Lipscomb University - Online Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician Degrees

DESCRIPTION

Lipscomb University is a private coeducational institution whose principal focus is undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, combined with a number of pre-professional fields and master’s degree programs. Its primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. The mission is carried out not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and the larger community. Lipscomb University was established in 1891 as Nashville Bible School, David Lipscomb College, by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding. Growing from their own educational experiences, both men believed that a regular study of the Bible was foundational to any course of study. College of Pharmacy at Lipscomb University will embrace an environment that emphasizes a commitment to a life of Christian mission and ideals.

CURRICULUM

Through a combination of educational experiences ranging from basic science coursework to direct patient interactions, these

curricular experiences will prepare student pharmacists to

  1. Optimize medication outcomes in an ethical and compassionate manner;
  2. Satisfy pre-licensure requirements of Boards of Pharmacy;
  3. Develop student pharmacists into effective practitioners with excellent patient care skills;
  4. Manage ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic challenges the student pharmacist will encounter throughout everyday practice.

PHARMCAS | Application Deadline

Yes Feb 02

PCAT

Yes

TUITION

  • 2008 State Resident: 27500 Non-Resident: 27500

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

  1. Complete the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) with a minimum composite score of 45th percentile and individual subject area score of not less than 30th percentilete a minimum of 66 semester hours of pre-professional education at an accredited college or university.
  2. Submit on-line the Application for Admission and Application Fee.
  3. Secure four letters of recommendation
    1. One composite/collective letter by your college pre-professional or pre-health committee is required. If your college or university does not have a pre-professional committee, then a letter from your academic advisor will be accepted.
    2. One academic letter of recommendation is required and must be completed by a college level Math or Science Professor.
    3. Two non-academic letters of recommendation are required. It is preferred that one non-academic letter be completed by a pharmacist who has supervised you in a work or volunteer setting. If you do not have pharmacy experience, then both non-academic letters of recommendation may be completed by anyone who has recently supervised you in a work or volunteer setting or someone not related to you who can provide a personal statement of your character and values.
  4. Submit an official College/University transcript. All applicants are required to submit an official transcript from each previously attended college. To be considered official, a transcript must be sent directly to Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy by the issuing school
  5. Prepare for an Admissions interview. An on-site interview is required for admission to Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy. Interviews are conducted by invitation only. Each complete application will be evaluated for competitiveness. Competitive applicants may only be scheduled for an interview when their application is complete.
  6. Rolling Admissions.
    Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy utilizes a rolling admissions process. While the application deadline is February 4.
  7. Pre-Pharmacy Requirements
    Course* Minimum Semester Credit Hours

    Course Title Semester Hours
    General Chemistry I with lab 4
    General Chemistry II with lab 4
    Organic Chemistry I with lab 4
    Organic Chemistry II with lab 4
    Physics I with lab 4
    Biology with lab 8
    Statistics 3
    Calculus 3
    English Composition I 3
    English Composition II 3
    Speech Communication 3
    Economics (micro or macro) 3
    Social Science Electives 6
    Humanities Electives 6
    Additional Electives 8
    Total 66
  • Accreditation Status
  • Pre Candidate

ADDRESS

Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy

Attn: Pharmacy Admissions

One University Park Drive

Nashville, TN 37204-3951

615-966-6656 or 888-LU-PHARM


Visit: Lipscomb University - College of Pharmacy
http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu/


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