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Loma Linda University - School of Pharmacy
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DESCRIPTION
Loma Linda University (LLU) was founded in 1905 and is the flagship health sciences university of the world-wide educational system of the Seventh-day Adventist church.- In 2002, the School of Pharmacy enrolled its first 34 students as the inaugural "Class of 2006". Subsequent classes have enrolled 44 and 55 student and will increase to a maximum of 65 students per class for each of the 4 years of the program.
- Small class size provides close personal attention from faculty and staff and promotes a caring and mutually supportive atmosphere in which to learn. The University's 480 acre campus is located 60 miles east of Los Angeles.
- The educational and research programs based in the University operate from ten major educational buildings and many supporting structures with over 3.4 million square feet of classrooms and laboratories.
- The 900 bed LLU Medical Center and Children's Hospital is a focal point of the campus and serves as the major training ground for clinical practice, research, and service.
- Educating competent caring pharmacists who will serve as integral members of the health care team.
- Expanding through research the development of therapeutic regimes that will advance the knowledge and technology available for the treatment of disease;
- and Providing high quality pharmaceutical care to all those within the global sphere of influence of LLU.
CURRICULUM
The School of Pharmacy offers a 4-year course of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Entry into this program is highly competitive and requires completion of at least 2 years of pre-pharmacy studies. Preference is given to students who already hold a bachelor's degree in the sciences.
- The four-year curriculum emphasizes studies in basic and biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social and administrative sciences as well as the pharmacy practice areas of therapeutics, drug information, pharmaceutical care, and experiential education.
- In addition, courses from the University's Faculty of Religion serve to enhance the spiritual growth of students. Experiential education is fully integrated into all four years of the Pharm.D. Program.
- The LLU Medical Center and its wide range of medical specialties serves as the primary site for experiential programs, however a large number of other institutional and out-patient / ambulatory sites are also used to insure that students have access to a wide scope of professional experiential opportunities.
- Classroom studies are only a part of what it takes to mold a future pharmacist. Ample opportunities are in place for students to experience the real world of pharmacy and hone their sense of professionalism and service. On a global scale - as well as in our own backyard - there are opportunities for students and faculty to participate in outreach and service programs with populations underserved by the health care system.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes January 15thPCAT
NoTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 27000 Non-Resident: 27000 Fees Mandatory: 1500 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 28500 Non-Resident: 28500 Fees Mandatory: 1500 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 30600 Non-Resident: 30600 Fees Mandatory: 1290 Optional: 0
- 2007 State Resident: 32100 Non-Resident: 32100 Fees Mandatory: 1410 Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Preferably, applicants will have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree in the sciences. The minimum requirement for acceptance without the B.S. degree is completion of the 69 semester (105 quarter) credit pre-pharmacy program described below. All applicants are interviewed as part of the application process. Pre-pharmacy requirements are listed below: Sem. hrs Qtr. hrs
*includes 1 course each in Economics and Psychology Biology and chemistry pre-requisites must be at the level required for a major in the field; introductory courses are not acceptable.
| Required Courses | Units | |
| Biology with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| Chemistry with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| Organic Chemistry with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| Physics with laboratory | 8 | 12 |
| Calculus | 4 | 6 |
| English Composition | 6 | 9 |
| Speech Communication | 3 | 4 |
| Computer proficiency | 0 | 0 |
| Humanities / Fine Arts | 12 | 18 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences* | 12 | 18 |
| Total | 69 | 105 |
- Completed applications are due by October 15th for "Early Admit" consideration, and December 15th for "Regular Admit" status.
- Completed applications must be in place by not later than January 15.
- Completed applications include all necessary paperwork including transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, application, and fees; only completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee in consideration for an interview.
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.29
- Range: 21-42
- Admitted-Ratio: 10:1
ADDRESS
LLU School of Pharmacy11262 Campus Street, West Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
800-422-4558
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