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Submission Number: 4071
Submission ID: 19
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Created: Thu, 09/05/2019 - 19:36
Completed: Thu, 05/30/2024 - 17:25
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Institution Name Husson University
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name Husson U
Banner Image: Husson new campus photo.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 1 College Circle
Street 2
Street 3
City Bangor
State Maine
Zip 04401
Country United States
Program Location: Maine
Admissions Office Contact(s):
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? June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
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: None
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?  4 years
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Preferred
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe: An undergraduate degree is not required for admission to the Pharm.D. program; however, students must possess the following prerequisite coursework (prerequisite coursework must have a 2.75 GPA or higher):
- Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
- General Biology with labs (8 credits)
- Anatomy & Physiology with labs (8 credits)
- Calculus with Applications (4 credits)
- Probability & Statistics (3 credits)
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 29
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 35
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 35
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
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)
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: We also offer a BS Health Sciences PharmD dual-degree track within 6 years.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Husson was founded in 1898 and in October of 2009 became Husson University in recognition of its status as a professional doctoral degree granting institution. The 200-acre campus is located in Bangor, Maine, with a total enrollment of 3600 students. The College of Health and Pharmacy has expanded its health care offerings to also include graduate programs in pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. The 145-credit, four-year professional pharmacy program includes introductory and advanced practice experiences beginning as early as the first professional year. Our mission is to "educate and mentor current and future pharmacists in collaborative and supportive environments that promote student success and patient-centered care."
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Math & Science GPA of 2.75 or better.
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: 40
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)
Chemistry General Chemistry I with Lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry II with Lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I with Lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II with Lab 4 6
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab 4 6
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab 4 6
Math Calculus 3 4.5
Statistics Statistics 3 4.5
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?
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: 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
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
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? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: GRE, MCAT
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? No Answer
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? No answer
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
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, 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:
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: TOEFL iBT - minimum score of 80 (iBT) or 537 (paper-based test).
TOEFL Essentials- minimum score of 8.
IELTS- minimum score 6.5.
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)- minimum score of 50.
DET (Duolingo English Test)- minimum score of 105.
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.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Students are invited for interviews based on their math/science GPA. Interviews are conducted in the morning and afternoon and consist of an orientation, a 20 minute case discussion, a 20 minute timed writing on a question related to the case study and a 30 minute interview with a faculty member from the School of Pharmacy.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
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: A deposit of $750 is required and it will be applied to the first semester's tuition upon enrollment.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-09-02
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? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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