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Submission Number: 4107
Submission ID: 55
Submission UUID: 98a0f4ad-ed75-4a7b-b1ae-7fe94763644c
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Tue, 09/10/2019 - 20:43
Completed: Tue, 05/28/2024 - 13:44
Changed: Mon, 07/29/2024 - 13:10
Remote IP address: 101.222.212.6
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
301 Pharmacy Lane
Campus Box 7566
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
27599
United States
North Carolina
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Name: Heather Azzu
Title: Director of Admissions
Office: Eshelman School of Pharmacy PharmD Admissions
Phone (Work): 919-445-4913
Email: pharmacy_admissions@unc.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
February 3, 2025
October 1, 2024
Students who apply by the priority application deadline will be eligible to apply for institutional scholarships. In addition, they will be able to interview in the fall semester. This is not a binding deadline meaning that it does not mean you must commit to only our program.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Asheville, North Carolina
No
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
144
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
No
Learn more about our dual degree options here: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/education/pharmd/program/
Yes
Program Description
At the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, everything we do begins and ends with the patient in mind. As the No. 1 pharmacy school in the country, our mission is to advance medicine for life by discovering the medicines of tomorrow, maximizing the benefit of medicines of today and training the next generation of pharmacists.
Our approach to teaching and active learning sets us apart from other pharmacy schools. By fully integrating and aligning active learning and immersive pharmacy practice experiences, our Pharm.D. students are better prepared to be outstanding practitioners focused on optimizing patient medication.
Immersion experiences in patient care begin immediately following year one and will continue through year four. Fourth year students can select an international rotation in one of nine practice sites. Our students are involved in vibrant co-curricular experiences through student organizations that enhance their learning, growth and development in the classroom. They staff two indigent care clinics, host health fairs and hold leadership positions in local, state and national organizations.
We also offer a dual campus model with campuses in Chapel Hill and Asheville. One school, two campuses, same degree. Students choose their campus preference at the time of application. Campus preference is not a consideration for the interviews or admission to the program. Upon admission, we strive to match the campus preference with the understanding that there are limited seats available on each campus so it is not guaranteed. All students, regardless of campus, receive their degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
We look forward to introducing you to our community! To learn more, visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/
Our approach to teaching and active learning sets us apart from other pharmacy schools. By fully integrating and aligning active learning and immersive pharmacy practice experiences, our Pharm.D. students are better prepared to be outstanding practitioners focused on optimizing patient medication.
Immersion experiences in patient care begin immediately following year one and will continue through year four. Fourth year students can select an international rotation in one of nine practice sites. Our students are involved in vibrant co-curricular experiences through student organizations that enhance their learning, growth and development in the classroom. They staff two indigent care clinics, host health fairs and hold leadership positions in local, state and national organizations.
We also offer a dual campus model with campuses in Chapel Hill and Asheville. One school, two campuses, same degree. Students choose their campus preference at the time of application. Campus preference is not a consideration for the interviews or admission to the program. Upon admission, we strive to match the campus preference with the understanding that there are limited seats available on each campus so it is not guaranteed. All students, regardless of campus, receive their degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
We look forward to introducing you to our community! To learn more, visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.5
2.5
60
34
90
51
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Chemistry 101/101L (General Chemistry I with lab) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry 102/102L (General Chemistry II with lab) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | *Chemistry 241/241L (Separations/Analytical Characterization with lab) UNC-Chapel Hill students only | 3 | 0 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry 261 (Organic Chemistry I with lab) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry 262/262L (Organic Chemistry II with lab) | 4 | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Science | Biology 101/101L (Principles of Biology with lab) | 4 | 6 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Biology 252/252L (Human Anatomy/Physiology with lab) | 4 | 6 |
| Microbiology | Microbiology 251 or 255 (Microbiology with or without lab) | 3 | 4 |
| Physics | Physics 114/114L (General Physics I with lab, calculus-based preferred but will accept algebra-based) | 4 | 6 |
| Math | Math 231 or Math 241 (Calculus of One Variable) | 3 | 4 |
| Statistics | Statistics 151 or 155 (Statistics) | 3 | 4 |
| Biochemistry | Chemistry 430 (Biological Chemistry - upper level biochemistry class with two semesters of organic chemistry as a prerequisite) | 3 | 4 |
Students must successfully complete all prerequisite courses by the spring semester of the year they plan to enroll in the program.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Please send your specific course information to pharmacy_admissions@unc.edu for official review by the School.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
While we prefer letter grades, we will accept pass or credit grades for courses taken during the Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters from institutions that put special grading accommodations in place due to COVID-19.
