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University of Utah General Catalog 2003-2004
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| See also Pharmacy in
Colleges section of this catalog for admissions and curricular information
for the professional degree in pharmacy. See Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics
and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Pharmacy
Practice elsewhere in this section of the catalog for additional course
descriptions of College of Pharmacy offerings.
Dean, John Mauger, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Jeanette C. Roberts, Ph.D, M.P.U. Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, James Jorgenson, M.S. Associate Dean for Research, Arthur D. Broom, Ph.D. Dean's Office: 201 Skaggs Hall, 581-6731 Student Affairs Office: 203 Skaggs Hall, 581-7503 Pharmacy as a Health Profession. The profession is dynamic with pharmacists assuming expanded and diverse roles in the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Why Choose Pharmacy? Pharmacy is an attractive choice for those interested in more traditional majors such as biology, chemistry, medicine, and nursing. Applications from women and from members of minority groups are encouraged. The College of Pharmacy provides a high quality pharmacy education, and is ranked in the top 20 percent of the more than 80 colleges of pharmacy in the United States. The College of Pharmacy is advantageously located in the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, providing pharmacy students the opportunity to interact with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and students of other health care professions. Requirements for the Major Total Prepharmacy Hours: 51 Prerequired Courses1
1General education, American institutions, and other requirements required for B.S. degree must be completed prior to admission. 2PHYCS 2110 and 2120 also accepted. Professional Degree The professional degrees currently offered by the University of Utah College of Pharmacy is the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.). The University of Utah College of Pharmacy includes four departments: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Pharmacy Practice. Most classroom instruction takes place in L.S. Skaggs Hall, which houses college and departmental offices, classrooms, laboratories, up-to-date computer facilities available for faculty and student use, conference rooms and a 320-seat auditorium equipped as a long-distance learning center. Situated in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the Health Sciences Center overlooks the University of Utah main campus and the Salt Lake valley. Skaggs Hall is located in the Health Sciences Center, which incorporates the University of Utah Hospital, the School of Medicine, the colleges of Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy, as well as the Eccles Health Sciences Library. The College of Pharmacy has well-equipped facilities to train students in all areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and professional practice. State-of-the-art scientific instruments are available for undergraduate and graduate research. Additional adjacent facilities for research and instruction include the Biomedical Polymers Research Building, University Research Park, Poison Control Center, and University Hospital. Clinical clerkships and fellowships or residencies are available in a variety of professional practice settings. The student-faculty ratio in all programs is small, so students receive concentrated, individual attention. The faculty, many of whom are recognized authorities in their areas of specialization, are committed to providing each student with a valuable educational experience. Since the college is located within the Health Sciences Center, pharmacy students can interact on a daily basis with students who are training in the other health professions and sciences. Student professional organizations are active on campus and provide students with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular service and social activities. The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Admission The pharmacy curriculum is divided into a two to three-year pre-professional curriculum and a four-year professional curriculum. Students may be admitted at the pre-professional or first year professional level depending on the extent to which they have satisfied pre-professional requirements. Pre-professional Admission I. Admission to the pre-professional curriculum does not guarantee admission to the professional baccalaureate program. A. High school graduates without previous college work are admitted
as first semester freshmen in pre-pharmacy if they meet the admission requirements
of the University of Utah.
