Contact Information
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Street 1: 4600 Sunset Avenue
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City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Zip: 46208 
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Emily Robison 
  Title: Transfer Admission Counselor 
  Office: Office of Admission 
  Phone (Work): 888-940-8100
  Email: erobison@butler.edu
- Name: Beth Goodman
  Title: Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions
  Office: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  Phone (Work): 317-940-8268
  Email: bgoodman1@butler.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.butler.edu
- http://www.butler.edu/cophs
- https://online.butler.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/

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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?: April 1, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : November 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
External students who meet the following criteria, will be invited to complete a writing prompt and an interview. These candidates, if accepted by the Pharmacy Admissions Committee, will be offered early admission into the professional pharmacy program in December of the year prior to the start of the academic year. Preference is given to students who meet the following criteria:
*3.0 cumulative and math/science pre-requisite GPA
*No more than 3 outstanding prerequisites
*A previous degree


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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 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: Not applicable
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
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? : 4 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: 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. : No

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:: 22
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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? : No

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: :
Butler University does offer dual degrees in our campus-based pathway and students are encouraged to explore those options with their academic advisor if they are of interest to the individual student, but at this time, those dual degree programs are not available to the online distance pathway student.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Butler is a private, comprehensive university with over 5,000 full-time students.  Four of our six colleges offer high quality, graduate-level, distance education combining exceptional learning with real life experiences to enhance graduate outcomes. The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences currently houses two of those programs! 

Since 1904, we’ve been creating highly qualified pharmacy practitioners by leveraging a liberal arts perspective to develop life-long learners serving as dedicated health professionals and community leaders. The current curriculum prepares students for practice in all professional environments including novel pharmacy settings. Our faculty and nation-wide alumni network are here to support students through the process of discernment and development as they navigate the varied list of opportunities currently available to pharmacists. Butler faculty are passionate about teaching and working with our students to enhance the student’s skill set while also serving their local community. 

Butler graduates consistently achieve a NAPLEX pass rate well above the national average. Our 3-year aggregate pass rate is 92% compared to 80% nationally (2021-2023).  Approximately 50% of our graduates go directly into the workforce with a 96% job placement rate (Class of 2022). On average, 41% of Butler graduates pursue non-clinical fellowships, clinical residency programs and even PhD programs! For those pursuing post-graduate clinical residency programs, Butler's PGY1 match rate was 82% in 2021 compared to 77% nationally.

We believe in the importance of learning by doing which is why our program requires three immersion experiences on our Indianapolis campus allowing distance-based students to apply their knowledge, perfect their skills, and have the opportunity to be physically part of our community.  This is in addition to the variety of required practice experiences; 2 introductory and 10 in advanced practice, at excellent sites nationwide.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: ~3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: ~2.8
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
While preference is given to students with the stated high level of academic performance, we believe in looking at students holistically in our admission process reviewing each applicant individually.  There is more to preparing tomorrow's healthcare leaders both locally and globally than can sometimes be predicted by prerequisite or cumulative GPAs.  Every suitable candidate, regardless of background, merits an individual review by faculty, many of whom maintain active practice sites and understand what patient's need in a provider first-hand. Therefore, we also look for positive academic trends in a student's record as a way to be assured that admitted students can be successful and thrive in our program.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 0
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 30
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Each qualified applicant in PharmCAS is reviewed for completion of foundational math and science prerequisites at the appropriate academic level allowing for slight modifications in the number of credit hours as appropriate based on offerings at the undergraduate institution.   

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 1 with lab 
[Equivalent to CH105 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 2 with lab
[Equivalent to CH106 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1 with lab
[Equivalent to CH351 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 2 with lab
[Equivalent to CH352 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology 1 (with or without lab) 
[Equivalent to PX326 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology 2 (with or without lab) 
[Equivalent to PX327 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Introduction to Cell Biology (with or without lab) 
[Equivalent to BI105 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Principles of Pathogenic Microbiology with lab
[Equivalent to BI325 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus & Analytical Geometry 
[Equivalent to MA106 at Butler University]
Semester Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisite courses MUST be completed prior to the August start of the PharmD Program. Any conditional admission into Butler's PharmD Program will be revoked if pre-requisites are not completed on time. Admission preference may be given to candidates who have completed all prerequisite coursework at the time of application or if have indicated in their PharmCAS applications planned current/future semesters when any remaining pre-requisites will be completed.

