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Auburn University - Harrison School of Pharmacy
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DESCRIPTION
Auburn University was founded in 1856 and became a land-grant institution in 1872.- Pharmacy at Auburn began in 1885 with preparatory courses in alkaloidal assay and toxicology.
- A five-year curriculum was adopted in 1960. An optional doctor of pharmacy degree program was initiated in 1990.
- The School now offers the doctor of pharmacy degree as a sole entry-level professional degree. The pharmacy program was a part of the School of Chemistry and Pharmacy until it became a separate administrative unit in 1941.
- A new facility, Miller Hall, was dedicated the home for the School of Pharmacy in 1952. Pharmacy now occupies a modern building that was dedicated to pharmacy in 1976 and was equipped with funds contributed by alumni and friends. A major building addition is expected to be completed by August 2005 and will significantly enhance educational facilities for the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Students can participate in a variety of student organizations and professional fraternities.
- The Pharmacy Student Council is designed
- to coordinate the activities of the several organizations within the Harrison School of Pharmacy;
- to assure student input into decisions within the School;
- and to promote professionalism.
- Entering students agree to abide by the School's Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, Standards of Attire, and other School policies governing professional and academic behavior.
- Approximately 3,400 students are housed on-campus in residence halls and apartments. Applications are available from the Housing Office.
- A number of housing options are available to students who prefer to live off-campus, including dormitories, apartments, mobile homes and rooms in private houses. The arrangements may be made directly with landlords or through a rental agency.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Applications to the prepharmacy curriculum should be addressed to the Admissions Office, Auburn University, AL 36849. To be considered for admission to the Harrison School of Pharmacy, applicants must: Applications to the Harrison School of Pharmacy are processed through the Pharmacy College Admissions Service (PharmCAS). Students must complete the online application according to the directions, submit required application fees, and have all academic transcripts and PCAT scores forwarded to PharmCAS. A supplemental application and fee is required. Applicants selected after an initial screening will be invited to campus for a required interview.
- be eligible for admission to Auburn University,
- be able to complete all Auburn University's prepharmacy requirements (this includes all of Auburn's Core Curriculum Requirements) prior to the date of enrollment in the Harrison School of Pharmacy,
- have acceptable gradepoint averages based on all courses as well as when science courses are separately considered,
- have acceptable scores on the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), and
- have an acceptable admission interview.
| Required courses include | Sem. hrs | ||
| English I and II | 6 | ||
| Chemistry I and II with Lab | 8 | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab | 8 | ||
| Biology | 4 | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | ||
| Physics | 4 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and | 8 | ||
| Social Science | 6 | ||
| Statistics | 3 | ||
| History I and | 6 | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Great Books I and II | 6 | ||
| Ethics | 3 | ||
| Genetics or Gnomic Biology | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Microbiology with Lab | 4 | ||
| Immunology | 3 |