Pre Pharmacy at SIUE
http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/
What you should know and how you
should plan.
Presentation available at
www.siue.edu/advising
Located in University Park
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The SIUE School of Pharmacy, the only
pharmacy program in southern Illinois, offers a
professional program leading to the Doctor of
Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
Phone: (618) 650-5150
Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
and Academic Advisers
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Dr. Philip J. Medon, Dean Dr Gireesh V. Gupchup, Assoc. Dean &
Connie Stamper-Carr and Tessa Keys, Academic Advisers
Occupational Outlook Handbook 20102011 Edition
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Employment Outlook - Employment of pharmacists
is expected to grow by 17 percent between 2008
and 2018, which is faster than the average for all
occupations.
Median annual wages of pharmacists in May 2008
was $106,410. The middle 50 percent earned
between $92,670 and $121,310 a year. The lowest
10 percent earned less than $77,390, and the
highest 10 percent earned more than $131,440 a
year.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm#outlook
Salary Ranges for Popular Employers
cited by www.PayScale.com
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CVS Caremark Corporation
$77,166 - $112,641
CVS / Pharmacy
$58,958 - $114,739
Walgreen Co.
$85,000 - $103,972
Walgreen's Pharmacy
$70,000 - $98,870
The Kroger Company
$70,000 - $101,736
Admission is highly competitive
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It is a good idea to have a backup plan.
Many students will complete an
Undergraduate degree at SIUE if they are not
admitted to Pharmacy.
Many students will consider an alternate
Pharmacy school.
School of Pharmacy
Class of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
Total Admitted
Illinois
Southern
Central
Chicago Area
Other
2009
2010
2011
2012 2013
82
76
53
15
8
6
80
66
42
14
10
14
82
72
40
24
8
10
82
71
32
24
15
11
83
79
46
29
4
4
Residence Status
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Strong preference is given to residents of
Illinois during the admissions process. The
Dean may admit exceptional non-resident
applicants to the pharmacy program as
determined by academic records, personal
and professional characteristics, and upon
recommendation of the Admissions
Committee.
Set your GPA goals high.
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It is important to set a specific GPA target
each semester.
It is important to use all campus resources
that support your learning and education.
Various departments provide free tutorial
assistance.
Study groups can assist in the learning of
instructional material.
Goal Setting Considerations
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Completion of the pre-pharmacy
curriculum does not guarantee admission
to the SIUE School of Pharmacy.
Completion of the pre-pharmacy
curriculum over a 2-year period is only
possible for students who do not need
preparatory course work in mathematics
and/or chemistry.
Goal Setting Consideration II
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All courses listed in the pre-pharmacy curriculum
subject listing must be completed with a minimum
grade of “C.” In order to be considered for admission
to the professional program, the minimum
cumulative, pre-pharmacy, and pre-pharmacy
science and mathematics grade point averages are
2.75. Attaining these minimums does not guarantee
consideration, and specific minimums may be
modified depending on the size of the applicant
pool.
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Beginning with the fall 2012 application cycle
(applications submitted in 2011 for the fall of
2012) students will be required to have
completed all pre-pharmacy courses in the
spring term proceeding the intended start
date. For example, students applying to enter
the SOP in the fall of 2012 must complete all
pre-pharmacy courses in the spring of 2012.
Goal Setting Consideration III
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Beginning with the fall 2012 application cycle
(applications submitted in 2011 for the fall of
2012) students who have a total of five or
more repeated courses within the prepharmacy curriculum will not be considered
for admission to the program.
Know How to Calculate your GPA
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To calculate your grade point average, use the four-point grading scale:
A , A+, A- = 4 points
B+, B, B - = 3 points
C,C+,C - = 2 points
D,D+,D - = 1 points
F, UW, WF = 0 points
1. Multiply the number of hours you earned in each course by the
number of points for each grade (this will equal your quality points).
2. Total the number of quality points.
3. Total the number of hours.
4. Divide the total number of quality points by the total number of hours.
This procedure works if a course grade is not repeated. Your
Academic Adviser can provide information on GPA calculation, if
needed.
School of Pharmacy
Class of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
Academic Averages
Cumulative GPA
3.58 3.61
3.61 3.63
3.65
Pre-Pharmacy GPA 3.62 3.65
3.63 3.69
3.69
Science/Math GPA
3.57 3.61
3.58 3.69
3.65
PCAT Score
68.2 73.19 75.0 75.0
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http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/
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Familiarize yourself with the online resources
found on the Pre Pharmacy website.
Familiarize yourself with the Pharmacy
College Admission Test (PCAT).
Visit the Pharmacy building and meet the
Pharmacy Academic Advising staff.
Join the Pre-Pharmacy Association by
emailing Connie Stamper-Carr at
ccarr@siue.edu. Use your SIUE e-mail
account.
Readiness Requirements for Sciences
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Prerequisites:
Chemistry 121a - Students must have an
ACT math score of 21 or higher and one
year of high school chemistry (C grades
or higher) or Undergraduate level CHEM
113 Minimum Grade of C
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Math 150 – requires a MATH 125 Placement
test result or course credit in Math 125, PreCalculus/Trigonometry with a grade of C.
A Typical First Semester
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CHEM 121a General Chemistry I
CHEM 125a General Chemistry Lab I
ENG 101 English Composition I
MATH 150 Calculus I
SPC 103, 104, or 105 Speech Communication
How can I learn more about pharmacy at
SIUE?
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All students who are interested in pursuing a
pharmacy career should plan to attend the New
Freshman Welcome and Convocation on Saturday,
August 21, 2010.
This event will be your first opportunity to meet with
School of Pharmacy faculty and staff. A session for
pre-pharmacy students will be held at 11 am. –
noon.
Watch your SIUE email for reminders. The
Convocation will be in the Vadalabene center. The
location for the Pre Pharmacy presentation will be
listed in materials given at check-in.