Page 98 2023–24 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Admission Process Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program is a competitive process (with limited capacity). Undergraduate Preferred Admission: Applicants 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 through the Pharmacy College Application Service of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PharmCAS.org). This needs to include all associated/requested materials as indicated within the PharmCAS application. Successful candidates are invited to interview with the School of Pharmacy faculty. General Admission: Applicants are encouraged to apply beginning up to one year in advance of their intended enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Applicants who have completed the prerequisite courses from an accredited institution and desire admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must complete and submit a Pharmacy College Application Service of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PharmCAS. org) application. This includes all associated/requested materials as indicated within the PharmCAS application. Successful candidates are invited to interview with the School of Pharmacy faculty. Tuition and Fees Students enrolled at the University pay “block tuition,” i.e., an amount allowing them to take between 12 and 18 credits in the professional program. 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. An online payment calculator is available to evaluate different payment plans. Tuition cost for BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study for the 2023–24 academic year is $436 per semester credit hour. Basic Costs* (billed to student invoice)................................................. $42,418 Block Tuition (12–18 credits per semester) Fall Semester......................................................................$20,809 Spring Semester.................................................................$20,809 Annual Costs.......................................................................$41,618 Comprehensive Pharmacy Fee - (no course fees) Fall Semester...........................................................................$400 Spring Semester......................................................................$400 Annual Costs...........................................................................$800 Tuition Overblock per hour....................................................$1,076 Tuition Underblock per hour..................................................$1,577 Audit Tuition (block rate)...........................................................$620 Graduation Fee........................................................................$100 * Basic costs are owed directly to the University. P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) Tuition: Summer Semester.....................................................$13,872 Fall Semester.............................................................$13,872 Spring Semester.........................................................$13,872 Annual Costs............................................................$41,616 The pharmacy program fee will be billed at a rate of $267 per term for a total of $801 per year (summer, fall, and spring). A three-payment plan is an option for summer, with four payment due dates for fall and spring as listed on Self-Service. Accrued interest is charged at a rate of 5% daily on a simple interest accrual, if balance is not paid in full. For MBA courses taken during P4 academic year, the MBA courses will be billed at a per credit rate of $680 in addition to the P4 Pharmacy courses. In addition to basic costs, a student will also have the following variable costs: P1 through P3 students Campus Housing and Food – on student invoice, if applicable Fall Semester...............................................................$4,520 Spring Semester...........................................................$4,520 Annual Costs*.............................................................$9,040 *Townhouse will increase this amount P1 through P3 students Textbooks and Supplies (estimated) Fall Semester..................................................................$379 Spring Semester..............................................................$379 Annual Costs.................................................................$758 Other personal expenses (estimated) Fall Semester...............................................................$1,076 Spring Semester...........................................................$1,076 Annual Costs..............................................................$2,152 P4 students Housing and Food – not on student invoice: Summer Semester.......................................................$6,996 Fall Semester...............................................................$6,996 Spring Semester...........................................................$6,996 Annual Costs............................................................$20,988 Other personal expenses (estimated) Summer Semester.......................................................$1,076 Fall Semester...............................................................$1,076 Spring Semester...........................................................$1,076 Annual Costs..............................................................$3,228 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. For information regarding financial aid and other institutional scholarships, visit cedarville.edu/gsfinaid or preview the Financial Information section of this catalog. Academic Advising Upon admission into the PharmD 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. Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards Pharmacy students are expected to adhere to University, School of Pharmacy, and professional standards as published in the respective handbooks. Professionalism probation relates to professional conduct. As outlined in The Cedarville ExperienceGraduate Edition, students are expected to “reflect the biblical principle that all people are made in God's image and should be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.” Details regarding professionalism expectations can be found in the School of Pharmacy Graduate Handbook.
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