Compared to medical school and physician training, residency programs are not an absolute requirement for employment as a pharmacist. Whether or not a residency is required depends on whether you desire to work in retail versus clinical pharmacy.
Most retail pharmacy jobs have no residency requirement. You can apply for and begin working in most retail pharmacy locations immediately after earning your Doctorate of Pharmacy.
However, pharmacy graduates who have a desire to work for clinical pharmacy employers such as hospitals may need to complete an accredited residency program.
A four-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree program consists of coursework illuminating the breadth of issues within the pharmaceutical industry, including bioethics, biology, existing and emerging technologies, data analytics, and more. Take courses that cover critical learning areas, such as:. Each degree program also requires a unique pharmacy capstone project. For students who entered Fall or later, a minimum of a 2. Students who discontinue their enrollment with an authorized leave of absence will be subject to the degree requirements in effect for the semester of their readmission into the program.
Students requesting exceptions should submit a petition to the School of Pharmacy. In order to practice pharmacy in California, individuals must meet state requirements, which are currently:. The laws and regulations relating to pharmacy are embodied in the California Pharmacy Law which may be obtained from the California Board of Pharmacy, N.
Includes: Provide patient-centered care Promote health and wellness Provide population-based care Apply medical and therapeutic knowledge to pharmacy practice. Includes: Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences Scientist Evaluate the scientific literature Explain drug action Solve therapeutic problems Advance population health and patient-centered care Demonstrate a comprehensive approach to practice and care.
PCAT scores are not considered in the evaluation of applications. Definitely, as long as you will be able to complete all the prerequisite courses by next June. Call or go to wiche. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum science GPA of 2.
The average pre-pharmacy science GPA of applicants who have been admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program in recent years is approximately a 3. There is no limit on the number of times an applicant can apply to Oregon State's Pharm. Applicants who are denied admission should consider meeting with an advisor to discuss the possibility of reapplying. Approximately applicants are invited to interview each year. Interview selection is made based on several factors: prerequisite science GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statement and the OSU supplemental essay.
However, the College of Pharmacy strongly recommends completing a bachelor's degree before beginning the Pharm. Applicants who have earned bachelor's degrees or who are about to earn bachelor's degrees receive preference in our admissions process. Entering Pharm. Fall Priority Consideration application deadline. Deadline for scholarship and Portland-based cohort eligibility. Applications are screened and reviewed. Interviews are conducted throughout this timeframe and offers of admission are made on a rolling basis.
An alternate list is created in the admission process and specific applicants are invited to be on it. In the event that an admitted applicant forfeits his or her seat, an applicant from the alternate list may be invited to join the class.
Admission is not guaranteed to those on the alternate list. Yes, we make offers of admission throughout the application cycle. While our final deadline is June 1, applicants should apply earlier to maximize their chances of admission. You must complete all the prerequisites by June of the year in which you would enter the program. Therefore, you can apply while still having some prerequisites in progress. Generally, most students apply during the fall as they complete their final year of prerequisite coursework.
For example, if you are applying for Fall admission, the final application deadline is June 1, You will need to complete all the prerequisites by June Some prerequisites may be completed during summer. Please contact an advisor to discuss completing the prerequisites during the summer before you start the program.
Upper-division level coursework is strongly encouraged for several prerequisites. Whether you are attending Oregon State University or another institution, it is important to plan your program of study with an academic advisor. Courses completed outside the U. The answer varies depending on the course content, the date completed, and the country in which the course was taken. It is extremely rare for foreign credits to fulfill all the Pharm.
For specific information about foreign credits for Pharm. We encourage prospective students to submit a request for a transcript evaluation to determine how your coursework applies to the Pharm. Submit copies of your transcripts via e-mail to pharmacy oregonstate. Unofficial transcript copies are sufficient for the informal evaluation. Include your full name and e-mail address so results can be communicated to you. Make sure your unofficial transcripts include the name of your college or university, the name and number of each course you took, and the grade you received in each course.
It is also helpful if you include a link to your college or university's course catalog and a filled out copy of this worksheet with your self-assessment of the prerequisites. Allow weeks to receive the results of your evaluation. Results will be sent by e-mail to the address you provided. Transcripts will not be returned. As a general rule, upper-division science coursework should be no more than seven years old at the time of application. However, each situation is reviewed on an individual basis.
Please contact the College of Pharmacy for more information. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum of C- grade on a 4. You must submit at least two recommendation letters with your Pharm. A maximum of four letters will be accepted.
Letters must be submitted directly to PharmCAS and received by the application deadline. Visit pharmcas. Letters submitted directly to OSU will not be accepted.
People who know you well and can comment on the qualities that will make you a successful pharmacist. Professors, employers, and practicing pharmacists are good sources of recommendations.
You can expect to be asked questions designed to gauge your communication abilities, leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and motivation. You may also be asked to produce a writing sample.
These scholarships are usually only available to Pharm. A limited number of scholarships may be available for incoming Pharm.
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