Life Changing The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
College of Pharmacy
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
About the UTHSC College of Pharmacy
As Tennessee’s only public, statewide, academic health system, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is to bring the benefits of the health sciences to the achievement and maintenance of human health, with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region, by pursuing an integrated program of education, research, clinical care and public service. Offering a broad range of postgraduate and selected baccalaureate training opportunities, the main UTHSC campus is located in Memphis and includes six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. UTHSC also educates and trains cohorts of medicine, pharmacy and health professions students – in addition to medical residents and fellows – at its major sites in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. Founded in 1911, during its more than 100 years, the UT Health Science Center has educated and trained more than 57,000 health care professionals in academic settings and health care facilities across the state. For more information, visit www.uthsc.edu. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ uthsc, on Twitter: twitter.com/uthsc and on Instagram: instagram.com/uthsc.
The UTHSC College of Pharmacy, founded in 1898, was the first pharmacy school established in the state of Tennessee. The only ranked school of pharmacy in the state, it has been listed in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 20 colleges of pharmacy for more than 20 years. With more than 6,200 graduates, the UTHSC College of Pharmacy has campuses in Memphis Knoxville and Nashville. The college has more than 300 sites across the state where students gain experience through community, clinical and institutional practice. It also offers international pharmacy experiences in 11 countries. Roughly 75 percent of the college’s graduates remain in Tennessee to live, work and contribute to their communities and the economy. The economic impact of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy is estimated at $83 million through licensing technologies and discoveries that fuel the biotech industry in the Mid-South.
Thank you for your interest in the UTHSC College of Pharmacy. For more than a century, our college has been a leader in pharmacy education, practice, research and public service. We offer a variety of academic and clinical experiences giving our graduates a powerful edge in today’s competitive health care market. To answer questions you may have about our application process, we have prepared this applicant guide. It showcases the many great opportunities available to you at the UTHSC College of Pharmacy. As dean, I am extremely proud of this outstanding institution and encourage you to contact any of us at the college if you have questions. Sincerely,
Marie Chisholm-Burns PharmD, MPH, MBA FCCP, FASHP
Table of Contents Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 UTHSC College of Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . 3 Where We Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Student Pharmacists P1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 P2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 P3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 P4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How to Apply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Once Admitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
UTHSC College of Pharmacy
The UTHSC College of Pharmacy
A life-changing education
Pharmacy
A life-changing career Today, the pharmacist is considered a critical part of the patient care team. With the continuing development of sophisticated new drugs and complex drug delivery systems, the role of the pharmacist continues to expand . Often, the pharmacist is the most accessible member of a patient’s health care team . The pharmacy profession offers a wide variety of career opportunities . Most graduates choose to work in a community pharmacy . However, an increasing number of opportunities are now available in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, health maintenance organizations, group practice, uniformed services and the pharmaceutical industry . Because of this, pharmacists now enjoy one of the highest employment rates of any profession .
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For more than 20 years, U .S . News & World Report has ranked the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy as one of the top 20 pharmacy schools in the nation .
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The first and oldest College of Pharmacy established in Tennessee has new, cutting-edge teaching facilities .
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All students spend the first nine months together on the campus of the largest health science university in the southeastern United States, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis .
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After the first year, students have the opportunity to continue their didactic coursework in Memphis, Nashville, or Knoxville . Students then complete their degree with 1 .5 years of advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) offered at locations across the state .
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Our pharmacy student organizations add to the educational experience through community service and social activities . The UTHSC College of Pharmacy Academy of Student Pharmacists (ASP) and Student National Pharmacy Association (SNPhA) have each been named national Chapter of the Year several times in the past 10 years!
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Our students have the opportunity to study abroad in one of 11 countries through a month-long international exchange program .
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As a state institution, tuition is affordable . In addition, scholarships are awarded to over 250 UTHSC College of Pharmacy students each year .
