Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: 1050 Union University Drive
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City: Jackson
State: Tennessee
Zip: 38305
Country: United States

Program Location:: Tennessee
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Michael Renfrow
  Title: Director for Pharmacy Admissions and Recruitment
  Office: Providence Hall
  Phone (Work): 731-661-5979
  Email: mrenfrow@uu.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.uu.edu/pharmacy

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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
Final Application Deadline Description::
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : March 3, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applications completed by the priority deadline will have the highest consideration for acceptance and scholarships. 


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

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?: 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? : 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?: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: :
We offer both a traditional 4-Year Pharm.D. and a 3.5-year accelerated Pharm.D. option.


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. : Yes

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::
Please contact our Admissions Office at 731.661.5979 for details.


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:: 25
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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)

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: :
Combining the MBA with the Doctor of Pharmacy program provides students with the opportunity to obtain two versatile and valuable degrees. In today's competitive market, having an MBA in addition to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree equips individuals with the competitive edge they need to succeed in both the worlds of Pharmacy and business. Furthermore, the MBA program is AACSB accredited, an honor awarded to less than 5% of business schools world-wide.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The mission of the Union University College of Pharmacy is to develop compassionate, comprehensively trained practitioners who are equipped to meet the immediate and future demands of pharmaceutical science and patient care in an ever-changing health care environment. The vision of the Union University College of Pharmacy is to: 

* Provide a Christ-centered environment that focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, and moral development of students in committing themselves to the service and needs of society 
* Promote an excellence-driven academic culture that instills knowledge and advances understanding of biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences 
* Develop pharmacy students as practitioners who are people-focused in providing optimum, interdisciplinary care based on evidence and best-practice standards 
* Support an academic environment that fosters the future-directed growth of students and faculty as it relates to education, practice, research, and scholarship initiatives 

We invite you to take a moment to learn more about why our program is distinctly different: 

* Take a Virtual Tour of Providence Hall: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvpvt5hetIk&index=5&list=PLMnw-0nvNyupQ2BsiibG6kBmTrpaYUVz7 

* Come and Excel in the Classroom: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMvGa2R74Ek&list=PLMnw-0nvNyupQ2BsiibG6kBmTrpaYUVz7&index=4
 
* Come and Excel in Patient Communication: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmrhR8CSKQo&list=PLMnw-0nvNyupQ2BsiibG6kBmTrpaYUVz7&index=3
 
* Come and Excel in Clinical Practice: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np7B2_18Pqg&list=PLMnw-0nvNyupQ2BsiibG6kBmTrpaYUVz7&index=2
 
* Come and Excel in Research: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cPoP9FWXFw&list=PLMnw-0nvNyupQ2BsiibG6kBmTrpaYUVz7&index=1



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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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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:: 40
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:: 60
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I & II
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I & II 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology (or Zoology) I & II
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Science/Math Elective(s)
Course Title: An upper-Level Science / Math course:  Defined as any 200+ level course in the natural sciences (Lab required) or field of mathematics. Recommended examples (but not limited to) include Physics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Calculus II.
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Written Composition I & II
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communications/Speech 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Humanities/ Social Science Electives 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 12

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisite work must be completed prior to the first day of classes for the P1 year.

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: 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

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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Courses that will increase the strength of the applicant's candidacy include Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics and a second semester of Physics.  Not all introductory courses in the sciences, calculus, or statistics will be accepted in fulfillment of pre-pharmacy requirements.  For all science, calculus or statistics courses, the prospective pharmacy student should take courses which are suitable for science majors intending graduate study and should include laboratories when available.  The calculus course(s) should include both differential and integral calculus. http://www.uu.edu/programs/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.cfm

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.uu.edu/programs/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.cfm
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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.: Yes
If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:: ACT, GRE, MCAT, SAT

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

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?: Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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::
Three letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted directly to PharmCAS. These should be from professors, academic advisors, employers or supervisors of volunteer activities (a reference from a pharmacist is recommended but not required).

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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::
Union University has the same tuition rates regardless of residency. 

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

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::
Any non-U.S. coursework must be evaluated and then the equivalent will be determined. We recommend using 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: :
TOEFL is not required for international students that graduate with a degree from an academic institution in the United States. 

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
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Please contact the Office of Admissions at 731.661.5979 to discuss your specific situation.


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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, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Candidates are invited for an onsite interview after an application screening process. Interviews are conducted by invitation only and will be sent via email.  The candidates will be interviewed by a committee of faculty, students, and community representatives. They will also be required to complete a writing assessment on site.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: http://www.uu.edu/programs/pharmacy/admissions/application-process.cfm
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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::
$500 non-refundable deposit due after acceptance to hold your spot.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-11
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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