University of Michigan - College of Pharmacy
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DESCRIPTION
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus is part of an academic health center that also provides programs in dentistry, medicine, nursing and public health. A large university teaching hospital complex provides facilities for clinical instruction and research for all of the health science units at Michigan.- The College traces its background to 1868 when pharmacy was first taught in the department of literature, science and the arts.
- A school of pharmacy was established 1876 with the distinction of being the first such unit within a state university. The title of the School was later changed to the College of Pharmacy.
- Total enrollment is about 300 students (both graduate and professional). Approximately 65 students are admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program each year. Thus, students enjoy a small-college atmosphere, while having access to the social life and facilities of a large university.
- Numerous support services are available including academic counseling, personal counseling, tutoring, reading- and learning-skills development, minority student services, disabled student services and career planning.
- Students are housed in residence halls, fraternities and sororities, private dwellings and cooperatives. Information concerning student housing may be obtained from the Housing Information Office, 1011 S.A.B., the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316.
CURRICULUM
The program of study after admission to the College of Pharmacy takes four years to complete. Students study the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, research methodology, statistics and communication skills.
- Students also complete a research project and their final year is devoted primarily to full-time clerkship experiences. Each student spends four weeks at various clerkship sites. Clerkship sites are maintained at community and teaching hospitals, community pharmacies, ambulatory care clinics, pharmaceutical companies and with the U.S. Public Health Service.
- Students may select their required and elective clerkship experiences from a wide variety of choices. Some examples of clerkship rotations are: community and hospital pharmacy practice, adult internal medicine, pediatric medicine, gerontology, pharmacy administration, nuclear pharmacy, home health care, drug information services, clinical pharmacokinetics, parenteral and enteral nutrition and industrial clinical research.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
No Dec 01PCAT
YesTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 14804 Non-Resident: 27928 Fees Mandatory: 188 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 14802 Non-Resident: 27926 Fees Mandatory: 190 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 16668 Non-Resident: 30804 Fees Mandatory: 190 Optional: 0
- 2007 State Resident: 17518 Non-Resident: 32368 Fees Mandatory: 190 Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Students are admitted to the Pharm.D. program after completing at least 60 semester hours of preprofessional study in a nonpharmacy college. At least one year of prepharmacy study must be completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university.
Application to the doctor of pharmacy program is made through the College of Pharmacy, 428 Church Street, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
| Required prepharmacy courses | Terms |
| Biology (general w/lab) | 1 |
| Chemistry (general and qualitative w/lab) | 2 |
| Chemistry (organic w/lab) | 2 |
| English composition | 1 |
| Physics (general w lab) | 2 |
| Calculus | 1 |
| Human anatomy | 1 |
| or Anatomy and Physiology | 2 |
| Medical Microbiology (w lab) | 1 |
| Humanities or a foreign language | 2 |
| Social science | 2 |
- Admission is based on evidence submitted attesting to the applicant's ability to successfully complete the program requirements. This evidence includes copies of academic records from all institutions of higher education attended and a personal statement describing the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying to the doctor of pharmacy program.
- The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is required of all applicants. Two letters of recommendation, one from an employer, are also required. All speakers of English as a second language must also demonstrate proficiency in both spoken and written English.
- Minimum TOEFL/TSE and MELAB/Oral Exam score requirements are available from the College. If, in the judgment of the College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee, additional information is required in order to assess an applicant's qualifications, the committee may request a personal interview.
- Although great emphasis is given to the applicant's overall college GPA and to grades earned in mathematics and the physical and biological sciences, the required personal statement and health care experience are also carefully considered by the committee.
- Applicants from other U.S. colleges of pharmacy, including those who have earned a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy, are considered for admission at advanced levels of the Pharm.D. program.
- Decisions about advanced placement admissions are made by the Admissions Committee on a spaceavailable basis.
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.4
- Range: 19-32
- Admitted-Ratio: 2.6:1
ADDRESS
College of Pharmacy University of Michigan428 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065
734-764-7312
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