You have options! The UTHSC College of Pharmacy (COP) offers the following programs of study:
PharmD – The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional doctorate degree and is the prerequisite for the licensing needed to practice the profession of pharmacy . It is a full-time, four-year course of study . PharmD/PhD – The PharmD Program is combined with PhD programs based in the College of Pharmacy and the College of Graduate Health Sciences to train qualified pharmaceutical scientists for careers in academic and industrial positions . Students who are accepted into the program may choose to pursue a PharmD degree along with a PhD in either Health Outcomes and Policy Research or Pharmaceutical Sciences . PharmD/MBA – The University of Memphis joins with the UTHSC COP to offer a PharmD/MBA dual-degree program . Once the MBA program is completed, graduates are prepared for careers in management and leadership positions across the profession – from retail pharmacy ownership to institutional pharmacy management . PharmD/MHIIM – For select students, the PharmD program can be combined with the Masters in Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIIM) program based in the College of Health Professions . This degree prepares pharmacists to be a leader in health informatics and information management . Health Informatics Certifi cate – The goal of the Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program is to prepare health care professionals to manage patient information in an increasingly complex electronic health record environment . Pharmacy students may earn a certificate in HIIM by completing nine hours of courses online while finishing their pharmacy program requirements. Nuclear Pharmacy Certifi cate – Nuclear pharmacy seeks to improve and promote health through the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs . Pharmacy students who want to learn to prepare radioactive materials that will be used to diagnose and treat specific diseases may earn their certificate in the Nuclear Pharmacist program. All UTHSC student pharmacists earn a certificate in Medication Therapy Management as a part of the PharmD Program . This enables our pharmacists to actively manage drug therapy for patients by identifying, preventing and resolving medication-related problems .
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After Graduation
More than 98 percent of our graduates reported employment within three months .
Our student pharmacists have the opportunity to study abroad in one of 11 countries through a month-long international exchange program . At right is Brandon Sipe, PharmD ’13, while on his exchange trip to Paris, France . Student pharmacists also have the opportunity to participate in several different government rotations . Advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) are offered here in the states and outside the country . 4 UTHSC
Pharmacy positions, 2014 Chain Pharmacy Class positions, Class of 2014 Pharmacy Chain PharmacyIndependent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52% Compounding Pharmacy Independent Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Institutional Pharmacy Compounding Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . 4% Institutional Residency Institutional Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Community Residency Institutional Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . 33% PhD Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% Community Residency PhD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
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NAPLEX Pass Rate 100
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As a part of their training, student pharmacists, along with students from other UTHSC colleges, participate in simulation exercises in the Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation Center (IPECS) . The goal of these experiences is for multi-disciplinary groups to come together in replicated patient scenarios where they may learn about and from one other .
South College - $41,274
Belmont-15
Lipscomb - $33,426
ETSU-17
As a state institution, our tuition is affordable . The chart below shows the 2014 tuition costs for the six colleges and schools of pharmacy located in Tennessee . Information sourced from each institution’s website, September 2014.
ETSU - $32,709
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Annual Tuition Comparison
Belmont - $32,560
For more than a century, the UTHSC College of Pharmacy has been a leader in pharmacy education, practice, and research . Because of this, our alumni network has local, national and international connections that assist with job placement and residencies .
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in 2015 more UTHSC COP student pharmacists were placed in residencies than any other in-state college or school of pharmacy . With 58 graduates matching UTCOP ETSU across the country for PGY1 Belmont residencies, the UTHSC COP was Lipscomb Union in the top 3 percent of all colleges South in the nation for number of students who initially matched . Final data shows that 65 UT graduates, 37% of the class, will be completing a PGY1 residency next year .
Union - $31,490
Alumni Network
ASHP Residency Placement Data 2015 ASHP residency placement data
UTHSC COP - $21,020
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The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) is a standard examination created by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to help individual state boards of pharmacy assess an individual’s competency and knowledge so that he or she may be given a license to practice . National Association of Boards of Pharmacy . http://www .nabp .net/programs/examination/ naplex/(accessed Feb . 23, 2015)
UTHSC student pharmacists take part in events that complement coursework and encourage community service . Above, Phi Delta Chi members have lunch before their meeting . At left, student pharmacist Stephen Duden participates in the Race to the Summitt four-miler sponsored by APhA-ASP and named for former Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt .
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“This changes everything.”