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
All prerequisite courses must be approved for transfer into Butler University by the Office of Registration and Records. Criteria include that they are taken at a regionally accredited institution, are 100 level or higher, and the candidate earned a C- or higher in order to be eligible for transfer into Butler University. More information can be found at https://www.butler.edu/admission-aid/transfer/course-equivalencies/

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::
Butler University is taking special care in individually reviewing transcripts to ensure transfer students are not penalized by their inability to earn letter grades for academic classes during the COVID-19 pandemic and will take into account the current institution’s COVID-19 grading policies. Transcripts will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Students entering Butler's online distance pathway are required to have Bachelors degree prior to admission into the PharmD Program to demonstrate a level of college-readiness and maturity to be successful in this environment.    

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.butler.edu/pharmacy-health/doctor-of-pharmacy/admission-information/
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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

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
Butler University strongly recommends candidates take advantage of Academic Update windows within PharmCAS to update transcripts and academic information upon conclusion of any fall or spring semesters completed after your application is submitted. Any transcripts for summer terms just prior to the program start or transcripts not submitted through PharmCAS must be sent to the Butler University Office of Admission at 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

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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

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
Pharmacy is a rigorous course of study and the more informed students are about the profession prior to beginning their academic work, the more likely they will be successful.  However, Butler recognizes the challenges, especially during the pandemic, of gaining access to practice sites. We still recommend students do what they can through websites like PharmacyForMe.org and interviews with practicing pharmacists even if outside their practice site.


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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: No

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Friend: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Math): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
While Butler would prefer to have letters written on an applicant's behalf by single individuals who knew them well enough to comment, we understand there may be situations where applicants may want to provide documentation from an academic committee.  We will review those letters.

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

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
While Butler University does not require letters of recommendation, if a candidate chooses to provide these evaluations from the listed recommended sources, the Pharmacy Admissions Committee will review them as part of the application review process.

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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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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
International college transcripts must be reviewed by World Education Services (WES) and the WES evaluation report must be submitted to PharmCAS. If a student is using Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) instead of WES, Butler will accept those evaluations but they must be sent directly to Butler as PharmCAS will not accept them.  Please contact us with additional questions related to foreign coursework.

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 Scores must be 79 internet-based or 550 paper-based assessments.  Butler's TOEFL school code is 1073.

A Duolingo score of 100 will also meet Butler's requirements.

For the International English Language Training System (IELTS): A score of 6.0 meets Butler’s requirements.

For additional information, see https://www.butler.edu/admission/english-proficiency-requirements 

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

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Interviews
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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::
As recommended by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Butler University requires an interview for admission into the Pharmacy Program. The admissions criteria extend beyond academic minimums and include a measurement of these important attributes: verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the profession, commitment to patient care and professionalism. Other activities planned around the interview will include completion of a 30-minute proctored writing exercise.  The Pharmacy Admission Committee reserves to right to request candidates complete other interview-associated assignments as applicable to allow the candidate to demonstration appropriate skills that the Committee can use in their deliberation.

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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?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: Yes
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Students admitted to Butler's PharmD Program must submit a $500 deposit within two weeks of their admission notification to hold their place in the class.  This is refundable until May 1st prior to the August start for our Program.  If an admitted student is granted a deferral to the following admission cycle, the deposit, unless previously refunded, will be applied to the following cycle.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-27
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Students entering Butler's PharmD Program will be required to complete an orientation program prior to the start of the professional program.  This typically occurs 1-2 days prior to the start of classes for live events.  Online components will also be required and will be available up to 1 month prior to the start of classes.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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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
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