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The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy is pleased to offer an online pathway towards the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) in Fall 2024, with full accreditation by Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE). We are accepting applications through June 2, 2025. 

Findlay graduates have performed at or above the national average on the first attempt of the NAPLEX for the past five years and have exceeded the national average on the MPJE.

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Street 1: 1000 N. Main Street
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City: Findlay
State: Ohio
Zip: 45840
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Angela Frobes
  Title: Enrollment Advisor
  Office: College of Pharmacy/Admissions
  Phone (Work): 419-581-2247
  Email: angela.frobes@pharmdonline.findlay.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/
- https://pharmdonline.findlay.edu/

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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? : None

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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?: 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? : 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? : 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. : 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? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Online or distance-learning-based programs 

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 19
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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/MSHI  or MHIIM (Health Informatics)

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: :
​At the University of Findlay,  we offer our students outstanding opportunities to get the most out of their time at UF by simultaneously pursuing a second degree in either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI). ​​Please visit the following websites to learn more about each of our dual degree opportunities.
https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-mba
https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-health-informatics

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The University of Findlay’s Distance Doctor of Pharmacy (Distance PharmD) provides a unique opportunity to achieve your doctoral degree in a distance format in just four years. This innovatively designed program blends the convenience of online didactic coursework (synchronous and asynchronous) with three week-long campus immersions and experiential learning in your community. Students from all states except CO and Puerto Rico are welcome to apply to Findlay’s Distance PharmD program

Experiential Learning
During the program's first three years, you will complete 300 hours (100 each year) of supervised and structured training in a clinical setting with a licensed pharmacist. These guided experiences follow standard U.S. practice models and help you gain confidence while building practical pharmaceutical and patient-focused communication skills. 

You will complete at least 1,440 hours of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) in the program's final year. An assigned preceptor directs these experiences at a designated site near you. A minimum of 160 hours must be completed in each of the required APPE areas, including community practice, ambulatory patient care, hospital/health system pharmacy, and inpatient general medicine. The remaining hours include specialty and elective areas.

Integrated Support Services
We support our distance students from enrollment through graduation, including assistance in securing experiential learning sites and preceptors near you.

Notable Academic Quality
The University of Findlay and the College of Pharmacy are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and other esteemed organizations (https://newsroom.findlay.edu/findlay-ranked-in-u-s-news-best-national-universities-for-16th-year/). (https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/Shared%20Documents/Quality%20Indicators%20Aug%2022.pdf).

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
The minimum recommended cumulative GPA from all institutions of higher education attended is 3.0, however, applicants with less than 3.0 may still be considered for acceptance into the program following a holistic admissions review process.  

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 66
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 39
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 0
Total number of basic science 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: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Cell & Molecular Biology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Labs 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I & II with Labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: College Writing
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: General Education (CORE+) Courses*
(6 courses at 3 semester hours each)
*Only necessary if applicant does not hold a Bachelor's degree.
Semester Hours (Min): 21

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Course requirements must be completed prior to August 15, 2025 unless an exception is made by the College of Pharmacy.
*Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree will not be required to complete the University of Findlay’s general education (CORE+) coursework.


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

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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::
Consideration will be given for courses listed as pass/fail, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Applicants must have a "C" or better in each required prerequisite course for which a grade was awarded.  

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmdonline.findlay.edu/programs/online-pharm-d
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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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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?: No

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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.:
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Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Conditionally required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Though not required, letters of recommendation that are submitted may be utilized in a holistic admissions decision-making 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
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
Students from all states except Colorado and Puerto Rico are welcome to apply to Findlay’s Distance PharmD program

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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, 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 a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
The University of Findlay only accepts evaluations from WES and English translation is required.

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: :
Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet all other admissions criteria and must also have a verified: IELTS of 7.5 composite score with all bands at 7 or above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admission Standards.

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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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Offers to interview are based on completed applications, transcripts & test scores. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Students will interview one-on-one, with a member of College of Pharmacy staff and be asked to write a short essay.  Each interview will be approximately 60 minutes in length and is an important part of the admission decision. The essay consists of a response to a prompt provided during the interview and is to be completed electronically. A photo ID may be required.

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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?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Contact your advisor for more information on your deposit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants::
The Academic Calendar can be found at the following address:
https://findlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/academic-calendar/

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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