Where we learn
UTHSC College of Pharmacy Applicant All UTHSC College of Pharmacy students spend their first nine months together on the campus of the largest health science university in the southeastern United States, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis . After this, students have the opportunity to continue their didactic coursework in Memphis, Nashville or Knoxville . Students then complete their degree with 1 .5 years of advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) offered within and around their campus . In addition, the UTHSC COP is the leader in postgraduate pharmacy residency training sites in Tennessee, far outpacing all other colleges of pharmacy statewide .
Now Mississippi and Arkansas residents living within 50 miles of Memphis qualify for a 75 percent reduction in the out-of-state tuition differential, making one of the best pharmacy educations in the country even more affordable . Qualifying zip codes may be found at uthsc .edu/pharmacy/future_ students/estimated-costs .php .
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Lakeland
Union City
Greenbrier Hendersonville Joelton
Dresden
Kenton Dyersburg
Springfield
Clarksville
Dyer
McKenzie
Camden
Dickson
Huntingdon
Nashville
Brentwood Franklin
Jackson
Arlington Oakland
Bolivar
Memphis
Lexington
Savannah
White House
La Follette
Gallatin
Hermitage Lebanon
Cookeville
Mount Juliet La Vergne Smyrna
Clinton Crossville
Sparta
Murfreesboro
Waynesboro Lawrenceburg
Shelbyville
Pulaski South Pittsburg
Louisville
Lenoir City
Altamont
Manchester
Oak Ridge
Harriman
Columbia Lewisburg
Kingsport
Powell
Morristown Blaine
Knoxville Alcoa
Student pharmacists learn in one of the most diverse training environments in the state . The Music City and the surrounding area host a wide variety of community practice sites, including many independent and chain pharmacies . With 60+ postgraduate residency positions in this area alone, students have multiple opportunities to continue their post-doctorate education in Nashville .
Newport Sevierville
UT Community Pharmacy Residency Program
Chattanooga
Our 55-acre campus is strategically located in the center of one of the nation’s finest regional medical centers and includes a top children’s research hospital, a Level I trauma center, a major Veterans Administration facility, and dozens of outstanding private hospitals and specialty clinics . Memphis is a thriving city that offers a rich variety of intellectual, cultural and recreational opportunities for its residents.
Parrottsville
Institutional Pharmacy Residency Program
Cleveland
Nashville
Greeneville
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Memphis
Johnson City
Maryville
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Red Bank
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Knoxville
Located near downtown and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, this site offers students a wealth of clinical opportunities, including a Level I trauma center . Being so close to UT Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains, there is an abundance of cultural, intellectual and recreational opportunities available to student pharmacists .
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P1 First-year student pharmacists discover the breadth of pharmacy practice through Foundations of Pharmacy and begin to engage in Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation (IPECS). Pharmaceutical science courses lay a strong foundation for the professional curriculum. Our P1s learn to advise patients and other health care providers, and they become certified to provide immunizations by the end of the year. All didactic work takes place at the College of
First professional year coursework Pharmacology I........................... 4 Pharmacology II................................ 4 Medicinal Chemistry I................. 4 Medicinal Chemistry II...................... 4 Pharmacy Math.......................... 1 Pharmacy Compounding.................. 2 Foundations of Pharmacy.......... 3 Self Care & Non-Prescrip. Drugs...... 3 Communications........................ 1 Pharmaceutics.................................. 3 Pharmaceutical Principles.......... 2 Immunization..................................... 1 Sterile Dosage Forms................. 2 IPECS ll.............................................. 1 IPECS l........................................ 1 IPPE I................................................. 1 Total............................................18 Total................................................. 19
Student pharmacists learn from patients in Applied Therapeutics in the spring semester. Elective courses present opportunities to focus on areas of interest during both P2 semesters.
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Second professional year coursework Therapeutics I............................. 3 Therapeutics III.................................. 3 Therapeutics II............................ 3 Therapeutics IV................................. 3 Pharmacokinetics & Dose Opt... 4 Applied Therapeutics I...................... 2 Info., Tech. and Safety................ 2 Applied Pharmacokinetics................ 2 IPECS lll...................................... 1 Pharmacogenetics/genomics........... 2 Personal Finance ....................... 2 Pharmacy Mgt. and Economics....... 3 Elective Course........................... 2 Elective Course................................. 2 IPECS IV............................................ 1 IPPE II................................................ 1 Total............................................17 Total................................................. 19
Pharmacy building in Memphis. During the first weeks of school, P1 students attend a week-long orientation that includes information about pharmacy organizations and other extracurricular opportunities. Sessions are also held for parents, spouses and significant others.
