Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy—Entry-Level Program 165 Admissions Requirements The Silverman College of Pharmacy selects students based on pre-pharmacy academic performance, test scores (optional), personal interviews, written applications, and letters of recommendation. 1. Prior to matriculation, all Silverman College of Pharmacy applicants must complete a minimum of 66 semester hours of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university, including the following required courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.75 preferred): Course Semester Hours General Biology I and II (including laboratory)......................... 8 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II or Human Physiology I and II (with our without laboratory)..................... 6 General Chemistry (including laboratory)................................. 8 Organic Chemistry (including laboratory)................................. 8 General Physics (with or without laboratory)............................3 English.............................................................................................. 6 Calculus.............................................................................................3 Speech/Public Speaking/Oral Communication (in English)..........................................................3 Advanced Sciences (Choose two courses of the following: genetics, cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, or biochemistry)............................................................................6* Humanities/Social and Behavioral Sciences/ Other Electives Social and Behavioral Sciences ...........................................3 Humanities..............................................................................3 Electives in either discipline.............................................9** TOTAL 66 *No two classes taken should be from the same discipline. ** Ethics, micro or macroeconomics, and general/life science statistics are highly recommended and may substitute for up to 9 humanities and social and behavioral sciences elective credits. 2. A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is preferred. 3. A minimum science GPA of 2.3 and a minimum mathematics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale may be required or preferred, as explained below. • The above GPAs are required for applicants who either have completed a minimum of 66 semester hours of prerequisites or are in progress of completing the prerequisites. • The above GPAs are preferred for applicants who have a master’s degree and have either completed prerequisites or are in progress of completing prerequisites. 4. Official scores from the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), or another admissions test, are optional. NSU Silverman College of Pharmacy will accept scores from the following tests in place of the PCAT: GRE, MCAT, DAT, or OAT. Scores must be no more than three years old at the time of the applicant’s submission date. 5. Three letters of recommendation on official letterhead, with a signature, from two science professors and either a liberal arts professor, a pharmacist or health care professional, or a preprofessional committee member must be submitted. Application Procedures Applicants apply for matriculation into the fall semester. The Office of Admissions processes applications on a rolling basis; therefore, it is in the best interest of the applicant to apply early. Listed below are the steps necessary to complete the application process. 1. Applicants must submit an electronic PharmCAS application. The interactive, web-based application is available at PharmCAS.org. The PharmCAS application process takes four to six weeks. • application deadline: May 1 2. Applicants must submit the following materials to PharmCAS. • official transcripts from all college and universities attended (submitted directly to PharmCAS by the college or university and/or foreign-credential evaluation service) • three letters of recommendation (see #5 above) • official PCAT or other health-related admissions test scores (optional) 3. Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. Scores for the following standardized tests currently satisfy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test (toefl.org) • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org) • Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com) Scores must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview. Candidates may also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a baccalaureate, master’s, or professional degree in the United States or two college-level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Entry-Level Program
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