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Admissions
NEW: Visit our student-run online forum to learn more about our program, application procedure and
interview process.
Before you apply to the WSU PharmD Program, we suggest that you attend a General Information
Meeting. Held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Eugene
Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Building, these sessions are designed to answer
questions about the program.
Admission checklist
The following admission requirements are effective for students applying to the PharmD program for
Fall 2017 and later.
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2.75 minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA as calculated by PharmCAS.
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3.00 minimum prerequisite GPA as calculated by the Wayne State University Admissions
Committee. Use our prerequisite worksheet to calculate your GPA; remember to select
Pharmacy in the upper left of the page.
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Students must have earned a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in all prerequisite coursework.
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Course-by-course transcript evaluation (if coursework was completed at a non-U.S. institution).
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The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) with a minimum composite score of 50th
percentile or higher, as well as 50th percentile or higher in chemistry, quantitative and biology
sections, and 25th percentile or higher in verbal and reading sections. (Please note that the
most recent PCAT score taken between 2011-2016 will be considered in this year’s admissions
process. Scores from the January 2017 testing dates will not be accepted for 2017 admission.)
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Satisfactory completion of the Wayne State University English language proficiency
requirements.
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Participation in an on-site, face-to-face interview
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Students who are offered admission to the PharmD program will have a Criminal Background
Check performed by Certiphi, Inc. through PharmCAS. Matriculation into the program will
depend on the results of that check.
A degree is not required for admission into the PharmD program.
Applicants must abide by all deadlines noted on this website in order to be considered for admission to
the WSU PharmD program. Because of the highly competitive nature of admission to this program,
successful completion of all admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Admission requirements
Cumulative undergraduate grade point average
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Applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 as calculated by
PharmCAS.
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Applicants who completed coursework at a non-U.S. institution must also submit a transcript
evaluation, which must be conducted by a WSU-approved evaluation service (e.g., WES, ECE,
etc.). The official course-by-course evaluation must be sent to PharmCAS and to Wayne State
University.
Prerequisite coursework
Minimum GPA
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The minimum prerequisite coursework GPA acceptable for admissions consideration is 3.0, as
calculated by the Wayne State University Admissions Committee. Use our prerequisite
worksheet to calculate your GPA; remember to select Pharmacy in the upper left of the page.
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Students must have earned a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in all prerequisite coursework.
Science and math prerequisites
All science and math prerequisites must be completed within the six years prior to admission. For
example, if the application deadline is November 7, 2017, science courses must have been completed no
earlier than 2011. In addition, the following prerequisite courses — or their equivalent — must be
completed by May 31 of the year for which you are applying. (For instance, to begin the program in Fall
2017, you must complete these courses by May 31, 2017.)
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BIO 1510 - Basic Life Mechanisms
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BIO 2200 - Introductory Microbiology & Lab
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BIO 2870 + BIO 3200 - Anatomy & Physiology (6 credits with at least 3 at the 300/3000 level or
above)*
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CHM 1220/1230 - General Chemistry I & Lab
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CHM 1240/1250 - Organic Chemistry I & Lab
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CHM 2220/2230 - Organic Chemistry II & Lab
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CHM 5600 - Biochemistry
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MAT 2010 - Calculus I
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PHY 2130/2131 - General Physics I & Lab
*An equivalent course for BIO 3200 must be take at a four-year university. Review the list of courses
that will fulfill BIO 3200 at other four-year institutions in the state of Michigan.
Waiver requests
If any of the science courses were completed more than six years before the time of application
submission, you may request a a waiver from the WSU PharmD program — as long as you earned
a grade of 2.0 or higher in the science course .
Waiver requests must include: (a) the name, course number, and institution name of the course(s) to be
waived and (b) a detailed explanation that describes how your employment experience or recent
academic coursework demonstrates mastery of the prerequisite course content. Include a detailed
account of the principles and objectives and the prerequisite course content along with specific
employment duties or academic achievements. Attach your transcripts showing the grade for the course
to the e-mail message. Unofficial transcripts are fine for waiver reviews. Do not send transcripts by mail
for waiver reviews. Send the request and all supporting documentation to Tamra Watt, the pharmacy
academic services officer, at tamra.watt@wayne.edu.
