Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: College of Pharmacy
Street 2: Purdue University
Street 3: 575 Stadium Mall Drive
City: West Lafayette
State: Indiana
Zip: 47907
Country: United States

Program Location:: Indiana
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Steve Myszak
  Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  Office: RHPH 156
  Phone (Work): 765-496-3773
  Email: pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.pharmacy.purdue.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?: December 2, 2024
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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?: 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? : 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?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
Applicants who complete their admissions prerequisites at Purdue University West Lafayette will be eligible to complete the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 150
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences


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: :
Students interested in the PharmD/PhD dual degree apply to the PhD program in the fall of their P2 year. PhD courses count as electives in the PharmD curriculum. Upon completion of the PharmD degree students will return to Purdue to complete their PhD and are eligible for PhD benefits.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The mission of the Purdue University College of Pharmacy is to: Educate and train students to become leading pharmacists and scientists, Advocate scientific discovery and development, and Maximize global health outcomes through patient care and public service. Purdue University was established in 1869 and the College of Pharmacy was established in 1884. Purdue is a land-grant, state-assisted institution of higher learning. The programs offer excellent opportunities to prepare for careers in pharmacy practice, industry, research, or education. Diversity and opportunity are characteristics of the University. Over 1000 campus organizations cater to the varied interests of students, including 25 professional organizations in the College of Pharmacy and a variety of music, theater, hobby, and sports clubs campus-wide. Purdue is a member of the Big Ten athletic conference and participates in a large number of both men's and women's athletics. For more information on our admissions process, please visit https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.50
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Admitted students must be in good academic standing by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation into the Purdue PharmD program. Good academic standing is defined as having both a semester GPA above a 2.0 and a cumulative GPA above a 2.5.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 52
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 96
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 78
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Students who earn a C- or better in a General Chemistry II course that is 5 semester hours or more will have 3 semester hours of General Chemistry I waived.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English/Writing Skills
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I  with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy/Physiology with labs
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: Math
Course Title: Calculus 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: General Physics with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Molecular/Cellular Biological Sciences 
(Immunology-Preferred, will also accept one of the following: upper level Molecular Biology, upper level Genetics, upper level Cancer Biology, upper level Cell Biology, or comparable alternatives)

Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communication/Speech
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Prefer one of the following courses:
Logic, Ethics, Medical/Healthcare Ethics, Intercultural Communications but will accept any Humanities/Social Science course as long as it was taken during college (AP/IB credit not accepted).
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All coursework must be completed by August 16, 2025. 

Any admitted or wait-listed student enrolling in summer 2025 courses must email pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu by May 24, 2025 with the following information: summer course title, institution enrolled, and enrollment dates. Upon completion of summer courses an official transcript must be sent to pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu by August 16, 2025.

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::
Please note that our admissions prerequisites are 64 (96 quarter hours) semester hours. However, to be eligible for professional student financial aid students must have completed 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours).

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
The Purdue College of Pharmacy will consider individual institutions policy as it relates to academic terms affected by COVID-19.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or better prior to matriculation into the program.  Also, all prerequisite coursework cannot be older than 5 years from the time of matriculation.

Course credit can only be applied to one admissions prerequisite requirement.


Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d/pharm-d-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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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::
We strongly recommend shadowing when available and/or Pharmacist interviews. Applicants will want to vary the type of career paths of the Pharmacists they shadow/interview.


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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: 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: NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: 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?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Letters of Evaluation should be from individuals who know the applicants work ethic, personality, and commitment to task. Strong letters come from supervisors, advisors in college or community organizations in which the applicant is actively involved (through leadership roles, planning committees, task forces, etc),. Faculty members in which the applicant served as a teaching instructor/assistant or performed research under are also encouraged.  Faculty letters much demonstrate they know the applicant more than as a "student in their course."

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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, 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 World Education Services (WES).

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: :
A waiver will be granted if a transcript from a U.S. college or university shows completion of college level English composition I and II (for non-ESL students) with earned grades of C- or higher.       

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

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

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Personal interview will include an admissions committee member and a faculty or staff member, written communication exercise, and video-recorded oral exercise.  Optional meeting with student services advisor for off-campus applicants. For applicants who are selected for an interview we will send directions through email in mid-January.  All interviews will occur mid-February.

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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::
Applicants admitted will have 14 days from date of acceptance letter to pay the $500.00 deposit (deposit amount is set by university and is subject to change).


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-25
Additional details for accepted applicants::
08/22/2024: New to Purdue P1's Orientation
08/23/2024: Entire P1 Class Orientation

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?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes