LOWER TUITION
Tuition has been significantly lowered for both resident and non-resident students!
Tuition has been significantly lowered for both resident and non-resident students!
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Submission Number: 4067
Submission ID: 15
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Created: Wed, 08/28/2019 - 17:43
Completed: Wed, 06/14/2023 - 22:55
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LOWER TUITION
Tuition has been significantly lowered for both resident and non-resident students!
Tuition has been significantly lowered for both resident and non-resident students!
Box 70414
Johnson City
Tennessee
37614
United States
Tennessee
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Name: Sarah Hardin
Title: Enrollment Services Coordinator
Office: ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Admissions Office
Phone (Work): 423-439-6300
Email: pharmacy@etsu.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 3, 2024
Applicants must submit application to PharmCAS by this date. Application and supporting documents (e.g., letters of reference) must be received no later than June 30 to ensure consideration of application for fall 2024 admission.
November 1, 2023
Applicants applying by Priority Deadline have opportunity to earn a Dean’s Scholarship worth up to $20,000.
This is an academic merit scholarships with preference given to Tennessee residents and residents of the southern Appalachian region. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis as funds allow.
This is an academic merit scholarships with preference given to Tennessee residents and residents of the southern Appalachian region. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis as funds allow.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes
Last Entering Class
42
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies degree completion option for students entering without a prior bachelor's degree
No
Yes
Program Description
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of northeast Tennessee, ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has grown quickly into a nationally recognized program since its founding in 2005, and our excellence continues. Gatton’s exceptional learning environment and quality educational experience enables students to achieve their professional goals and change lives.
TAILOR YOUR TRAINING
Our PharmD program allows you to explore a variety of pharmacy career options and tailor your studies to your dream path with dual degree options in PharmD/MBA or PharmD/MPH, research track, residency prep track and community pharmacy innovation learning experiences.
MAKE AN IMPACT
With over 100 opportunities for student leadership in our national award-winning organizations and professional fraternities, it’s easy to get involved and make a difference in local rural communities or across the world through our global experience opportunities.
FIND A COMMUNITY
At other schools, you might call those around you classmates or faculty. At Gatton, they are part of a tight-knit community with the shared goal of helping you succeed. Outside of school Johnson City has a lot to offer, from a bustling downtown to nearby Smoky Mountains; Asheville, North Carolina; and a variety of world-class outdoor activities.
CHANGE THE WORLD
Opportunity awaits! Pharmacy careers increased 18% in 2021, according to the "Pharmacy Demand Report" from the Pharmacy Workforce Center, Inc. and fewer graduates are projected nationwide through 2025.
TAILOR YOUR TRAINING
Our PharmD program allows you to explore a variety of pharmacy career options and tailor your studies to your dream path with dual degree options in PharmD/MBA or PharmD/MPH, research track, residency prep track and community pharmacy innovation learning experiences.
MAKE AN IMPACT
With over 100 opportunities for student leadership in our national award-winning organizations and professional fraternities, it’s easy to get involved and make a difference in local rural communities or across the world through our global experience opportunities.
FIND A COMMUNITY
At other schools, you might call those around you classmates or faculty. At Gatton, they are part of a tight-knit community with the shared goal of helping you succeed. Outside of school Johnson City has a lot to offer, from a bustling downtown to nearby Smoky Mountains; Asheville, North Carolina; and a variety of world-class outdoor activities.
CHANGE THE WORLD
Opportunity awaits! Pharmacy careers increased 18% in 2021, according to the "Pharmacy Demand Report" from the Pharmacy Workforce Center, Inc. and fewer graduates are projected nationwide through 2025.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
Gatton College of Pharmacy does not have a minimum GPA requirement; the Admissions Committee considers an applicant's entire file. However, applicants are more likely to be competitive for admission with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above and a science GPA of 2.7 or above.
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32
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Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
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Biology/Biological Science | General Biology and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
Microbiology | Microbiology and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
Physiology | Human Physiology (Two semesters of combined Anatomy/Physiology may be taken in lieu of Human Physiology) |
4 | |
Chemistry | General Chemistry I and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
Chemistry | General Chemistry II and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II and Lab (Course must count toward a degree) |
4 | |
Science/Math Elective(s) | Must be a science course (Recommendations include biochemistry, genetics, immunology, physics) |
3 | |
Math | Calculus (Examples: Analytical Geometry and Differential Calculus, Calculus 1, Basic Calculus, etc.) |
3 | |
Statistics | Statistics (Examples: Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Statistics, etc.) |
3 | |
English Composition / Writing | *Any writing-intensive course in the English area is acceptable. | 3 | |
English Composition / Writing | *Any writing-intensive course in the English area is acceptable; may substitute an additional communication class | 3 | |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | *Oral Communication (Examples: Speech, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, etc.) |
3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science | *Consult college website if interested in BS degree completion program | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science | *Consult college website if interested in BS degree completion program | 3 | |
Humanities | *Consult college website if interested in BS degree completion program | 3 | |
General Elective(s) | *Consult website if interested in BS degree completion program, else science courses recommended | 3 | |
General Elective(s) | *Consult website if interested in BS degree completion program, else science courses recommended | 3 |
Fall semester typically starts early August so applicants are expected to have completed all math and science prerequisites by the end of the spring 2023 term. With permission, summer coursework may be allowed; however, all courses must be completed prior to August 2023.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
*Applicants who have or will have earned a baccalaureate degree by the end of the spring 2024 term are considered to have met the general education requirements and only the math and science prerequisites are required.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and prior to enrollment. Applicants who are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application should note these on their PharmCAS application as in progress or planned courses. Applicants whose prerequisite coursework is more than 7 years old may wish to consider repeating the basic science courses.
Prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent authority in a foreign country.
Students entering without a bachelor's degree are encouraged to visit the college's website (www.etsu.edu/pharmacy/academic_programs/bs_in_pharmacy_studies.php) for information about the BS degree completion option.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and prior to enrollment. Applicants who are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application should note these on their PharmCAS application as in progress or planned courses. Applicants whose prerequisite coursework is more than 7 years old may wish to consider repeating the basic science courses.
Prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent authority in a foreign country.
Students entering without a bachelor's degree are encouraged to visit the college's website (www.etsu.edu/pharmacy/academic_programs/bs_in_pharmacy_studies.php) for information about the BS degree completion option.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Applicants with work experience in a pharmacy or with significant shadowing experience are encouraged to have the supervising pharmacist submit a letter of reference.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Recommended but not required
No
Accepted
Varies
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Yes
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following to certify English language proficiency: (1) Proof of degree from an accredited US institution OR (2) TOEFL score of at least 79 on the internet-based examination or 550 on the paper-based examination; or IELTS score of at least 6.5; PTE Academic score of 53 or higher or Duolingo score of 115 or higher; or successful completion of an ELS program at the highest level.
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
An interview is required and is by invitation only. The interview day typically consists of a half day of activities including two individual interviews with a member of the Admissions Committee.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Candidates accepted to the program are required to submit a $200 non-refundable class reservation deposit, which is credited to your first-semester tuition.
2024-08-05
The fall semester 2023 semester is expected to begin on August 5, 2024 but is subject to change.
Yes
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes