University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy
www.umkc.edu
DESCRIPTION
Originally organized in 1885, the School was reorganized and reincorporated in 1898 as the Kansas City College of Pharmacy and Natural Science.- It became the third professional school of the University of Kansas City in 1943; and when the University of Kansas City became part of the University of Missouri system in 1963, the School of Pharmacy became the only statesupported pharmacy school in Missouri.
- In addition to the School of Pharmacy, the health science programs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) include the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing.
- The UMKC School of Pharmacy offers programs leading to the non-licensure Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science, first professional Pharm.D. degree, the M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences and interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree.
- Although the School of Pharmacy's main facility is on the University's Volker main campus, the facilities also include the Hospital and Clinical Programs Office, the Biopharmacometrics Laboratory, and the Drug Information Center in the health sciences complex on the "Hospital Hill" campus.
- Affiliations are maintained with many area hospitals and clinical pharmacies and contemporary community pharmacy practices. The UMKC School of Pharmacy provides students a variety of student organizations and professional activities in which to participate.
- The professional organizations include active chapters of the student organization of the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA), the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), the Alpha Omega Chapter of Rho Chi, the Omega Chapter of Kappa Epsilon, and the Gamma Theta Chapter of Kappa Psi. UMKC's ASP chapter has won national recognition for the development and success of PROJECT OUTREACH (drug and alcohol abuse program for fifth graders) and for the active number of participating students in the UMKC Chapter.
- The School's student chapter of APhA has won the Chapter Achievement Award a record number of times. UMKC has approximately 14,000 students enrolled. Approximately 750 students are housed in the University Residence Halls, conveniently located on campus providing comfortable, fully air-conditioned rooms. In addition, UMKC owns and operates two apartment complexes located next to campus. Off-campus housing is coordinated through the UMKC Welcome Center.
CURRICULUM
Students interested in a four-year, baccalaureate program may wish to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S) degree. Although not a practice-level degree leading to pharmacy licensure, the B.S.P.S. curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature. In addition to liberal arts course work, students also complete a majority of credit hours in each of the chemical, biological, and pharmaceutical / pharmacological sciences. Because of a need for well-trained, science and pharmacy knowledgeable individuals, the B.S.P.S. offers a program where students take their skills and put them to work in the biomedical or pharmaceutical industry as technicians in research and analysis. Industry is also looking for people who have the knowledge to pursue pharmaceutical sales and medical liaison positions. Student completing the B.S.P.S. can choose to continue their education in graduate work leading toward the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.
- The doctor of pharmacy curriculum encompasses five academic years of study for the Pharm.D. degree. The first professional year includes general elective courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as introductory pharmacy and basic science courses. Commencing with the second professional year, students complete upper-level basic science courses and engage in advanced pharmaceutical science lecture and laboratory coursework.
- In the third year, students select professional electives and apply their knowledge to therapeutic problems and are immersed in pharmacology pharmacokinetics and pharmacoeconomics.
- The fourth year includes coursework in advanced therapeutics, evidence based medicine research methods, and physical assessment.
- The final year is devoted to structured experiential learning programs in community or hospital/clinical pharmacy settings. All of the experiential learning courses are conducted in actual practice settings under the supervision of a practitioner-instructor or clinical pharmacist who serves as an exemplary role model in his/her particular type of pharmacy practice.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
No Dec 15PCAT
YesTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 14749 Non-Resident: 31324 Fees Mandatory: 0 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 15137 Non-Resident: 32294 Fees Mandatory: 0 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 15873 Non-Resident: 33888 Fees Mandatory: 0 Optional: 0
- 2007 State Resident: 16472 Non-Resident: 35174 Fees Mandatory: 0 Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Students are admitted to the School of Pharmacy in the fall of each year. A minimum of 31 semester or 48 quarter hours of college work, including (in semester hours):
- English composition (6),
- general chemistry I and II with lab (8),
- calculus with analytical geometry (4),
- physics with lab (5),
- general biology I [botany]
- and general biology II [zoology] (6)
- and 3 hours of elective courses in the social/behavioral sciences and/or humanities
- must be satisfactorily completed (grade C or better) prior to full admission to the professional pharmacy program.
- These courses may be taken at any accredited institution or in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- In addition to completing the prepharmacy curriculum requirements, applicants must:
- Have a minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA on all college- level work completed.
- Have a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA on all science/math college- level work completed.
- Take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) prior to March 1. Scores must be sent to the School by the official testing agency.
- Have three official recommendation forms submitted to the School of Pharmacy.
- Submit applications and all official college transcripts.
- Factors considered are: results of the PCAT, scholastic achievement, complexity of previous college work, and a structured interview.
- Applicants should be aware that admission is competitive and meeting minimum eligibility requirements for admission does not guarantee a place in the entering class.
- Applications must be received by January 15. Applications received after this deadline or applicants who fail to complete all steps outlined above will not be considered for admission.
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.6
- Range: 19-41
- Admitted-Ratio: 5.5:1
ADDRESS
University of Missouri-Kansas City5005 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
816-235-1613
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