Because the College of Pharmacy places great emphasis on preparing students for rapidly changing health care trends and understanding pharmacy’s impact on the overall health care system, local and nationally recognized health care leaders are invited to share with students their insights on unique advanced practice models through guest lectures held on the UTHSC campus. 8 UTHSC
Key parts of the P2 curriculum are the therapeutics courses that focus on the safe and effective use of medication. They enable our student pharmacists to design, implement and monitor pharmacotherapy plans for patients. Student pharmacists explore absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of medications in two pharmacokinetics courses. IPECS skills-based practicum and case discussions provide opportunities for student pharmacists to build confidence in patient assessment and to practice concepts learned in the classroom. Our student pharmacists learn to effectively search and analyze drug information in the Information, Technology and Safety course. Pharmacy Management and Economics provides an introduction to successful pharmacy practice management, while Personal Finance offers a practical foundation for future financial security.
All UTHSC student pharmacists receive immunization training in the second semester of their P1 year. After their certification, pharmacy students are called upon to deliver injections at health fairs and clinics.
The UTHSC College of Pharmacy faculty • has the largest number of board-certified pharmacy specialists of any college of pharmacy in the nation. • is home to the Center for Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutics – one of only six such centers in the nation. • generates more than 50 percent of its $25+ million budget from contracts, grants and private gifts. College of Pharmacy
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Diverse Experiential Programs The UTHSC College of Pharmacy offers an amazing array of advanced practice experiences, more than most colleges or schools of pharmacy can provide .
The P3 fall semester prepares our student pharmacists for the experiential part of the curriculum . The last semester of the therapeutics series covers a broad range of topics, and students continue to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real patients in Applied Therapeutics . Student pharmacists learn how to interpret clinical literature in the Literature Evaluation and Study Design course . Pharmacy Law and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) courses prepare students for contemporary pharmacy practice . The IPECS series culminates with complex patient cases that build upon prior content . Students prepare for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) through the Professional Development course . Finally, in the spring semester of the P3 year, our students start their Introductory and APPEs and participate in two concurrent, month-long therapeutic electives .
Academic Administration Advanced Community Advanced Institutional Ambulatory Care Association Management Burn Center
Third professional year coursework Therapeutics V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 In the P3 Spring semester, Therapeutics VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 students begin their Applied Therapeutics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 APPE courses . MTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pharmacy Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Elective Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IPECS V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lit . Eval . and Study Design . . . . . . . 3 Total .......................................... 19
During the P4 year, our student pharmacists engage in a variety of APPEs . There are more than 50 different types of practice experiences available in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and across the state . Additionally, elective APPEs are offered in other states and abroad . Our graduates and alumni consistently report that this experience, which is the culmination of their professional degree, is the highlight of their UTHSC College of Pharmacy education .
Student pharmacists learn side-by-side with medical and nursing students through inter-professional learning experiences. This promotes greater understanding of the value each discipline contributes to the patient care team and offers student pharmacists the opportunity to build extensive professional networks.
Cardiology Chemical Dependency Clinical Management Clinical Research Community Management Community Practice
Compounding Critical Care Drug Information Emergency Medicine Geriatrics Government Rotations
Health Care Policy Home Infusion Indian Health Services Infectious Disease Informatics Institutional Management
Institutional Practice Integrated Pharmacy Practice International Rotations Long-term Care Managed Care Medication Safety
Medication Therapy Management Medicine Mental Health Neonatology Nephrology
Neurocritical Care Nuclear Pharmacy Nutrition Support OB/GYN Oncology Palliative Care
Pediatric Nutrition Support Pediatric Oncology Pediatrics Pharmacoeconomics Public Health Pulmonary Medicine
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Rehab Medicine Specialty Pharmacy and Therapeutic Management Surgery/Transplant Trauma/ICU Veterinary Medicine
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Once Admitted
How to Apply The UTHSC COP participates in the centralized Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). The service collects official transcripts and PCAT score reports, along with the three required letters of recommendation and forwards them to each school to which the applicant applies. The UTHSC COP Admissions Committee strongly advises applicants take the PCAT in the Summer or Fall prior to the anticipated year of admission. This will allow an opportunity to retake the exam, if needed, before the close of the admission cycle. The UTHSC COP accepts applications from the PharmCAS cycle opening date, normally mid-July, through Feb. 1; however, applying during fall semester is strongly encouraged. UTHSC COP utilizes a rolling admissions process and offers acceptance starting in September of each year. Those who submit their application earlier will have priority in the selection process. Interview opportunities and positions in the incoming class will become limited or completely full as the admissions deadline approaches.
