2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 40 2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog School of Pharmacy Admission Process • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). • Have earned a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses (see below). • Have earned a Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) score in at least the 50th percentile. • Interview with School of Pharmacy faculty. • Verifiably meet the Technical Standards for students as outlined in the School of Pharmacy Professional Student Handbook ( cedarville.edu/pharmacy ) . • Be fully eligible for, and receive, a Pharmacy Intern License from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy by the beginning of the fall semester of the first professional year. Prerequisite courses for all applicants: Course (semester credits ) • English composition (3) • Speech (3) • General Chemistry (8) with laboratory • Organic Chemistry (8) with laboratory • Calculus I (4) • Physics (4) • Statistics (3) • General Biology (3) • Human Structure and Function (8) • Cell Biology (3) • Immunology (3) • Microbiology (3) with laboratory • Pharmacy Calculations* (2) *Can be completed at Cedarville University during the summer prior to enrollment in Doctor of Pharmacy program Admission Process Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program is a competitive process (with limited capacity) and occurs through two pathways: Undergraduate Preferred Admission and postbaccalaureate. Undergraduate Preferred Admission: Students who have Preferred Admission status in the School of Pharmacy (see Cedarville University Undergraduate Catalog for details regarding Preferred Admission) must apply for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program during the fall semester of their final year of undergraduate education. Students must complete and submit the Doctor of Pharmacy Program Application for Preferred Admission Students, including all associated/requested materials, and interview with School of Pharmacy faculty Postbaccalaureate Admission: Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from another institution and desire admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must complete and submit a PharmCAS application, and a Cedarville University supplemental application (including all associated/requested materials as indicated within the PharmCAS application) via the Pharmacy College Application Service of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ( pharmcas.org) . Successful candidates are invited to interview with School of Pharmacy faculty. Students are encouraged to apply beginning up to one year in advance of their intended enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Tuition Cost Students enrolled at the University beginning fall semester 2010 and thereafter pay ‘block tuition,” i.e., an amount allowing them to take between 12 and 18 credits in the professional program. Students who enrolled at the University prior to fall semester 2010 pay tuition on a per credit basis. The estimated cost of attendance equals basic costs plus variable costs. These are estimates and may vary. Prior to each term, a student will receive a billing invoice, generated from the Cashiers Office, based upon enrollment information at that time. Try our online payment calculator to evaluate different payment plans. Basic Costs * (billed to student invoice)................................................ $30,558 Block Tuition (12-18 credits per semester) Fall Semester. ............................................................ $14,779 Spring Semester......................................................... $14,779 Annual Costs............................................................ $29,558 Comprehensive Pharmacy Fee - (no course fees) Fall Semester. ................................................................. $500 Spring Semester.............................................................. $500 Annual Costs................................................................ 1,000 * Basic costs are owed directly to the University. In addition to basic costs, a student will also have the following variable costs: Campus Room and Board – on student invoice, if applicable Fall Semester. .............................................................. $2,875 Spring Semester........................................................... $2,875 Annual Costs.............................................................. $5,750 Textbooks and Supplies (estimated) Fall Semester. ................................................................. $600 Spring Semester.............................................................. $600 Annual Costs.............................................................. $1,200 Other personal expenses (estimated) Fall Semester. ................................................................. $550 Spring Semester.............................................................. $550 Annual Costs.............................................................. $1,100 Financial Aid and Scholarships Professional-level pharmacy students typically rely upon three sources of financial aid for their professional education: scholarships, loans, and employment. Students in the professional program are eligible for a School of Pharmacy scholarship. Specific information regarding this scholarship can be obtained by contacting the assistant dean. Academic Advising Upon admission into the Pharm.D. program, each student is assigned a faculty advisor in the School of Pharmacy. The faculty advisor provides supervision and guidance for the students throughout the length of study. Graduation Requirements Students seeking the Pharm.D. degree must fulfill the following: • Complete all requirements of the Pharm.D. curriculum • Complete all requirements of the Pharm.D. program as outlined in the School of Pharmacy student handbook, notably including: • All professional and spiritual standards of the program • The cross-cultural, extended service (domestic or international experience • Student organization participation • Professional conference participation • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 • Obtain approval from the faculty advisor for the student portfolio • Complete all requirements for the Pharm.D. program within six years after matriculation into the program.