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Submission Number: 4173
Submission ID: 121
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Created: Sat, 08/31/2019 - 05:51
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Institution Name North Dakota State University
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name North Dakota St U
Banner Image: NDSU.banner2.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 1401 Albrecht Blvd
Street 2 Dept 2650
Street 3
City Fargo
State North Dakota
Zip 58102
Country United States
Program Location: North Dakota
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Michael Kelsch, PharmD, BCPS
    Title: Senior Associate Dean for Pharmacy / Professor
    Office: Sudro Hall room 123
    Phone (Work): 701-231-7601
    Extension: 1-7601
    Email: michael.kelsch@ndsu.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Application fee for PharmD (first professional) program for non-PharmCAS schools only: $150
Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only. November 01, 2023
Final Application Deadline Description: International and transfer students are encouraged to submit applications early to ensure all materials arrive by the November 1st deadline.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Academic Term Type: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 2 - 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: Early assurance , Other
If Other, please briefly describe: Our program also offers Post-Baccalaureate Admissions & Pharmacy Technician to PharmD Pathways for qualified candidates. Go to: https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/ for more information.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 56
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 85
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 85
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 31
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Curriculum: We offer several pathways in which one can meet our admission requirements and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Two pathways - the Early Admissions Pathway and Traditional Pathway - are for students who do not hold a bachelor degree in a health or STEM-related field. Two other pathways - the Post-Baccalaureate Pathway and Pharmacy Technician Pathway - are designed for those who already hold a bachelor degree in a health or STEM-related (most notably in the chemical, biological, or physical sciences) field.

For the Early Admissions Pathway and the Traditional Pathway, our pre-professional curriculum requires the completion of 81 hours of coursework. Some students can complete this work in two years, while other students may take three years. In what follows, we will refer to a two year pre-pharmacy curriculum with the possibility of a three year track implied where necessary. In the first two years of the curriculum (prepharmacy), emphasis is placed on chemical, biological, administrative, behavioral or social sciences, and humanities needed for the four-year professional pharmacy curriculum. The third, fourth and fifth years provide the students with the professional educational background necessary for the sixth year of clinical rotations. In addition to general adult medicine, students may pursue rotations in specialized areas of interest such as pediatrics, oncology, infectious disease, cardiology, ambulatory care, critical care, rural health, and managed care.

Applicants who hold a bachelor degree in a health-related, biological, physical, or chemical sciences field may apply through our Post-Baccalaureate Pathway. The Pharmacy Technician Pathway is an adaptation of this pathway, but tailored to individuals working as pharmacy technicians. Pathway requirements are substantially streamlined, and applicants are evaluated on an individual basis.

For more information: https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 78
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 47
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Other CHP 190 Critical Thinking & Academic Success 3
English Composition / Writing ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
English Composition / Writing ENGL 120 College Composition II * 3
English Composition / Writing Upper Level English - ENGL 324 Writing in the Sciences or ENGL 325 Writing in the Health Professions 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking * 3
Math MATH 146 Applied Calculus I * 4
Physics PHYS 211 College Physics I 3
Economics ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics * 3
Statistics STAT 330 Introductory Statistics * 3
Biology/Biological Science BIOL 150 General Biology I * 3
Biology/Biological Science BIOL 150L General Biology I Lab * 1
Biology/Biological Science BIOL 151 General Biology II * 3
Biology/Biological Science BIOL 151L General Biology II Lab * 1
Anatomy & Physiology BIOL 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I * 3
Anatomy & Physiology BIOL 220L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab * 1
Anatomy & Physiology BIOL 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3
Anatomy & Physiology BIOL 221L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1
Microbiology MICR 350 General Microbiology * 3
Microbiology MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab * 2
Chemistry CHEM 121 General Chemistry I * 3
Chemistry CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Chemistry CHEM 122 General Chemistry II * 3
Chemistry CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Lab 1
Chemistry CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I * 3
Chemistry CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Chemistry CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II 3
Biochemistry BIOC 460 Biochemistry I 3
Biochemistry BIOC 461 Biochemistry II 3
Humanities Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 6
Other Wellness Elective 2
Social/Behavioral Science Social & Behavior Science Elective 3
Other Cultural Diversity Elective 3
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? For students who are applying through the Early Admissions Pathway and the Traditional Pathway, all core courses MUST be completed by the end of the fall semester in which students are applying to the pharmacy program. ALL remaining courses must be completed the last spring semester pre-requisite courses are taken.

Post-Baccalaureate Pathway applicants who have completed a bachelor degree by the end of the spring semester in which they have applied will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: * Denotes core courses used in admission GPA. All required Courses MUST be Completed with at Least a Grade of "C" In order to apply for the professional program.
For information on equivalents to NDSU courses go to https://tes.collegesource.com/publicview/TES_publicview01.aspx?rid=5d038207-fb86-4259-8655-c0d69965378d&aid=5c0de629-4869-42d0-90c2-0982a58e9616

Information on all required coursework for each admissions pathway can be found here: https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/ .
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/traditional_pathway/pre_pharmacy_curriculum/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: Students will need to fill out a general admission application (transfer undergraduate) and send transcripts to the general admissions office. Once this is completed, they will fill out an application for the School of Pharmacy online and submit this along with a $150 application fee.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: N/A
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. Yes
If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: We require the HRST upon accepting invite to Interview.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? No
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Evaluations (letters of reference) are NOT required by our institution. They will not be reviewed if submitted.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements: Preference is given to students who complete some or all prerequisite coursework at North Dakota State University or another college or university in the North Dakota University System.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary: In addition, NDSU must receive an official evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (i.e. WES or ECE). You will need to apply initially through the International Office of Students Services and submit your evaluation to them. Once, this is completed you will fill out the School of Pharmacy application online and submit with a $150 application fee.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: Send TOEFL scores directly to NDSU. The TOEFL may be required for admission to university as a whole, not specifically or exclusively the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program. You will need to apply initially through the International Office of Students Services and submit your evaluation to them. Once, this is completed you will fill out the School of Pharmacy application online and submit with a $150 application fee. NDSU must receive an official evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (i.e. WES or ECE).
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes, but only if the campus is closed to visitors
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: An interview on campus is part of the evaluation process for students who receive final consideration for admission. An online interview option will be available in cases when the campus is closed to visitors.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: Once you matriculate into the P1 cohort, your $500 deposit will goes towards the first semester fall tuition.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-19
Additional details for accepted applicants:
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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