North Dakota State University – Online Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician Degrees

DESCRIPTION

North Dakota State University, a land-grant institution, was founded in 1890. Courses for a two-year program in pharmacy were initiated in 1902. Since then, courses and requirements have expanded to the present six year entry-level Pharm.D. program. The College also offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. A two-year post-B.S. Pharm.D. program is also available to selected graduates who wish to advance their clinical training. The College has an excellent complement of clinical faculty at various teaching sites across the state including the Fargo/Moorhead area, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot and Dickinson. The University provides a wide array of services and informal learning experiences to supplement the academic programs and to enrich student life. There are about 150 student organizations in various categories, such as music, theater, dance, recreation, international service, religious, departmental, special interest and honorary. Within the College of Pharmacy students may become active in student government, Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, National Community Pharmacists Association, North Dakota Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, and the Academy of Students in Pharmacy and as student representatives on various college committees. Residence halls and married student housing are available. Information regarding food and/or housing facilities may be obtained by writing the Directory of Housing, North Dakota State University, Fargo ND 58105.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is designed to provide students with the cultural and humanistic background needed to meet the demands of society today, as well as the professional knowledge and skill required for the practice of pharmacy in whatever setting the students may later choose. In the first two years of the curriculum (prepharmacy) emphasis is placed on chemical, biological, administrative, behavioral and social sciences and humanities needed for the four-year professional pharmacy curriculum. The third, fourth and fifth years provide the students with the professional educational background necessary for the sixth year clinical rotations. In addition to general adult medicine, students may pursue rotations in specialized areas of interest such as pediatrics, oncology, nutrition, infectious disease, pharmacokinetics, cardiology, family practice, ambulatory care, critical care, managed care, endocrinology, psychiatry and rehabilitation.

PHARMCAS | Application Deadline

No Jan 01

PCAT

Yes

TUITION

  • 2004 State Resident: 3981 Non-Resident: 10629 Fees Mandatory: 4356 Optional: 0
  • 2005 State Resident: 4375 Non-Resident: 11638 Fees Mandatory: 5379 Optional: 0
  • 2006 State Resident: 4774 Non-Resident: 12747 Fees Mandatory: 5922 Optional: 0
  • 2007 State Resident: 5013 Non-Resident: 13384 Fees Mandatory: 6175 Optional: 0

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

The prepharmacy program is open to all high school graduates and college transfer students who have not completed the requirements to enter the professional pharmacy curriculum. To enter the prepharmacy program students must obtain admission to the University. A student enrolling as a freshman or sophomore must have taken the ACT or SAT and have graduated from high school with a minimum of 17 academic units, of which at least 4 must be in English, 3 in mathematics, and 3 in laboratory courses in the physical and biological sciences. Three units in social sciences and 6 units of humanities and fine arts are required. In addition, a transfer student must submit transcripts of all previous college or university work for equivalency evaluation. Students may apply for admission to the professional pharmacy program upon satisfactory completion of the prepharmacy program or evidence that this program will be successfully completed. The prepharmacy program is composed of 65 semester credits. A copy of the prepharmacy curriculum may be obtained by writing to the College. Admission to the University does not grant admission to the professional program. All students must apply and be formally accepted by the Admissions Committee of the College of Pharmacy before they may begin the sequence of professional courses in the Pharm.D. The size of the entering class is limited by the resources of the College and the capacity of the clinical facilities. As North Dakota State University is a state supported institution, residents of North Dakota will be given first consideration. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 = A) is required for evaluation. Acceptance to the professional program is based on previous academic performance, PCAT scores, essay scores, the applicant’s residency and the number of spaces available in the program. Opportunities are provided for students to demonstrate evidence of college level achievement through the use of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), for prepharmacy placement. A program fee equal to ND instate tuition is assessed to students enrolled in the professional program.
  • Accreditation Status
  • Full

Admitted Student Profile

2006

  • Average: 3.72
  • Range: 19-35
  • Admitted-Ratio: 1.82:1

ADDRESS

Sudro Hall, Room 123
P.O. Box 5055
Fargo, ND 58105
701-231-6469

Visit: North Dakota State University – College of Pharmacy
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/pharmacy/


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