Students with an undergraduate degree prior to enrolling must complete the math and science prerequisites only. Students currently enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill take Chemistry 241/241L (Separations/Analytical Characterization).
Students enrolling in the program without a bachelor's degree are required to complete at least two years of undergraduate coursework (at least 60 semester credit hours) including the math, science, and general education prerequisites. The general education prerequisites include ENG 105 "English Composition" (3 semester credits), two Social Sciences (6 semester credits total), and two Humanities (6 semester credits total). Examples of accepted social science courses include Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, and Anthropology. Examples of accepted humanities courses include English, History, Philosophy, Ethics, Ethnic and Gender Studies, Social Justice, or foreign language. For additional information, please reference the course prerequisite website: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/education/pharmd/prospective-students/
Students enrolling in the program without a bachelor's degree are required to complete at least two years of undergraduate coursework (at least 60 semester credit hours) including the math, science, and general education prerequisites. The general education prerequisites include ENG 105 "English Composition" (3 semester credits), two Social Sciences (6 semester credits total), and two Humanities (6 semester credits total). Examples of accepted social science courses include Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, and Anthropology. Examples of accepted humanities courses include English, History, Philosophy, Ethics, Ethnic and Gender Studies, Social Justice, or foreign language. For additional information, please reference the course prerequisite website: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/education/pharmd/prospective-students/
Yes
Supplemental Materials
Yes
No
After the PharmCAS application is submitted, verified, and released to our School, we will email applicants a link with instructions for submitting a supplemental information form. The form is free to submit and should only take applicants a few minutes to complete. Applications are not considered complete or reviewed for interview invitations until this supplemental information form is submitted.
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- 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: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
No
Applications are considered completed when two evaluations are received. High school teachers are not among the instructors that should be used for evaluations due to the distance from last attendance and the subject matter level.
Yes
Residency
No
No
NC residency for tuition purposes is not determined by the institution. Students who wish to be considered as in-state for tuition purposes must complete the Residency Determination Service and provide their RCN number. https://www.ncresidency.org/
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
We only accept evaluations from WES. Please request course-by-course WES evaluations directly through the application as stated on the PharmCAS transcript page.
Yes
We prefer for students to have a TOEFL iBT score greater than or equal to 100. TOEFL exemptions are available in some cases. Please consult the School's website for additional information.
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
Students invited to interview will meet with faculty, staff, and current students. Each candidate will participate in a multiple mini interview (MMI) session. The MMI is a series of interview stations consisting of timed interview scenarios. Applicants rotate through the stations, each with their own interviewers and scenarios, over the course of an hour. The MMI does not test pharmacy knowledge but will assess characteristics and attributes the Admissions Committee feel are important for success as a pharmacist. The MMI format is quick interaction responding to scenarios and is not a traditional "get to know you" interview. There are other opportunities to meet faculty and students in a casual virtual setting throughout the cycle.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
In addition to submitting an Intent to Enroll form, students must pay a $500 non-refundable deposit. The enrollment deposit is applied to the first tuition bill.
2025-08-01
Pre-orientation happens during the summer beginning in mid-May and is online. In-person orientation begins on August 1st for all new PY1 students.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes