University of Colorado – Online Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician Degrees
DESCRIPTION
The University of Colorado School of Pharmacy was established in 1911 on the Boulder campus. The School’s new building, located on the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center campus in Denver opened in the summer of 1992.
- Accreditation of the School’s programs is granted by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The School is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- The Pharmacy School building provides classrooms, undergraduate teaching laboratories, a student computer lab, student study rooms, a student conference room, and a reading/ study room exclusive to pharmacy students.
- Located near the base of the Rocky Mountains, the city of Denver enjoys magnificent mountain vistas.
- Denver is also within easy driving distance of some of the most spectacular scenery and ski areas in the U.S. and is a thriving center of high technology enterprises, scientific research and cultural activities.
- Apartments and small houses are located within walking distance of the Health Sciences Center campus. Students needing financial assistance for their education should contact the Office of Financial Aid, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Box A088, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, Denver, CO 80262, 303-315-8364.
- Several scholarships and loans are designed specifically for students who have been enrolled in the professional program in the School of Pharmacy for one academic year.
- In addition, 14 full-tuition scholarships, including fees and books, are awarded to eligible, incoming minority students in an effort to increase minority representation in the health science fields.
CURRICULUM
The Doctorate of Pharmacy or Pharm.D. program is a four-year professional program that prepares individuals for a variety of careers within the pharmacy profession. This highly competitive program includes both didactic and experiential learning opportunities.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes – December 01
PCAT
Yes
TUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 11088 Non-Resident: 24444 Fees Mandatory: 2120 Optional: 70
- 2005 State Resident: 13308 Non-Resident: 27864 Fees Mandatory: 535 Optional: 1100
- 2006 State Resident: 14508 Non-Resident: 28560 Fees Mandatory: 2734 Optional: 360
- 2007 State Resident: 15018 Non-Resident: 28848 Fees Mandatory: 5140 Optional: 0
- 2008 State Resident: 16446 Non-Resident: 29568
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
The Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree program the University of Colorado is a full-time, four-year curriculum that provides the education for a career in pharmacy. Acceptance into the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy (CU SOP) Pharm.D. program is competitive and applicants will be evaluated based on: scholastic ability, communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, desire to contribute to the profession of pharmacy and diversity of professional and other life experiences.. In addition, the school offers an online non-traditional Pharm.D. for individuals with a previous baccalaureate degree in pharmacy.
- Applications to the School of Pharmacy are considered only for the fall semester and the application and all transcripts must be received in the Office of Student Services by December 1 of the year prior to which admission is desired.
- All courses to be completed during the winter, spring and/or summer terms must be listed on the application and a supplementary transcript must be sent when the work is completed.
- Applications and transcripts should be sent directly to the School of Pharmacy.
- Usually, a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 is necessary to be considered for admission.
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Pre-requisite courses seven-year limit Semester Hours General Chemistry I and II w/Lab 8 Organic Chemistry I and II w/Lab 8 General Biology I and II w/Lab 8 Microbiology w/Lab 4 Biochemistry I 3 Human Anatomy w/Lab 4 Human Physiology w/Lab 4 General Physics 3 Calculus 3 English Composition or Expository Writing 6 Public Speaking 3 Humanities/Social Sciences 6 Microeconomics 3 General Education 22 Factors considered in the selection of the applicants include the overall cumulative GPA; individual grades in chemistry, biology and mathematics; a review of the academic record for trends in scholastic aptitude and improvement, interview, and short essays on the application.
- Because communication skills are essential in the practice of pharmacy, public speaking and English composition also are important factors in the evaluation process.
- A minimum of a “C” is required for all prepharmacy core requirements and pass/fail grades are not accepted for these courses.
- Applicants may be requested to provide course descriptions or syllabi when it is necessary to evaluate course equivalencies. Students applying for admission must provide transcripts for all foreign and U.S. higher education institutions previously attended.
- A certified English translation of transcripts originally in a foreign language must be provided. Transcripts from foreign institutions must also be evaluated by a professional evaluation service.
- For more information, contact the Office of Student Services. The English Composition and Public Speaking requirements must be completed at an English speaking college or university. The transferability and acceptance of course work fulfilling the pre-pharmacy requirements will be determined on a case by case basis.
- Credit may be granted on the basis of examinations taken through the CEEB Advanced Placement Program and the College Level Examination Program (subject examinations only).
- Accreditation Status
- Full
Admitted Student Profile
2006
- Average: 3.5
- Range: 20-48
- Admitted-Ratio: 13.7:1
ADDRESS
School of Pharmacy
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
4200 E. 9th Ave., Box C238
Denver, CO 80262-0238
303.315.6100
Visit: University of Colorado – School of Pharmacy
http://www.uchsc.edu/sop/
