Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: 220 Ferris Drive









Street 2: College of Pharmacy









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City: Big Rapids 









State: Michigan









Zip: 49307









Country: United States













Program Location:: Michigan









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Office: College of Pharmacy 
  Phone (Work): (231) 679-9950
  Email: Rxadmissions@ferris.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://www.ferris.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?: June 2, 2025









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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 1, 2024









Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
 $3,000 Priority Scholarship will be awarded to all qualified applicants who complete all application items by October 1. Your interview may occur after October 1.














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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?: Yes









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?: 4 years













Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes













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













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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 78









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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/MPH (Public Health)













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: :
Interested pharmacy students can apply for the MBA or MPH during their first year in pharmacy school.  Both the MBA and MPH are offered online with some courses in the pharmacy curriculum meeting course requirements for the MBA or MPH.  Students enrolled in the MBA or MPH typically take courses online in the summer.










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Program Description
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Program Description:
The College of Pharmacy has been recognized as an accredited institution by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy since 1893 and is the principle source of pharmacy practitioners for the State of Michigan. The College of Pharmacy has maintained ACPE full accreditation since 1939.  Complete information on the pharmacy program can be found on our website at: https://www.ferris.edu/pharmacy/











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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A









Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A









Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Successful applicants generally have a greater than 2.5 GPA










Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 63









Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 35









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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 1 with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 2 with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 1 with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 2 with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (Course sequence should be biology major or pre health professional.  We may disqualify anatomy and physiology sequences determined to be introductory in nature.)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (Course sequence should be biology major or pre health professional.  We may disqualify anatomy and physiology sequences determined to be introductory in nature.)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus for the Life Sciences or Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics or Statistics for the Life Sciences 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition 1 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition 2
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Interpersonal Communication or Principles of Public Speaking
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology or Introductory Sociology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Cultural Enrichment ( e.g. Architecture, Art, Art History, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Literature, Music, Theater, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Cultural Enrichment ( e.g. Architecture, Art, Art History, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Literature, Music, Theater, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Cultural Enrichment ( e.g. Architecture, Art, Art History, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Literature, Music, Theater, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy)

Semester Hours (Min): 3










When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Prior to the first day of classes, Fall 2025.










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::
Online college level courses must be taken from an accredited institution.










Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
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










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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All applicants must meet course requirements as outlined on our webpage at
https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/pharmacy/curriculum/Pre-Pharmacy-Curriculum-2011-Applicant.htm 

For all information on Admissions go to
https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/pharmacy/admissions/homepage.htm










Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.ferris.edu/pharmacy/admissions/guides/homepage.htm









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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?: No













Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No













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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.: No













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: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED










Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted









Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No













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













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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









Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
The College of Pharmacy has a single tuition rate for all students including out of state and international students. In-state, out-of-state and international students all pay the same tuition rate.










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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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)









Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 









Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Our program only accepts evaluations from WES.
For more information visit:  https://www.wes.org/










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: :
For more information visit:  https://www.ferris.edu/international/admissions/englishpolicies.htm
Form more information visit:  https://www.ferris.edu/international/admissions/index.htm










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?: Yes









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













Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers









Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes









Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Interviews may be offered in person on the Big Rapids/Grand Rapids campus or virtual.  












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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: No













Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-25









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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?: No









Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No









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