Contact Information
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The PCAT is not required for admission to PCSP.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Street 2: 307 North Broad Street
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City: Clinton
State: South Carolina
Zip: 29325
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Josh Tyson
  Title: Director of Graduate Enrollment
  Phone (Work): 864-938-3746
  Extension: 3746
  Email: jhtyson@presby.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://pharmacy.presby.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 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description::
The Presbyterian College Accelerated Distance Pathway will begin in January 2025 and will open in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 PharmCAS cycles. 


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : March 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applicants who submit application by March 1st receive first priority application review and interview offers. 


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: No ACPE Status to Date
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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:: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Program Structure:
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What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?: * 3 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Alternative Enrollment Options:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance 

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 24
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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?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
The dual PharmD/MBA program with Lander is available starting P2 and you’re required to achieve at least a 2.75 GPA, maintain good professional standing, and demonstrate outstanding character and ethical standards.

The dual PharmD/MPH program with UAB requires the student have a bachelor's degree, and accepted into both programs. 

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The PharmD program at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) is designed to prepare students for the general practice of pharmacy. We believe learning occurs in a variety of settings so we integrate classroom, experiential learning, and simulations into your training right from the start. Our curriculum focuses on managing patients' healthcare and utilizes diverse modes of learning including lectures, laboratories, and simulated patient experiences. PCSP provides pharmacy education with a liberal arts approach, integrating classroom learning with practical experience, emphasizing community engagement, valuing each student, and focusing on patient care. We are committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive pharmacy care to the communities they serve. 

At PCSP, faculty and staff know you by name. Lectures are delivered live 100% of the time and opportunities for research are plentiful. At PCSP, your success is our number one goal.

Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy is planning to offer an accelerated distance (on-line) pathway towards the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) beginning Spring 2025, pending approval by its programmatic accreditor, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

The School will inform all applicants, accepted students, and pertinent stakeholders of ACPE’s actions as soon as they are known. If ACPE approves the on-line pathway, students admitted will matriculate as planned beginning January, 2025.  If the pathway is not approved, admitted students will be offered a seat in the School’s campus-based pathway.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.75
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 58
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 102
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Psychology or Sociology 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to matriculation in January 2025.

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: 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

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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better prior to fall matriculation. Life science and organic chemistry courses earned seven or more years prior to applying to the School will not be used to satisfy pre-pharmacy course requirements unless approved by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Admissions Committee on an individual basis.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.presby.edu/admissions/apply/prerequisites/
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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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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:: https://pharmacy.presby.edu/admissions/apply/admissions-requirements/
Additional PCAT information::
PC School of Pharmacy no longer requires the PCAT for its applicants. We strive to be an inclusive and welcoming college to all and we hope to remove any barriers that would prevent us from recruiting and retaining a diverse group of future pharmacists.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission 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
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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?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

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: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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: 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?: Varies

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Varies

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
PCSP requires two evaluations (or letters of recommendation). The first should be from a college professor. In the circumstance where a professor evaluation is not attainable, an employer can submit an evaluation in lieu of a professor evaluation. The second evaluation should be from a pharmacist or healthcare professional. 

Please note: applicants can submit evaluations after submitting their application for admission. Do not wait on evaluations to submit your application for admission.

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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)?: 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. Evaluations must be submitted to PharmCAS and not to the program. 

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: :
To prove English proficiency, students must achieve the minimum required official score on the TOEFL. The TOEFL may be waived under the following conditions: completion of an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction OR completed 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits as a full time student from an institution where English is the only language of instruction. 

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::
PC School of Pharmacy employs a structured interview process that is designed to assess core competencies that are difficult to measure via an application alone. Applicants are selected to interview based on their academics, evaluations, volunteerism, leadership, and professional exploration.  We will utilize both virtual and in-person interviews for the 2023-2024 application cycle.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.presby.edu/admissions/apply/admissions-interviews/
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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::
A $350 non-refundable seat deposit is required of accepted students to indicate the intent to matriculate into the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. A student must remit their deposit by the deadline stated in his/her acceptance letter. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2023-08-21
Additional details for accepted applicants::
The fall semester begins with Student Orientation in August 2023.  Attendance at the new student orientation is mandatory and culminates with a White Coat Ceremony.

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?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: Yes
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