1. Washington State University Pullman
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  4. Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Pharmacy

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Washington State University Pullman

Program Overview

The WSU pharmacy preparation track is a high-quality, in-demand undergraduate program on the Pullman campus. It is open to students in any major interested in applying to any of the more than 100 professional pharmacy schools in the U.S., including WSU’s own.

Program Key Stats

$36804
$36804
$53910
$70
Rolling


80%
No
Yes

Eligibility Criteria

BBB - BBC
3 - 3.3
25 - 28
70 - 80

1150 - 1350
31 - 32
6.5
90
Optional
No

Additional Information & Requirements

Completion of prerequisite courses (check with each pharmacy school to which you plan to apply) GPA: 3.00 + higher (again, check – this may be different at each pharmacy school) Letters of Evaluation: 1 from a science professor, 1 from a former supervisor, 1 from a person who knows you well. Each should write about your integrity, judgement, ethics, reliability, strengths and weaknesses. Experience: Significant time spent volunteering, evidence of leadership experience, research and shadowing pharmacists. PCAT Scores: About half of the nation’s PharmD programs require a PCAT score. WSU does not; UW does and wants to see the chemistry score in the 60th percentile or higher. Montana requires the PCAT; Idaho State and Pacific U do not. Compassion: Evidence of honest, forthright concern and empathy for the sick, elderly, injured, or disabled. PharmCAS Essay: Your opportunity to make a case as to why you are an outstanding candidate. Most schools also require a supplemental application, and some of those ask additional questions that you would answer in paragraph form. Supplemental Professional Goals Statements (if any): Answer each question fully and completely. Admissions committee faculty can tell when you are beating around the bush for an answer, or deflecting the question. The personal interview: Evaluation of students may include one or more 20-30 minute personal interviews used to assess the applicant’s maturity, compassion, motivation, communication skills, knowledge of the profession, and desire to contribute to society during their pharmacy career. MMI’s are occasional. Preparation: Earn high grades, A’s and B’s, especially in science courses; Gain experience in a retail, hospital, clinical, or community pharmacy; Get to know your teachers, employers, and pharmacists so that they would feel comfortable writing a letter of recommendation for you; Demonstrate your compassion for your fellow human beings by volunteering – see the long list of suggested volunteer opportunities on the Gaining Experience page. TOEFL iBT: 75 or IELTS 6.5 overall. Copy of Passport

How US Universities Assess Applicants

US universities use a holistic admissions review. Beyond grades and standardized test scores, they weigh the strength of your overall profile to understand who you are as a student and a person.

Career Options

  • Pharmacist

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