Hampton University - Online Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician Degrees

DESCRIPTION

Nestled on the banks of the Hampton River in Hampton, Virginia, Hampton University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational institution of higher education.

Founded in 1868 as an institute to train African and Native Americans, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism.
The University is dedicated to the promotion of learning, building character, and preparation of promising students for leadership and service regardless of nationality, cultural or economic background.
Its curricular emphasis is scientific and professionalism with a strong liberal arts infrastructure.
In carrying out it’s mission, the University requires that everything that it does be of the highest quality. The University operates from an exceptional education base and a sound financial philosophy.
The University is comprised of three colleges and seven schools. Approximately 5,700 students - representing all 50 states and 35 territories and nations - matriculate.
Many students live on the 204 acre landscaped campus. More than 80 campus organizations and numerous activities make campus life diverse, exciting and rewarding.

CURRICULUM

The School of Pharmacy offers an innovative entry-level professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree based on the premise that the ultimate goal of pharmacy is to render pharmaceutical care.

The curriculum emphasizes knowledge and practice in the areas of preventive medicine, primary care for the adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
The curriculum also provides for growing sectors of medicine such as long-term care, home health care, and hospice care.
Clinical training sites for pharmacy students are established in both traditional and non-traditional sites, including medically underserved communities.
Coupled with the diversity of the basic educational requirements, the curriculum should satisfy the goal of producing a graduate whose personal ethics and professional skills allow for full participation and prosperity in the medical community.

PHARMCAS | Application Deadline

No March 01

PCAT

Yes

TUITION

2004 State Resident: 13892 Non-Resident: 13892 Fees Mandatory: 2778 Optional: 0

2005 State Resident: NR Non-Resident: NR Fees Mandatory: NR Optional: NR

2006 State Resident: NR Non-Resident: NR Fees Mandatory: NR Optional: NR

2007 State Resident: 32172 Non-Resident: 32172 Fees Mandatory: 6232 Optional: 0

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Students may apply for admission directly from high school and complete six years of academic study. High school graduates are required to have a minimum of 2.5/4.0 GPA and appropriate science, English and math courses. Such students would be admitted to the School of Pharmacy, complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum, and continue seamlessly, into the professional curriculum. The PCAT and a GPA of 2.5 is required to continue from the pre-pharmacy program into the professional level.

Students may complete the pre-pharmacy requirements at another institution, transfer into the professional program and complete four years of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
The content and comprehensiveness of the pre-pharmacy courses must match with the comparable course offered at Hampton University.
A minimum of 2.5/4.0 GPA, the PCAT and a high degree of professionalism is required.
A personal interview is required.

Pre-pharmacy requirements	Sem. hrs
General chemistry w/lab	8
Organic chemistry w/lab	8
Physics w/lab	8
General biology w/lab	8
Pre-calculus/calculus	6
English	6
History	6
Humanities	6
Speech	3
Social Sciences	3
Physical Education	2

Accreditation Status
Full

Admitted Student Profile

2006

Average: 3.0
Range: NO_REPORT
Admitted-Ratio: 19:1

School Feature

6 year pharmacy school that accept the majority of students directly from high school

ADDRESS

Hampton University
School of Pharmacy
Hampton, VA 23668
757-727-5071

Visit: Hampton University - School of Pharmacy
http://www.hamptonu.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/