Example of a six-year waiver request:
Basic Statistics, STA 2020, University of Indiana, Fall 1998
In my work as a research assistant, I develop statistical analysis models for studies involving genomics. I
am working on four different projects that require me to collect and analyze data. I prepare monthly
statistical reports and identify all statistically significant findings for review by my team. Additionally, I
have authored the statistical explanation portions of two published articles since 2001. I also worked as a
Teaching Assistant for STA 2040 for three semesters while I was finishing my prerequisites at Hillsboro
Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Six-year prerequisite waivers are valid for one application cycle. Applicants reapplying to the PharmD
program must submit a new waiver request because they do not roll over from one application cycle to
the next.
Non-science prerequisites
The following prerequisite courses — or their equivalent — must be completed by August 31 of the year
for which you are applying. (To begin the program in Fall 2017, these courses must be completed by
August 31, 2017.)
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ENG 1020 - Introductory College Writing (BC)
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STA 1020 - Elementary Statistics
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COM 1010 - Oral Communication (OC)
University General Education requirements
Students with a bachelor’s degree are exempt from completing the requirements below. Those who
qualify under the MACRAO or Michigan Transfer Agreement policy — visit the WSU Transfer Credit
website for details — are exempt from all except Intermediate Composition. Students who do not meet
any of these criteria must complete the University General Education requirements as listed below:
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ENG 3010 - Intermediate Composition (IC)
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Critical Thinking (CT)
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Social Science (SS) - ECO 1000 or 2010 recommended
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Historical Studies (HS)
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Philosophy & Letters (PL)
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Foreign Culture (FC)
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Visual & Performing Arts (VP)
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American Society & Institutions (AI)
For students entering the program in Fall 2017, the general education requirements must be completed
before students enter into the second year of the pharmacy curriculum. Students who enter the
program in Fall 2018 or later must complete general education requirements prior to starting
the PharmD program.
Questions about course equivalencies
Consult the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS) Office of Student
Affairs website to find equivalency guides for college and university coursework that are commonly
transferred to our College. If you have questions about whether your prerequisite coursework meets
the WSU PharmD requirements, review the equivalency guides. You can also conduct a self-service
transcript evaluation and/or complete a self-service prerequisite worksheet.
Email any questions regarding prerequisite coursework to the college’s academic service officers at
at cphsinfo@wayne.edu.
International Students
Applicants with international transcripts must send a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation
report to PharmCAS from either World Education Services, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
To ensure their applications are reviewed in a timely manner, Canadian applicants must complete the
foreign transcript evaluation as indicated above and send student copies of their transcripts (from their
college or university) to Wayne State University at:
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Office of Student Affairs
259 Mack Avenue, Suite 1600
Detroit, MI 48201
Applicants whose native language is not English (regardless of immigration status or citizenship) must
meet the University English proficiency requirements.
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
All applicants must complete the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) within five years of the time
of application submission. Exams taken prior to this date will not be considered. For example, if the
application deadline is November 2, 2017, then the PCAT must have been taken no earlier than 2012.
Applicants must have a PCAT testing date no later than the year prior to admission. For example, if
applying for the Fall 2017 entering class, an applicant must have a PCAT score no later than the final test
date in 2016. This year, the final test date accepted is November 6, 2016.
A minimum composite score of 50th percentile or higher is required. A 50th percentile or higher in
chemistry, quantitative and biology as well as a 25th percentile or higher in each of the verbal and
reading sections is preferred.
Please note that if you take the PCAT exam more than once, testing scores from the most recent
examination date — not necessarily the test with the highest scores — will be considered for admission.
Also, only scores from one testing date will be considered. For example, we will not consider a verbal
score from one exam, a quantitative score from another exam, and a chemistry score from yet another.
All scores must be from the same exam.
Visit the PCAT website to obtain more information and to register for the exam.
