PHARMD TRANSFER STUDENTS:
PHARMD PROGRAM (P1-P4) REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS AND
ACPHS BS STUDENTS:
Transfer applicants or ACPHS students enrolled in BS programs seeking admission into the professional years of the
PharmD program must apply through PharmCAS. Course grades of C or better are required on transfer for all prepharmacy required coursework. Average entering statistics for accepted P1 students include:
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A cumulative GPA of 3.2 (minimum GPA considered is 2.5)
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A cumulative Math/Science GPA of 3.0 (minimum math/science GPA considered is 2.5, based on all attempts
at relevant coursework)
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A Composite PCAT score in the 51% percentile (minimum acceptable composite PCAT score is in 20
percentile)
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Minimum score of 3 on PCAT writing
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Successful completion of interview
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Qualified applicants will be invited to campus to complete an interview. The interview will include a face-to-face
conversation with faculty/staff members of the college. The results of the interview will be a factor in the
admissions decision. External applicants will be admitted on a competitive space available basis. Preference is
extended to ACPHS students applying from BS programs.
PHARMD PROGRAM (P1-P4) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS:
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Applicants who have studied for fewer than 4 years where English is not the language of instruction are
required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Test of Spoken English
(TSE). A minimum score on the TOEFL of 474 paper-based (70% of the maximum score of 677), or 84 Internetbased (70% of the maximum score of 120); and a minimum of 50 on the TSE must be achieved to be
considered for admission.
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Applicants with international transcripts must submit a credential evaluation completed through the World
Education Service (WES).
IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR TRANSFER APPLICANTS INTO THE PHARMD PROGRAM:
SEPTEMBER 1: Early Decision application deadline through PharmCAS.
FEBRUARY 1:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline - (All students)
MARCH 1:
Regular Admission Priority Deadline
Note: Supplemental Application and Fee: A supplemental application is required for transfer applicants seeking
entry into the first professional year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. A completed supplemental application
must be submitted electronically with the $50 fee directly to ACPHS.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSFER ENTRY INTO THE PROFESSIONAL PHARMD PROGRAM:
Applications for transfer admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy will be accepted from students who have
completed or plan to complete the required coursework. Applicants must complete an application form through
the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), which will collect and process all transfer applications to the
College. Applicants will have to submit a complete Web-based application comprised of biographical data,
postsecondary institutions attended, academic course history, work experience, extracurricular activities, three
letters of recommendation and a personal statement and official transcripts from all accredited institutions
attended. Please visit www.PharmCAS.org to access information on application requirements as well as policies
and procedures. PCAT scores are submitted via PharmCAS. The PharmCAS code for PCAT is 104. Applicants who
have studied for fewer than four years where English is the language of instruction are required to submit scores
from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Test of Spoken English (TSE). The TOEFL is offered in
a paper or internet based format to be considered for admission. Applicants must achieve a minimum score on the
TOEFL of 474 paper-based (70% of the maximum score of 677), or 84 Internet-based (70% of the maximum score
of 120). For applicants selecting TSE exam, a minimum score of 50 is required. Applicants must present evidence of
graduation from an approved or accredited secondary school.
REQUIRED COURSEWORK FOR TRANSFER INTO THE FIRST YEAR OF THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
PROGRAM:
General Chemistry I & II 8 semester hours
General Biology I & II 8 semester hours
Biology (200 level or higher) 3 semester hours
Organic Chemistry I & II 8 semester hours
Statistics 3 semester hours
Calculus I 4 semester hours
Microbiology 4 semester hours
Physics I & II 8 semester hours
General Psychology 3 semester hours
Humanities 9 semester hours
Liberal Arts electives 9 semester hours
Public Speaking 3 semester hours
Humanities credits can be taken from English literature, composition, US History, Western Civilization or crossdisciplinary humanities credits.
Liberal arts electives include art, music, sociology, history, psychology, anthropology, foreign language, political
science, economics and English. Other electives include any course that is not required in the standard curriculum
list above.
No credit will be accepted for grades lower than “C” (C- is not acceptable) or for physical education courses. ACPHS
reserves the right to refuse the transfer of any previously earned college credits.
Students accepted into the PharmD program are required to take all courses in the program at the College
beginning in the first session. This requirement may be waived for PharmD students with credit for biochemistry,
molecular biology and/or immunology taken at other institutions. Course waiver request forms can be obtained
from the Office of Pharmacy Admissions.
NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTRODUCTORY AND ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE
EXPERIENCE (APPE):
Prior to IPPEs, students must register as a pharmacy intern in the state that the rotation will be performed.
Prior to APPEs, students must have the following:
 Successful completion of IPPE.
Prior to IPPEs and APPEs, students must have the following:
 A copy of personal immunization records, which will be on file at the College (in the event a site requests to
see them).
 Proof of a recent physical exam (recommended to be performed approximately two weeks prior to the start of
rotations, so that it remains valid through the duration of APPEs) - Students will be provided with appropriate
forms to complete.
 Tuberculosis Screening test (PPD skin test or IGRA blood test) - Students will be provided with appropriate
forms to complete.
 CPR or Basic Life Support Certification, valid for the duration of APPE rotations
Some clinical sites may have their own requirements as well, including a criminal background check, an antibody
titer (laboratory blood test, which indicates proof of immunity, as opposed to providing proof of having received
the vaccine), etc. Specific requirements, if any, would be noted in the rotation site’s record within the E*Value
database, and would be communicated to the appropriate students via email in advance of the rotation by
Experiential Education staff. Institutions hosting experiential education may deny a student’s participation in the
experiential program because of the inability to produce an appropriate health clearance, which could result in
delayed graduation or in the inability to graduate from the program.
CAMPUS TRANSFER POLICY
(For PharmD Students in the Professional Years)
Students who matriculate into the Albany NY or Colchester VT campus are required to remain at that campus. In
the event of an unforeseen change in circumstances, a student may request a campus transfer from the original
campus to the other campus. Students should provide their justified request in writing to the Dean of the School of
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Dean, in conjunction with the Associate Dean of the Vermont Campus,
will review the request on a case by case basis, examine campus minimum/maximum enrollment targets, and
respond to the student within three weeks of receipt of the request. The decision of the Dean is final.
Updated July, 2014