Drake University - College of Pharmacy
www.pharmacy.drake.edu
DESCRIPTION
Drake University is a private and independent major university located on a campus in Des Moines, the state capital of Iowa. Approximately 5000 students are enrolled in the six colleges and schools of the University: the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences; the Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, and Education.- The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences enrolls approximately 300 students in its two year pre-pharmacy and 450 students in its four-year professional Pharm.D. program.
- A variety of resources for study, student services and student organizations are available on campus. Some student services available include: a career center, a student counseling center, a student health service, an academic assistance office, an international student center, and computer labs.
- All full-time students must live in the Drake University residence halls during any period of university enrollment occurring within two years following their high school graduation. .
- Exceptions to this requirement are granted if the student is married, lives at home, or lives with a relative of his or her immediate family..
- The University maintains seven coeducational residence halls. An apartment building is available for married students, single parents and nontraditional students. .
- In addition, each room is linked to Drake's state-of-the-art telecommunication system.
CURRICULUM
The College offers the following degree program options: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Pharm.D./master's of business administration (M.B.A.) joint degree program PharmD/master's of public administration (Pharm.D./M.P.A.) joint degree program Pharm.D./law joint degree program (J.D.) Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) The Pharm.D. degree program is a six-year program which prepares students for community, institutional practice, postgraduate education or many of the other practice opportunities available to pharmacists.
- Freshmen students will enter into a two-year preprofessional program administered by the pharmacy college. .
- Upon satisfaction of criteria for the professional program, students will be admitted to the professional program. Students who do not meet the criteria, along with students from other institutions, may apply for the remaining slots. A program for a Pharm.D. and M.B.A. is offered jointly by the College of Pharmacy and the College of Business and Public Administration. .
- Career opportunities exist in management and administrative positions within pharmacy business areas. The program requires a careful selection of prerequisite courses for the M.B.A. degree throughout the curriculum. The combined degree program takes an additional semester beyond the Pharm.D., which is less than completing the two degrees separately. .
- The College also offers a joint degree program for a Pharm.D. and M.P.A. along with the College of Business and Public Administration. This degree also takes an additional semester beyond the Pharm.D. Students who complete this combined degree program have management and administrative career options in the nonprofit sector. .
- The Pharm.D. degree may also be combined with a doctor of jurisprudence (J.D.) degree. Through joint cooperation with the Drake Law School, eligible candidates may begin law courses after completion of their third year in the pharmacy program. The combined program allows completion of both degrees in eight years and provides career opportunities in patent law, product liability, government regulatory affairs, and healthcare malpractice. .
- The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is a four-year program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the pharmaceutical industry, graduate study in the pharmaceutical sciences, or entrance into a health professional doctoral program such as medicine or dentistry. Students complete the prepharmacy course work and upon meeting the established criteria may enter into this degree program..
- The curriculum is structured such that students can gain breadth and depth of education in the basic pharmaceutical sciences. The capstone experience of this four-year program is a research project designed in conjunction with a faculty mentor. Also, opportunities exist for research internships with drug companies and/or research laboratories.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes - February 01PCAT
NoTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 11728 Non-Resident: 25882 Fees Mandatory: 694 Optional: 100
- 2005 State Resident: 12198 Non-Resident: 26918 Fees Mandatory: 1089 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 24900 Non-Resident: 24900 Fees Mandatory: 512 Optional: 0
- 2007 State Resident: 26030 Non-Resident: 26030 Fees Mandatory: 532 Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
| Courses | Sem Hrs |
| English Composition | 6 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry | 8 |
| Biology | 8 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Calculus | 4 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Tools | 3 |
| History Elective | 6 |
| Art, Multicultural Electives | 6 |
| Other Electives | 3 |
- The in the state of Iowa is not a requirement for admission.
- High school seniors may apply for admission to the preprofessional program.
- Admission is selective and takes into consideration the complete record of a candidate, including class rank, courses taken, grade-point average and ACT or SAT test scores.
- Students may also enter into the Pharm.D. program after completing two years of coursework at another institution.
- Admission of students at this point is highly competitive and the number of students admitted for any year is dependent upon the space available. Placement in the curriculum is determined at the time of admission. Students may apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Sciences program at the junior level providing the required courses are completed.
- Admitted undergraduate students at Drake University may earn college credit by examination through five programs: the CEEB Advanced Placement Program and the College Level Examination (CLEP) Program.
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.34
- Range: 18-26
- Admitted-Ratio: 8:1
ADDRESS
Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311-4505
800-44-DRAKE or 515-271-3181
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