PharmCAS Application (due first Monday of November)
All applicants must apply through the Pharmacy College Application Service. The deadline for submission
each year is the first Monday of November; for the 2016-2017 cycle, the deadline is November 7, 2016.
Applications must be submitted to PharmCAS or before the first Monday of November in order to be
considered for admission for the following fall semester. Access the application
at http://www.PharmCAS.org/.
Letters of Reference
Applicants must submit two electronic letters of reference. One letter must be from a college or
university instructor; the second can be from any professional reference such as another instructor or a
supervisor at a work or volunteer site. Personal references are not accepted. Please note that while
PharmCAS will allow applicants to submit up to four letters of references, the WSU PharmD program will
only consider two letters for each candidate.
Personal Statement
Applicants must also submit a personal statement with their PharmCAS application. It should address
why you selected pharmacy as a career and how the Doctor of Pharmacy degree relates to your
immediate and long-term professional goals. Describe how your personal, educational and professional
background will help you achieve your goals.
Early Decision Program (EDP)
In the 2016-2017 application cycle, the Wayne State University PharmD program will participate in the
PharmCAS Early Decision Program (EDP), a binding option available to applicants who see Wayne State's
PharmD program as their first choice and will enroll if accepted. EDP applicants may only apply to one
participating school during the early decision time period. If you wish to participate in the EDP,
PharmCAS must receive your completed application, transcripts and submission fee by the deadline or
your status will be changed automatically from early decision to regular status. Please submit your
completed application, fee and all required documents at least one month before the EDP deadline to
allow for processing.
Select interviews for the EDP will be conducted during September and early October, 2016. EDP offers
will be made by October 23, 2016. If offered conditional admission, you are obligated to accept the
offer; you will not be permitted to apply to other PharmCAS institutions for the Fall 2017 admission
cycle. If offered conditional admission, all rules regarding conditional admission remain (e.g. successful
completion of pre-pharmacy courses, etc.). If interested in the EDP, review the information and rules on
the PharmCAS website.
Frequently asked questions about the Early Decision Program
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▸ What is the Early Decision Program (EDP)?
The PharmCAS EDP is a binding option that is available to applicants who see one particular PharmD.
program (in this case Wayne State) as a first choice; wish to get the application process done early; and
will enroll if accepted. Applicants for the EDP may only apply to one participating school during the
EDP cycle.
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▸ What entering class does the EDP apply to?
The EDP applies to the same entering class as the regular cycle does. The difference is that it is binding,
and it happens earlier with decisions by October.
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▸ Are the deadlines for the EDP different than the regular cycle?
Yes. The deadline for the EDP is September ?, 2016. The deadline for the regular cycle application for Fall
2016 is November 6, 2016.
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▸ If I apply for the EDP for the Wayne State University PharmD program, will I be able to apply
for the regular cycle if I am not awarded an early conditional offer?
Not until the EDP decisions are given. You only apply to one EDP and may not apply to any other
Colleges of Pharmacy until after the decision deadline of October 23, 2015. If you are offered conditional
admission to Wayne as part of the EDP, you will not be allowed to apply to any other Colleges of
Pharmacy for the Fall. If you are denied or deferred, you may apply to other Colleges of Pharmacy
(including Wayne for deferrals) using the rules and fees for PharmCAS.
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▸ When will I hear an answer about the EDP?
You will get a response by October ?, 2016. This is before the regular cycle deadline of November 6,
2016.
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▸ How many EDP seats is WSU allocating?
We are not fixing the number of EDP seats. Offers will be made based on the qualifications of the pool of
applications we receive.
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▸ Will there be fewer seats available during the regular cycle because of the EDP?
Yes. Our intention is to fill 100 seats for the Fall semester using the EDP and the regular application
cycle. As a result, the number of seats awarded from the EDP will be subtracted from 100 to equal the
number of remaining seat available during the regular cycle.
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▸ If I apply for the EDP at Wayne State, can I also apply to other Colleges of Pharmacy?
