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University of the Pacific - School of Pharmacy
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DESCRIPTION
University of the Pacific was established in 1851 as the first chartered institution of higher learning in California. Since its founding Pacific has earned widespread recognition for its student-centered approach to education, its many firsts and innovations, and the accomplishments of more than 50,000 living alumni.- The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is located on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton.
- The School offers professional and graduate degrees in pharmacy, physical therapy, speechlanguage pathology, and pharmaceutical and chemical sciences.
- Pharmacy degree programs offered are the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharm.D./M.B.A, Pharm.D./Ph.D., and Pharm.D./Master of Science.
- UOP provides an outstanding academic environment that combines didactic and experiential learning as a focal point for our students.
- UOP holds academic affiliations with major medical centers, teaching hospitals, and related practice settings in support of our educational programs.
- The mission of the Pharmacy program is to educate men and women to lead socially useful and productive lives serving the needs of society and the health-related professions.
- UOP is committed to providing an environment of academic excellence and social responsibility that facilitates the propagation and acquisition of knowledge related to the provision of pharmaceutical care and the disciplines in pharmacy education.
- UOP recognizes a responsibility to professional and graduate students, practitioners, educators, scientists and others to provide the necessary skills and opportunities for their lifelong learning in a student centered environment.
- Faculty advance knowledge through research and professional involvement. They provide their special expertise toward solving the challenges facing pharmacy, the health-related professions and society.
CURRICULUM
The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences implemented a new Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in 2000. This new curriculum is designed to include pharmaceutical, administrative, social, behavioral, and clinical science components. Curricular content is integrated, with practice and general patient-oriented skills implemented across the curricular sequence, commencing in the first semester.
- Active learning and expanded use of media technology are integral parts of the teaching methodology.
- The basic residence requirement for the completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree is eight semesters which is completed in two and two-thirds years. This has been made possible by utilizing the summer months for instruction, thus providing the same number of instructional days as in four academic years.
- The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum prepares our graduates to become generalist practitioners of pharmacy. The goals and objectives of the curriculum in pharmacy embrace the scope of contemporary practice responsibilities as well as emerging roles that ensure the rational use of drugs in the individualized care of patients and patient populations.
- The program provides students with a core of knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and values that are necessary to the provision of pharmaceutical care and provide an opportunity for students to select courses and professional experiences in keeping with particular interest and goals.
- The need for lifelong learning is reflected as an integral theme of the curriculum.
- The clinical experience component provides students with introductory and advanced practice experiences in community pharmacies, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and ambulatory clinics. Pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy are emphasized as key features within these experiences.
- The required courses for the program include:
- Pharmacy Systems and Experience I-VI;
- Pharmacy Calculations and Statistics;
- Integrated Biological Sciences I-III; Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences I and II;
- Disease Processes;
- Mechanisms of Drug Action I and II;
- Pharmaceutical Care Courses;
- Dermatological Pharmaceutical Care;
- Cardiovascular Care;
- Neuropsychiatric Pharmaceutical Care;
- Renal and Respiratory Care;
- Infectious Diseases Pharmaceutical Care;
- General Pharmaceutical Care I and II;
- Introductory Practice Experience;
- and Advanced Practice Experience.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes - December 01PCAT
NoTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 24320 Non-Resident: 24320 Fees Mandatory: 280 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 25658 Non-Resident: 25658 Fees Mandatory: 1740 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 26920 Non-Resident: 26920 Fees Mandatory: 1700 Optional: 8932
- 2007 State Resident: 28480 Non-Resident: 28480 Fees Mandatory: 1810 Optional: 13386
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
| Required Courses | Sem Hrs |
| English Composition (two courses) | 6 |
| General Chemistry w/Lab (one year) | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry w/Lab (one year) | 8 |
| General Biology w/Lab (one year) | 8 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Physics w/Lab | 4 |
| Microbiology (one semester, no lab) | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Psychology (introductory or abnormal) | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Category IC-Internat'l or Intercultural Studies | 3 |
| Category IIB-Fundamental Human Concerns | 3 |
| Category IIC-Practice and Perspective in the Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Units (not math or science based) | 28 |
- Application requirements, access to the Pharmacy College Application Service (PHARMCAS) and the supplemental application may be obtained by visiting the University of the Pacific Web site: www.pacific.edu.
- Students interested in applying to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must apply through PHARMCAS. To be considered for admission applicants must:
- be able to complete all prerequisite coursework prior to the date of enrollment in the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy,
- have a satisfactory grade point average based on all courses attempted,
- forward supplemental application materials to the University of the Pacific Office of Admissions.
- In addition to the above requirements, eligible applicants will be invited to the campus for interviews and must complete a writing sample.
- Successful applicants must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and aptitude to enter a caring profession.
- Students are admitted once a year in the fall. Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted by January 1. Applicants are evaluated by the Admissions Committee on potential academic abilities, communication skills, and adaptability of the profession of pharmacy.
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.14
- Range: 19-42
- Admitted-Ratio: 6.3:1
ADDRESS
Office of Admission, University of the Pacific3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, California 95211
800-959-2UOP
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