions
Pathways to Admission Pathway 1: Traditional Most students enter via this pathway. Students will complete the required pre-pharmacy courses in the way that best suits their individual needs. Students will apply to the School of Pharmacy one year before the intended start date. Pathway 2: Conditional Entry Program Students are selected upon completion of the Meridian Profile in their senior year of high school. Students must meet the requirements of the Conditional Entry Program agreement. Students will apply to the School of Pharmacy one year before the intended start date.
Admission Criteria Three GPA calculations: Overall college GPA Pre-pharmacy GPA Pre-pharmacy math and science GPA Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) Letters of Recommendation Interview Writing Assessment
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum General Chemistry (with labs) 10 hours Organic Chemistry (with lab) 8 hours General Biology (with labs) 8 hours Microbiology 4 hours (requires genetics prerequisite at SIUE) Physics I 5 hours Statistics 4 hours
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum Human Anatomy & Physiology 8 hours Calculus or Calculus for Life Sciences 5 hours English Composition/Literature 6 hours Social Science/RA 101 6 hours Economics/Communications 6 hours Equivalencies at other schools available at: siue.edu/pharmacy/prospective/curricular_equivalencies.shtml
Goal Setting Set your goals based upon facts and statistics. Dealing in facts can help take the emotion out of the decisions you make. Ask yourself the following questions at the end of your freshman year: What is the average GPA for applicants who are admitted? What is your GPA? What is the average standardized test score for applicants who are admitted? What is your standardized test score?
Set Your Goals Now Graduation Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total students 81 81 81 81 82 Cumulative GPA 3.54 3.52 3.52 3.53 3.54 Pre-Pharmacy GPA 3.60 3.56 3.55 3.53 3.56 Pre-Pharmacy Math and Science GPA 3.53 3.48 3.44 3.43 3.45 PCAT Score 64 63 58 64 62
Set Goals to Meet Deadlines Begin the application process one year before you want to enter the School of Pharmacy. Beginning mid-july: Application is available to students November: Latest PCAT test date that will meet application deadline February 1: Application deadline October-March: Interviews and writing assessments October-March: Students notified of interview status
Keep an Open Mind: Develop a Parallel Plan Learn all you can about pharmacy, as well as other careers and majors. Health-care related experience Volunteer and community service Work with the Career Development Center Research pharmacy The Occupational Outlook Handbook Job shadow a pharmacist (or other health care professional) Talk to your academic advisor
Tips for Success Earn the best grades possible and take as many science courses as your schedule allows before you take the PCAT. Pre-pharmacy curriculum can be completed in two years. However, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has reported that many students enter pharmacy school with at least three years of college work. The SIUE School of Pharmacy has expectations for student behavior and performance. Professionalism Involvement Attention to detail A willingness to embrace academic rigor
Tips for Success Go beyond the minimum requirements in every class. Choose courses that challenge you. Take at least 15 hours each semester. Get involved in student organizations. The Pre-Pharmacy Association exists to help students interested in pharmacy. Email ccarr@siue.edu from your SIUE email address to request subscription to the Listserv. Get involved in your community. Take on a leadership role.
Contact Us SIUE School of Pharmacy Office of Professional and Student Affairs We are always willing to talk to students. 618-650-5150 pharmacy@siue.edu 200 University Park Drive, Suite 220 @SIUEPharmacy