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Overview of the Admissions Process

The NTPD program is open to pharmacists who have graduated from an accredited college of pharmacy in the US or Canada, or who have passed the Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Exam.  Pharmacists must be licensed in the US or Canada, and be in good standing with the licensing agency.  Personal interviews, which may be conducted online, and assessment of written and verbal communication skills are required beginning the fall 2009 semester.  There is no minimum GPA.  University policies require background checks for all students.  Eligibility requirements are under review; it is possible that assessment of competency in community and/or institutional practice may become part of the admissions process.  The Admissions Committee reserves the right to consider exceptions to admissions policies on a case-by-case basis.

Application requires submission of:

  • Completed application form. Application materials can be obtained by:
  • Three recommendations written on standard University of Colorado School of Pharmacy recommendation forms. The reference forms should be given to people who know you and your recent pharmacy career well, and can speak to your self-motivation and professional attributes. References will usually be from employers, supervisors, former faculty, preceptors, or professional colleagues. See guidelines on the application form.
  • One-page personal statement that describes your reasons for seeking a Pharm.D. degree and for applying to this program.
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume that includes your pharmacy practice experiences since graduation from pharmacy school.
  • Official transcripts from the School of Pharmacy from which you graduated and from any degree program(s) in which you have been enrolled since obtaining your BS in pharmacy. Usually you will request these transcripts from the registrar's office of your school or college of pharmacy. Copies will be sent directly from your school to the chair of the Admissions Committee (NTPD). Please request transcripts at least 2-4 weeks before the application deadline.
  • Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (US dollars). Checks or money orders should be made out to the University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy.

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall semester (starts late August): June 30
  • Spring semester (starts early January): November 15

Applications are accepted at any time for the Nontraditional PharmD program. However, the application must be complete at least 30 days before the beginning of a semester to be considered for admittance that semester. Fall classes begin the last week in August, and spring classes begin in the middle of January. Pharmacists may begin the PharmD program in any spring or fall semester.

Please request transcripts and letters of reference at least one month before the application deadline to ensure that your application file is complete by the application deadline!

Application materials will be reviewed by the School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee. The committee reserves the right to require a telephone or in-person interview.

Acceptances to the Nontraditional PharmD program will be honored for one year from the start date of the semester for which admission was requested. Pharmacists who fail to enroll in any course within that year may be required to reapply.

NOTE: Applications to the NTPD program will be accepted at least through November 15, 2008, with a start date for January 2009. Extension of admissions to the NTPD program will be determined annually, based on demand.

 

Last updated: 10/21/08