Contact Information
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The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - To Advance Health and Transform Communities

Institution Address:
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Street 1: College of Pharmacy
Street 2: 7 Greenhouse Road
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City: Kingston
State: Rhode Island
Zip: 02881
Country: United States

Program Location:: Rhode Island
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Denise Gorenski
  Title: Assistant Dean
  Office: Office of Student and Academic Affairs
  Phone (Work): 401-874-5842
  Email: deniseg@uri.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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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:: $65
Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.: June 01, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
We strongly encourage applicants to apply and submit supporting materials by March 15 to allow sufficient time for interviews. The official application deadline is June 1 (with final materials due by June 15).


Priority Application Deadline:
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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

Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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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:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: Direct Admissions 6 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 103
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd-mba/doctor-of-pharmacy-master-of-business-administration-curriculum/
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd-ms/

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The PharmD program at the University of Rhode Island is a 0/6 program. While most students come from high school, we have a limited number of transfer students into the P1 year. The curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average score over the past five years is above 90 percentage for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 96% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey. For the class of 2024, over 50% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship training program. Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-eight percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again. For more information, please visit our web page: http://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.7
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 42
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 29
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 0
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II

Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Introductory Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Prinicples of Biology I
Principles of Biology Lab I
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry Lecture I and II
General Chemistry Lab I and Lab II
Organic Chemistry Lecture I and II
Organic Chemistry Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 16
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communication Fundamentals I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Introduction to Research Writing
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Ethics
Course Title: Ethics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Introductory Medical Microbiology
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Introductory Biostatistics
Semester Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
By the end of the spring semester prior to the start of the Fall P1 year.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

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Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Usually no, though many institutions incorporated P/F with COVID-19 considerations. 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
The college of pharmacy requires high school work as described in the following link: https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd/admission/

Students who transfer to the program must meet the criteria listed below. External admissions into P1 year are only accepted on an "as space available" basis.  
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd/admission/

The College requires students to complete the general education requirements of the University prior to graduation.

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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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

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: Yes
If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:: ACT, SAT

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Professor (Science): CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
For admission directly out of high school to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area.  These letters of recommendation should comment on your personal motivation, initiative and interpersonal skills.  

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
If you are an international transfer student, your transcripts of university studies must be formally evaluated by any NACES certified agency. Please visit NACES.org for a list of approved credit evaluators. Please request a course-by-course evaluation and have an official report sent directly to URI. For International applicants, please visit the following website for more detailed information: http://web.uri.edu/admission/international-admission-requirements/ .  

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: :
All international applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 125
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 100
IELTS: minimum score of 7.0
Cambridge English: Advanced: 185-190
Pearson Test of English: 68
Eiken Test of English: Completion of Grade 1

https://web.uri.edu/admission/international/

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
For students admitted to the PharmD program through direct entry from high school, students must complete a formal interview during the second semester of the sophomore year.  The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students' verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care.  Transfer applicants must complete an interview.

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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::
Enrollment and housing deposits are due by May 1st. Deposits are fully refundable prior to May 1st, but not refundable after May 1st. For students transferring to the university, the deadline is July 31st. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-09-04
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Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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