College of Pharmacy

Admissions Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Starting with year 2007 applications, the College will NO LONGER be accepting January PCAT scores for applicants applying the same year (January 2010 PCAT scores will not be accepted for 2010 applications). January PCAT score results do not arrive in time to be processed before the application deadline. The last PCAT test which will be accepted for 2010 applicants will be the October 2009 PCAT.  For details on PCAT registration deadlines please see the Harcourt Assessment, Inc. web site.

The College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee must have adequate, accurate information concerning the academic records as well as the career and personal motivations of applicants to facilitate the selection of the most qualified students. Before completing the application, please read the directions carefully. Your ability to adhere to the admission procedures is a factor in the selection process.

  1. You must apply to the College of Pharmacy for admission to the College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Program through PharmCAS.  Please read and carefully follow the instructions in  the section called, Before You Apply on the PharmCAS website before beginning your application.  Application documentation should be sent through PharmCAS, and NOT directly to the University of Utah College of Pharmacy.

  2. Equivalency of pre-professional courses completed at colleges or universities outside the state of Utah must be evaluated by the College of Pharmacy Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Office before January 5, 2010. Submit complete course descriptions from the institution's general catalog, along with a request to evaluate for equivalency, to the College of Pharmacy prior to January 5, 2010.  Courses accepted by the University of Utah are not automatically accepted by the College of Pharmacy in fulfillment of pharmacy pre-requisites.

    Submissions may be sent via email:


    PharmD.Admissions@pharm.utah.edu


    or postal mail:


    University of Utah
    College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee
    30 South 2000 East 201 Skaggs Hall
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

  3. An applicant whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the test scores to the College of Pharmacy. TOEFL  test must be provided with a score of 61 or better and 25 or better on the speaking component, to be considered.  For information concerning this examination, contact the University of Utah Testing Center, 498 Student Services Building, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 (801) 581-8744.

  4. Your online PharmCAS application must be completed and submitted by January 5, 2009. Completed online applications will be accepted anytime after September 1, 2008. The applicant is solely responsible for completing all aspects of the online application and submitting all additional documents. Requests for delinquent sections will not be made by the Admissions Office. Online applications not submitted to PharmCAS by January 5, 2009 will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.  Decisions regarding final selections will be made before April 1, 2009.

  5. No more than three (3) of the pre-pharmacy required courses may be outstanding, or in progress, at the application deadline, January 5, 2009. Additional grades for course work completed after submission of your application are important to ensure that your application accurately reflects your current, complete academic record. It is the applicant's responsibility to update his/her information through PharmCAS.  This includes (1) providing supplementary transcripts for courses completed after the initial submission of the application; (2) notifying of changes in name, address, email, or telephone number; and, (3) providing supplementary material that may affect your qualifications for admission into the professional program or as requested by the Admissions Committee.

  6. Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program is highly selective and competitive. Although preference is given to Utah residents, applications from highly qualified out of state students are highly encouraged and welcomed.

  7. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in the pre-pharmacy required courses listed above is necessary to be considered for admission.  Historically, the average pre-professional grade point of those accepted has been 3.5.  If the applicant has repeated one or more prerequisite courses, the admissions committee will consider only the second grade (regardless of the number of times the course is retaken).  A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is also required for admission.

    Selection of applicants is based on the pre-professional grade point average, the Admissions Committee's assessment of the candidate's personal essay, sustained community service, demonstrated sustained leadership ability, pharmacy/healthcare experience, patient exposure, and PCAT scores. A personal interview will be scheduled by the Committee to further assess those factors as well as communications skills, maturity and career goals.

  8. Applicants who have not completed the pre-professional requirements listed above, may be conditionally accepted into the Professional Program if current registration indicates completion of the courses (maximum of 3) will be accomplished by July 1. A grade of C or better must be achieved for all pre-professional requirements that are outstanding at the time that a conditional acceptance is made. Such acceptances become final when all prerequisites for admission have been satisfied. Failure to do so will result in the offer of acceptance being rescinded.

  9. A separate application directly to the University of Utah Graduate School is required, for an additional fee. The Graduate School Application can be found through this link, and must be submitted by January 5, 2010. Questions regarding your Graduate School application should be directed to Graduate School Admissions.

  10. Following notification of acceptance, applicants are required to submit a $1,500 deposit within 15 days from date of the notification. The deposit is nonrefundable, but is applied toward the applicant's fall semester tuition, in the PharmD program solely.

  11. At the time an applicant is notified of their acceptance (or conditional acceptance) into the program, they will be required to complete a criminal background check through Verified Credentials. Instructions will be provided.  The cost of the background check is $49.00 payable at the time of request.  The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran are also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies.

 
For questions regarding Admission or Applications please contact Sarah Lindsey at (801) 581-5384 in the College of Pharmacy Admissions Office or send email to: PharmD.Admissions@pharm.utah.edu. Thank you for your interest in the University of Utah College of Pharmacy.