Not until the EDP decisions are given. You may only apply to one EDP and may not apply to any other
Colleges of Pharmacy until after the decision deadline of October ?, 2016. If you are offered conditional
admission to Wayne as part of the EDP, you will not be allowed to apply to any other Colleges of
Pharmacy for the Fall. If you are denied or deferred, you may apply to other Colleges of Pharmacy
(including Wayne for deferrals) using the rules and fees for PharmCAS.
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▸ Do my transcripts need to be in by the same deadline for the EDP?
Yes. All application materials, fees and transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by the EDP deadline or
your early application status will automatically be changed to the regular cycle. No exceptions.
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▸ What do you mean by "conditional admission"?
If accepted into an early decision seat or regular cycle seat for Fall, you must complete the balance of
required pre-pharmacy courses (with a minimum grade of "C"), successfully pass a criminal background
check, and complete all other necessary documentation and paperwork as would be required for a seat
during the regular cycle.
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▸ Are the criteria for admission under the EDP different than the criteria under the regular
cycle?
Please consult our website for information on admission criteria and pre-pharmacy requirements. The
overall admission criteria and requirements do not differ between the EDP and the regular cycle. A
deferral does not mean an applicant is no longer being considered for Fall. It only means that the
application will be considered with the regular pool, or that we wish to wait for more information from
the Fall/Spring grades (available during the regular cycle) before making a decision.
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▸ How does the EDP affect the HealthPro Start program?
They are independent of each other. We will continue with the HealthPro Start program. HPS (and HPS
OU) students must be considered under the EDP.
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▸ Do I still need to interview and take the PCAT if I apply under the EDP?
Yes. All application requirements that apply to regular cycle candidates also apply to EDP candidates.
Interviews for EDP candidates will occur during September and October.
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▸ What are the advantages of the Early Decision Program?
For qualified applicants who see the Wayne State University PharmD program as their intended first
choice, the EDP offers the opportunity to apply and interview early and receive a decision by the end of
October.
Personal Interview
A personal interview will be granted to select individuals who meet all admission requirements by
established deadlines. Applicants should obtain as much information as possible about the role of
pharmacists and be able to articulate it during the interview process. Interviewers are interested in how
well applicants communicate, their drive to be a pharmacist and their understanding of the pharmacy
profession.
Applicants should be able to answer these four questions:
1. What made you decide to pursue a career in pharmacy?
2. What preparation have you had to become a pharmacist?
3. What made you choose Wayne State University's Pharmacy Program?
4. Assuming you complete the Pharmacy program at Wayne State University, what professional
goals do you hope to achieve?
Completion of the personal interview does not guarantee admission to the WSU PharmD Program.
After the interview
The WSU PharmD program has rolling admissions, which means candidates can be accepted before all
potential candidates have been interviewed. The Pharmacy Admissions Committee (PAC) will
examine candidate data and make one of three recommendations: admit, deny or defer. The first two
outcomes are self explanatory; a deferred status means that the PAC has opted to defer a decision on
admission into the program until all interviews are complete. Deferred applicants should not infer that
they will not be admitted into the program. Once interviews are complete, the committee will make
final decisions regarding deferred candidates.
All candidates will receive notification of their application status via email. Applicants whose admission
is deferred will receive a second letter indicating whether they have been accepted into the program by
the end of the application cycle.
Non-academic Factors
Non-academic factors, including volunteer experience, experience in a health care setting, and
leadership roles in student organizations, are evaluated by the committee. While these factors are not
required, they may have a positive impact on your application and affect your ranking against other
applicants. However, such experience does not replace or excuse lower academic performance.
Enrollment Deposit
If you are admitted to the WSU PharmD program, you will be asked to submit a nonrefundable $1,000
deposit within two weeks of your admission. The enrollment deposit will be credited to the cost of your
tuition.
Contact information
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Office of Student Affairs
259 Mack Avenue, Suite 1600
Detroit, MI 48201
313-577-1716
313-577-5589 Fax
cphsinfo@wayne.edu
If you would like to schedule an advising appointment, please contact:
Tamra Watt
Academic Services Officer II
Division of Pharmacy
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Avenue, Suite 2610
Detroit, MI 48201
313-577-4928
tamra.watt@wayne.edu