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Submission Number: 4133
Submission ID: 81
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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
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| Institution Name | University of South Florida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College or School Name | Taneja College of Pharmacy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short Name | U of South Florida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banner Image: | usf-health-taneja-college-of-pharmacy-lightbg-2c-rgb-h.png | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: | Apply by the Priority Deadline to be considered for an increased dollar amount acceptance scholarship. Although it's no longer required for admission, if you submit a competitive PCAT, it may be considered for an increased dollar amount scholarship. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Street 1 | USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Street 2 | 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| City | Tampa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State | Florida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zip | 33612 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Location: | Florida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Application Deadline Description: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the priority application deadline for your program? | November 1, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. | Apply by the Priority Deadline to be considered for an increased dollar amount acceptance scholarship. Although it's no longer required for admission, if you submit a competitive PCAT, it may be considered for an increased dollar amount scholarship. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: | Full Accreditation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Satellite/Branch campuses: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. | Semester (2 terms per academic year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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? | Preferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? | 4 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: | 83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: | 85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | While PharmCAS categorizes these programs as dual degrees, they are referred to as “concurrent” degrees at USF. A student may elect to declare a concurrent degree as early as the first semester of the first academic year. The student cannot start the masters coursework until they’ve completed and passed the first semester of the first academic year. For more information, please visit our Concurrent Degree website: https://health.usf.edu/pharmacy/pharmd/concurrent-degrees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Description | The PharmD program at the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is the only state-funded 4-year PharmD program located in a metropolitan area in the state of Florida. Our institution is surrounded by multiple teaching hospitals in the Tampa Bay area allowing our students to serve diverse patient populations through all four years of school. Our program offers: very competitive tuition rates in the state of Florida. An innovative curriculum that includes the use of augmented and virtual reality technology and emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient care and research. State-of-the-art learning and simulation facilities. Unparalleled interdisciplinary learning environment among pharmacy, medicine, nursing, public health and other health care professions. Entrepreneurial academic partnerships offer students hands-on experiences managing and delivering technological-advanced pharmaceutical care. Emphasis is placed on the comprehension and assimilation of knowledge, with subsequent demonstration of competency. Our class sizes allow for increased faculty to student interaction. Elective opportunities allow students to pursue areas of interest and focus their attentions to position themselves for post-graduate education, training, or employment. The college places emphasis on pharmacogenomics, leadership, informatics, geriatric care. We are training the next generation of pharmacists. Our graduates continue to achieve high residency match rates with specialties in Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory Care, Psychiatry, Oncology, Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership, and Emergency Medicine. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Overall GPA: | 2.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Prerequisite GPA: | 2.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: | All applications undergo a holistic review process whereby careful consideration is given to all the credentials presented by applicants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 88.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 66 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: | All coursework (including online courses) must be taken at a 2 or 4-year regionally accredited institution within the U.S. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| List of Course Prerequisites: |
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| When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? | Applicants are strongly encouraged to finish prerequisites by the end of Spring 2025. However, prerequisites must be completed by late July 2025 (specific deadline TBD). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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| Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: | We accept all online lectures and labs from regionally accredited 2 or 4 year institutions in the United States only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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| Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: | We will accept Pass/Satisfactory grades for prerequisite courses taken in the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, and Fall 2020 only. Pass/Satisfactory grades outside of these two terms will not be accepted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: | *Applicants must receive a grade of C or higher in all prerequisite coursework, a grade of C- or lower is not sufficient. *All coursework (including online coursework) must be taken at a 2 or 4-year accredited institution within the United States. AP scores of a 3, 4, or higher and IB courses of 4, 5, or higher are accepted. |
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| Link to additional course prerequisites information: | https://health.usf.edu/pharmacy/admissions/apply/prerequisite-courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? | Recommended, but not required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| What is your college/school policy on committee letters? | Accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does it count as more than one evaluation? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | Two (2) letters of recommendation are required (it is recommended but not required that one letter be from a biological or physical science professor) on your behalf to PharmCAS. We do not accept letters of recommendation from family members or friends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: | US Citizens, US Permanent Residents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): | Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other clarifying information, if necessary: | We do not accept foreign coursework. All coursework must be completed at 2 or 4 year regionally accredited institution within the United States. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interview Format: | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution offer an online interview option? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Briefly describe your institution's interview process: | Our interview process assesses interviewee's non-cognitive skills. The interview day will either be in-person at USF Health or virtual via Microsoft Teams based on the applicant's preference. Please note, we will try to accommodate all applicant's interview format preference. However, our virtual interview day options are limited and not a guarantee. The interview day consists of a panel with current student delegates, two assessments (oral interview - Multiple Mini Interview and a group activity), Q&A session with faculty, greeting from the Dean of the College, a program overview from admissions staff, and a tour of USF Health if in person. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: | https://health.usf.edu/pharmacy/admissions/apply/interview-days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 one time deposit fee of $200 is required. The deposit is submitted electronically. The deposit is non-refundable and is put towards the fall semester tuition for matriculated students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: | 2025-08-04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional details for accepted applicants: | The PY1 orientation and first day of classes will by late July/early August 2025. The official date for orientation and the start of classes will be announced once they've been determined. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Admin Status | Published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| old_id | 487 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AACP Institution Number | 1350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIDS | 81 |