Admission II. Admission is determined by the College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee and is limited to 40-50 students per year. Applicants begin professional courses only in the fall semester of each academic year. A. A transfer student from another institution (with or without a prior degree) must: 1. Apply for admission to the University of Utah through the Graduate Admissions Office, University of Utah, 201 South 1460 East, Rm. 250S, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057. 2. By the first Monday in February, submit the completed University of Utah College of Pharmacy Application for Admission (available from the address below), transcripts of all college work and a nonrefundable check for $75, payable to the College of Pharmacy, Office of Student Affairs, 30 South 2000 East, Rm. 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5820. B. A student currently attending the University of Utah must submit the completed College of Pharmacy Application (available from the address below) for Admission, transcripts of all college work and a nonrefundable check for $75 payable to the College of Pharmacy, Office of Student Affairs, 30 South 2000 East, Rm. 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5820, between December 15 and the first Monday in February. C. A student who has previously attended the University of Utah but is not currently enrolled must apply for readmission through the Graduate Admissions Office, 201 South 1460 East, Rm. 250S, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057. After readmission follow the instruction in B above. D. All students must provide supplementary transcripts to the College of Pharmacy at the address in B above showing grades in courses completed after the application for admission was submitted. If the student is not currently enrolled at the University of Utah, transcripts reflecting completed course work should also be sent to the University of Utah Admissions Office. Notifications of acceptance or denial will be sent as soon as possible, but final selection may not be completed before May. E. Applications from students for whom English is a second language will only be considered if they have received a minimum score of 55 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE-A). Information concerning this examination may be obtained from TSE Services, CN 6157, Princeton, NJ 08641-6157, (609) 771-7026, or University of Utah Testing Center, 201 South 1460 East, Rm. 450S, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057, (801) 581-8744. F. The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is required for all applicants. Information regarding the PCAT may be obtained from any university or college's testing center, the University of Utah Testing Center, 201 South 1460 East, Rm. 450S, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057, (801) 581-8744, or the Psychological Corporation, 555 Academic Court, San Antonio, TX 78204 (800-622-3231). G. The folowing college courses must be completed in order
to be admitted to the Professional Program:
H. Equivalency of pre-professional courses completed at colleges or universities outside the state of Utah must be evaluated by the College of Pharmacy, before December 15. To ensure evaluation by that date, submit pre-professional course information (entire department course descriptions; i.e., all chemistry classes, all biology classes, etc. from the university or college's general catalog) with a letter requesting review for equivalency to the College of Pharmacy prior to December 1. Courses accepted by the University of Utah are not automatically accepted by the College of Pharmacy in fulfillment of pharmacy prerequisites. In addition to the courses listed in G above, students must complete the University's general education, and American Institutions requirements prior to July 1 of the year they apply to the professional program or they will not be considered for admission. The University's diversity and Q-1 requirements are satisfied by core courses taught in the College. Admission is highly selective and competitive. Preference is given to Utah residents, but applications from well qualified out of state students are welcomed and will be given full consideration. I. A minimum cumulative grade point average (including all attempts at taking course) of 2.5 in the pre-pharmacy required courses listed in G above is necessary to be considered for admission. Historically, the average grade point of those accepted is 3.5 or higher. Selection of applicants is based primarily on pre-professional grade point average, the Admissions Committee's assessment of the candidate's statement of purpose and motivation as requested on the application form, and PCAT scores. A personal interview may be scheduled by the committee to further assess those factors as well as communication skills, maturity, and career goals. J. Applicants who have not completed the pre-professional requirements listed above, may be conditionally accepted if current registration and past performance indicates a high probability that all requirements will be satisfactorily completed by July 1. 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. K. Following notification of acceptance, applicants are required
to submit a $500 deposit within a specified time (about 15 days from date
of notification). The deposit is nonrefundable, but it is applied toward
the applicant's fall semester tuition.
Pharmacy Licensure Currently, to become a registered pharmacist in Utah, a student must graduate with a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited school or college of pharmacy, complete 1,500 hours of internship, and pass the North American Pharmacy Licensing Exam (NAPLEX) and Federal and State law examinations. The pass rate for University of Utah graduates taking these exams for the first time is close to 100%. Pharm.D. Curriculum and Requirements Pre-Professional/Pre-Requisite Curriculum BIOL 2315, Anatomy
Doctor of Pharmacy Professional Curriculum First Year-Fall MDCH 5110, Physiol Chem I
First Year-Spring MDCH 5120, Physiol Chem II
Second Year-Fall MDCH 5210, Med Chem I
Second Year-Spring MDCH 5220, Med Chem II
Third Year-Fall PHPRC 7123, Pharm Man
Third Year-Spring PHPRC 7321, Intro Clerkships
Fourth Year (Clerkships) Community Practice Clerkship
Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid:
College of Pharmacy Scholarships
Emergency Loan Program
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