University of Minnesota - College of Pharmacy
www.pharmacy.umn.edu
DESCRIPTION
The College of Pharmacy educates pharmacists and scientists and engages in research and practice to improve the health of the people of Minnesota and society. It is recognized as one of the outstanding pharmacy education and research institutions in the world, and is ranked highly among the colleges of pharmacy in the United States. Graduates of the College's four-year entry-level doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program enter the profession as well-qualified, highly sought-after pharmacists. The College's programs are supported by centers of excellence in diverse areas of pharmacy, such as pharmaceutics, drug delivery, drug design, medicinal chemistry, geriatrics, pharmacy management and economics, rural pharmacy, and pharmaceutical care. The College's 48 full-time faculty members and hundreds of volunteer faculty are focused in four departments: medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical care and health systems, and experimental and clinical pharmacology. The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (TC) is located in the beautiful and vital cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul with easy access to a wide range of social, cultural, recreational, and athletic activities. Pharmacy students have access to modern classrooms, laboratories, and more than 350,000 volumes of pharmacy resource materials. The 420 TC College of Pharmacy students have all the advantages and resources of a Big Ten University, while enjoying the atmosphere, support, and facilities of a small college. The University of Minnesota - Duluth is located at the western end of the largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Superior. The campus consists of 244 acres overlooking a scenic view of the lake. The area offers a great number of social, cultural, athletic, and recreational opportunities. The College opened its Duluth program in 2003, admitting the first class of 50 students. Ultimately, the College of Pharmacy Duluth program will consist of 200 students. The Duluth campus students will have access to vast University resources, including brand-new, purpose-built classrooms and labs for the College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy students find opportunities for valuable experience and personal growth through participation in activities outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to take an active part in a variety of pharmacy organizations including College Board, Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, Phi Delta Chi, Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, the Academy of Students of Pharmacy, and the Minnesota Pharmacy Student Alliance.CURRICULUM
The mission of the professional program is to educate pharmacists with superior knowledge and skills to provide pharmaceutical care. The courses in the College of Pharmacy encompass several major areas: Medicinal chemistry (biochemistry of medicinals, medicinal agents, biotechnology, and microbiology/immunology) and pharmacology courses focus on understanding the actions and therapeutic uses of various types of medications that affect organ systems, immune functions, and infections. Pharmaceutics courses (drug delivery, pharmacokinetics, and biopharmaceutics) concentrate on principles involved in drug dosage formulations, dosage form design, and how drugs are absorbed, distributed and eliminated from the body. The pharmacotherapy sequence applies this basic information to the patient by focusing on the nature and cause of various disease states and the treatment of these disorders. The pharmaceutical care sequence examines the various roles of the pharmacist within the health care system and teaches a model of pharmacy practice. Pharmacy administration and economics courses develop an understanding of the influence of the external environment on the practice of pharmacy and present principles of management essential in maintaining a viable practice. The first three years of the curriculum provide the fundamental components of pharmacy education needed to practice in a variety of pharmacy settings. Beginning in the second year, students focus on their anticipated career pathway by taking courses in emphasis areas: general pharmacotherapy, community and ambulatory pharmacotherapy, management, or research. During the fourth year of the curriculum, students complete ten advanced pharmacy practice experiences, including general patient care, populationspecific patient care, and community and institutional practice.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes - February 01 / Rolling AdmissionPCAT
YesTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 13408 Non-Resident: 24796 Fees Mandatory: 1620 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 14374 Non-Resident: 25762 Fees Mandatory: 1730 Optional: 42
- 2006 State Resident: 15292 Non-Resident: 26680 Fees Mandatory: 1918 Optional: 39
- 2007 State Resident: 16000 Non-Resident: 27388 Fees Mandatory: 1924 Optional: 38
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale to qualify for admission. The required prepharmacy courses may be taken at any accredited U.S. college. Postsecondary courses taken outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated by an accredited U.S. evaluation service. Prepharmacy courses must be taken A-F and completed with a grade of C or better. Prior to matriculation, 48 semester hour credits of college are to be completed: Sem. hrs
Application materials are available from PharmCAS at www.pharmcas.org. Once an applicant has successfully completed the PharmCAS application, he/she will receive a supplemental application from the College. All application materials must be received by February 1. The applicants ranking highest according to the admissions criteria are invited to interview with the faculty. Applicants are notified of admission decisions in April. Students are admitted to the College fall semester only. Applicants complete one application for entry into either the Twin Cities or Duluth campus - campus choice should be indicated on the application. Students whose first (primary) language is not English must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a paper-based minimum score of 580 or computer- based minimum score of 237. Applicants should register to take these exams by September 1 so the test results are received by the February 1 deadline.
| Required Courses | Units |
| English Composition | 6 |
| General Chemistry w Lab | 6 |
| Organic Chemistry w Lab | 6 |
| General Biology w Lab | 3 |
| Human Anatomy w Lab | 3 |
| Microbiology w Lab | 3 |
| Calculus I | 3 |
| Physics w Lab | 6 |
| Behavioral Sciences (Psychology or Sociology) | 6 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.48
- Range: 19-46
- Admitted-Ratio: 8:1
ADDRESS
5-130 Weaver-Densford Hall308 Harvard Street, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0343
612-624-1900
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