Applications to OSU’s Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program are handled through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). PharmCAS is used by approximately 75% of the Pharm.D. programs in the country, and allows an applicant to apply to multiple schools using a single application.
The PharmCAS application can be accessed online at pharmcas.org Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all the application instructions provided by PharmCAS AND the PharmCAS “School Page” for the institution(s) to which they are applying prior to submitting their application. OSU-specific instructions for the 2010 application are available here.
Admitted students start the Pharm.D. program each fall. Students are not admitted for winter, spring or summer terms. Applications for fall 2010 will be available on PharmCAS starting June 1, 2009. The fall 2010 application deadline is September 2, 2009 for Early Decision, and December 1, 2009 for the Regular Decision process. Late applications will not be considered.
In addition to completing the PharmCAS application, all applicants to OSU’s Pharm.D. program are required to submit the OSU Supplemental Application. Supplemental Application materials must be mailed (in one envelope) directly to the OSU College of Pharmacy at the following address:
Supplemental applications must be received at the College of Pharmacy by 5:00pm on December 1, 2009 (September 2, 2009 for Early Decision). No late materials will be accepted. Applicants who do not submit the Supplemental Application cannot be considered for admission.
The College of Pharmacy is in the process of compiling prerequisite course equivalencies for institutions other than OSU. The equivalencies will be posted here as they become available. Specific inquiries about course equivalencies can be e-mailed to pharmacy@oregonstate.edu.
The Pharm.D. Application Workshop Series is intended to provide prospective applicants with information to assist them in navigating the Pharm.D. admission process. Application workshop is not required, and does not impact eligibility for admission. Four workshops are currently scheduled for the fall 2010 admission cycle. Workshops are free, and open to prospective Pharm.D. students planning to apply for fall 2010.
Nuts & Bolts: A Presentation covering general information regarding pharmacy school admission as well as specific details about OSU's application process. Topics include researching pharmacy schools, general application tips, PCAT information, the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), and OSU's Pharm.D. Application process. The workshop will be offered:
Tuesday, May 5th 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Smith Memorial Student Union, Second Floor, Room 294
Portland State University
Wednesday, May 6th 4:00 - 5:30pm
Lillis Business Complex - CHILES 125
University of Oregon
Friday, May 8th 5:30 - 7:00pm (Immediately following our Open House program)
Pharmacy Building, Room 305
Oregon State University
Tuesday, May 12th 5:30 - 7:00pm
Pharmacy Building, Room 305
Oregon State University
Writing a Great Personal Statement: This workshop will be facilitated by Dennis Bennet from OSU's Center for Writing and Learning. Mr. Bennett is an expert on writing application essays for graduate and professional schools and will share helpful information designed to help applicants write strong admissions essays. This workshop will only be offered once:
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
5:00 - 6:00pm
Pharmacy Building, Room 305
Oregon State University
Informal evaluations of prospective students’ transcripts are optional, but can be made by the College of Pharmacy Student Affairs Office by special request.
Instructions for requesting a transcript evaluation:
Submit copies of your transcripts via e-mail to pharmacy@oregonstate.edu, fax 541-737-3999 attn: Transcript Evaluation or mail (Transcript Evaluation; 203 Pharmacy Building; Corvallis, OR 97331). Unofficial transcript copies are sufficient for the informal evaluation. Include your full name and e-mail address so results can be communicated to you.
Allow four to six 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.
