Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Pharmacy
www.pharmacy.vcu.edu
DESCRIPTION
The School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University was established in 1898. The School presently offers curricula leading to the doctor of pharmacy, master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. The school is located on the University's Medical College of Virginia campus (MCV), which is one of the largest health science centers in the country. The School is housed in the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, which was dedicated in 1984. The School's clinical programs utilize the facilities of the MCV Hospitals, Veteran's Administration Hospital, and other hospitals and community pharmacies located throughout the state. Student centers on both campuses provide students at Virginia Commonwealth University with a variety of recreational opportunities. Professional pharmacy fraternities and other organizations serve as vehicles for student involvement in a variety of activities. The Richmond area provides many cultural and historic attractions. The MCV campus is located in downtown Richmond within walking distance of many points of interest. The Richmond Coliseum, which hosts both sporting events and concerts, is located one block from the campus. The University has sufficient dormitory space on the medical college campus to accommodate most students. Richmond has a large number of apartments available for those who prefer off-campus housing.CURRICULUM
The primary objective of the program is to provide an education which prepares the student to enter one of several areas of pharmaceutical practice and also prepares the student to participate in community life as an informed, concerned citizen. The program is thus designed to provide both a sound scientific background and a broad exposure to the arts and humanities. The educational program leading to the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree begins with a two-year prepharmacy phase which may be taken at any accredited college or university. This phase includes science courses which are prerequisite to later courses in the health sciences, as well as courses in the humanities, liberal arts and social sciences. The curriculum within the School of Pharmacy consists of six semesters of classroom and laboratory coursework in the basic biomedical sciences, the pharmaceutical sciences and in the managerial and behavioral sciences as they relate to pharmacy practice. The final year consists of eight clerkships each lasting five weeks in which the student practices pharmacy under the supervision of carefully selected preceptors throughout Virginia and the nation.PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes - March 01PCAT
YesTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 14898 Non-Resident: 22460 Fees Mandatory: 1714 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 15958 Non-Resident: 22908 Fees Mandatory: 1770 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 16977 Non-Resident: 23940 Fees Mandatory: 1945 Optional: 0
- 2007 State Resident: 18080 Non-Resident: 23940 Fees Mandatory: 2067 Optional: 2235
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Applicants for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must attend an accredited college for two academic years prior to admission and complete a prepharmacy program consisting of at least 68 semester hours of required and elective coursework. Applicants must have a satisfactory grade-point average (C or better) in coursework submitted in fulfillment of prepharmacy requirements. Sem. hrs
Applicants must submit an electronic application via Pharm-CAS and a supplemental application to the School of Pharmacy, preferably during the summer preceding the second college year. Applicants must take the Pharmacy College Admission Test. An interview is required and the Admissions Committee may request statements attesting to the applicant's good moral character from pharmacists, physicians, or former teachers. The Admissions Committee bases its selections on a number of factors including the applicant's demonstrated academic and communication skills, motivation, personal qualities and comprehension of the pharmacy profession.
| Required Courses | Units |
| English | 6 |
| General Chemistry (lecture and lab) | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry (lecture and lab) | 8 |
| General Biology (lecture and lab) | 8 |
| Physics (lecture and lab) | 8 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Electives | 18 |
- Accreditation Status
- Full
Admitted Student Profile
2006- Average: 3.4
- Range: 20-40
- Admitted-Ratio: 19.9:1
ADDRESS
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy410 North 12th Street Room 155
Richmond, VA 23298-0581
804-828-3000 or 800-330-0519
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