Admissions Options
There are three ways to apply to the UTHSC College of Pharmacy. Traditional Admission Most students are admitted through the Traditional Admission process by applying through PharmCAS by Feb. 1. The college reviews applications and invites the most competitive students for on-site interviews. These take place during the late fall and spring and are conducted in both Memphis and Knoxville. The college utilizes a rolling admissions process, which concludes by mid-April. All students admitted under this option begin the PharmD Program in the following fall semester. Early Decision Students are encouraged to apply for Early Decision through PharmCAS. This program allows students to apply to only one school. If a student is admitted during the Early Decision process, their application is closed, and they are committed to enroll in the program. Early Decision has an early September application submission deadline (as set by PharmCAS), and those students selected have an early interview, typically in late September. If a student applies during Early Decision but is not admitted, he or she may still be considered during the traditional admission cycle. Additionally, the application is opened by PharmCAS so that it may be submitted to other colleges of pharmacy. 12 UTHSC
The UTHSC COP takes great pride in welcoming newly admitted students into the college. Once admitted, students can expect to:
Direct Admission Students have the opportunity to apply to the UTHSC College of Pharmacy at the beginning of their undergraduate college program. The purpose of the Direct Admission program is to offer strong students access to the UTHSC College of Pharmacy special events and programs, with a guarantee of admission once prerequisites are successfully completed and final admissions criteria met. Qualifying students must achieve a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum composite score of 25 on the ACT or 1150 on the SAT. Students must meet program maintenance requirements as they complete their undergraduate coursework. Application to the Direct Admission program may be made before or during the freshman year, and the College of Pharmacy Office of Admissions will notify all applicants of their admission status on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by Jan. 1 of the spring semester as seats are limited. Admission to this program is made through a highly selective decision process.
1. Receive personal notification of acceptance within two business days of their interview, if not sooner. 2. Be asked to declare a campus preference for the P2, P3 and P4 years of the program. Once this step is completed, the college will send the applicant an official admissions offer letter. 3. Receive an email from the UTHSC admissions office containing a student ID number and UTHSC email address, along with the deposit payment request. 4. Begin to regularly access their UTHSC email, as well as the email address used in their PharmCAS application, as important messages from the university will be sent to these addresses. 5. Send all official transcripts to the UTHSC admissions office, and send immunization records to University Health Services by the specified summer deadlines. Students must also complete a criminal background check through the college’s contracted vendor. 6. Be invited to participate in Pharmacy Weekend, a student-led, two-day event in April held prior to the fall matriculation. This weekend begins with a welcome party and includes a formaldress evening event. Participants take part in intensive information sessions that describe what to expect in pharmacy school and life in Memphis. Apartment tours led by UTHSC COP students are also available.
Important Dates - Apply Early!
• July - PharmCAS application available; PCAT summer exam administered (see www.PCATweb.info for application and exam dates, times, and locations). • September - Interviews begin for Early Decision applicants. • Fall - Interviews begin for Traditional Admission applicants in October. PCAT offers exam in September, October, and November. • January - PCAT administered. • February 1 - Deadline for application through PharmCAS; visit www. pharmcas.org to apply; all application materials must be received by PharmCAS
For additional information on any of the above admissions options or links to online applications, please visit http://www.uthsc.edu/ pharmacy/future_students/admissionsoptions.php.
7. Begin a life-changing education with the start of fall classes!
For more information about the application process, visit http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/future_students/applicationprocess.php or email fUTurePharmacist@uthsc.edu Although a student may be given a conditional admission, no student will be enrolled who has not finished all required courses prior to enrollment.
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