Science
Caring
Humanism
About WesternU
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Comprehensive health sciences
graduate institution
Pomona, CA
Founded in 1977 by Dr. Philip Pumerantz
Over 3,700 students enrolled
9 colleges
21 academic programs
Mission
The mission of Western University of Health Sciences is to produce, in
a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and Biomedical
knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our
communities.
“Skilled hands and compassionate hearts will continue to be the signature
of all our graduates - exactly what is needed in health care today.”
- Founding President Philip Pumerantz
Degrees Offered
Doctorate Degree Programs
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – California (DO)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Oregon (DO
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Doctor of Pharmacy-International (PharmD)
Doctor of Physical Therapy-Advanced (DPT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy-Entry (DPT)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Degrees Offered
Master Degree Programs
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Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS)
Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)
Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)
Certificate Programs
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Post Masters FNP)
Student Life
 Southern California Location
 Community Outreach
 90+ Student Clubs and Organizations
WesternU Student Housing
• The Daumier “I am
here for you, you
can be sure”
• Opened Summer
2014
• Luxury Graduate
Residencies
• Great location
WesternU esplanade
• Four Story Building
• 202 units
Interprofessional Education
“Patient Centered Cases
An Interprofessional Approach”
135 small groups of
13 health
professional
students +1 faculty
facilitator
Obesity and
Asthma
Pediatric
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Adolescent
Tuberculosis
Young Adult
Diabetes
Middle Age Adult
• First semester cases focus on team building, communication and other vital
interprofessional skills.
• Second semester cases emphasize cultural sensitivity, ethical dilemmas and
end of life issues.
Cardiovascular
/Hypertension
Older Adult (65) plus
College of Pharmacy
 College of Pharmacy opened 1996
The College of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Western University of Health Sciences is fully accredited by Western Association Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Employment Opportunities
Employed
78%
Residency
Unknown/Unemployed
19%
3%
Full-time (one employer)
Part-time (one or more employers)
Community Chain
Hospital Pharmacy
Community Independent
Armed Services, other Government
Long-Term Care
Managed Care
Other
81%
19%
61%
17%
10%
5%
2%
1%
2%
Beginning Annual Salary:
$106,000 - $131,000+
Our alumni placement (2013)
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CVS
Rite Aid
Walgreens
Kaiser
VA
Target
WesternU
Facilities
• All seats equipped with
Wi-Fi and data ports for
access to server and to
internet
• All COP students are
required to have laptops
• Breakout rooms for team
assignments or study
Curriculum
IPE = Interprofessional Education
IPPE = Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (4 weeks X3)
APPE = Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (6 weeks X6)
AE = Advanced Elective (16 weeks)
Block Design of Curriculum
 Unique in nature, WesternU first
to offer amongst colleges of
pharmacy nationwide.
 First year modified block
 10 blocks/year (starts in 2nd year
to mid 3rd year)
 Each block 18 days in length, 6
h/day
 5th, 10th and 16th block is an
integrated block for 15-18 days.
IPPE Clinical Experience
 Early
introduction to clinical work:
 Introductory Pharmacy Practice
Experience (IPPE)
•P-1 (4) weeks in Fall and Spring in a
community pharmacy
•P-2 (4) weeks in the Summer in a hospital
pharmacy
APPE and AE Clinical Experience
 Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Experience
 ~350 sites and ~650 Preceptors
 Spring of 3rd year and Fall of 4th
year
 (6) 6 week rotations
 4th year 16 week Advanced
Elective
Rotations Sites Include:
• Private hospitals
• County hospitals
• Veterans Administration hospitals
• Military hospitals
• Long-term-care facilities
• Rehabilitation hospitals
• Compounding pharmacies
• Managed care facilities
• Psychiatric facilities
• Children's hospitals
• Chain drug stores
• Independently-owned pharmacies.
• Specialty Pharmacy
Licensure
• California requirements: 1,500 intern hours prior to
graduation (900 by self; 600 through the pharmacy
curriculum)
• Internship hours calculated starting P-1 year
• Licensure examinations
NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)
& CPJE (California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Exam)
Outstanding Board Scores
NAPLEX First Time Pass Rate for WesternU
Pharmacy Students: >99%
– 96% (National Passing Rate)
• 100% passing rate 3 out of last 5 years
• Compared to other Pharmacy schools
CPJE First Time Pass Rate for WesternU
Pharmacy Students: 93.8%
– 80% (Overall Pass Rate)
At a Glance
 Degree
Doctor of Pharmacy
(PharmD)
 Accreditation
 Size of Entering Class
 Applications Available
Primary:
Secondary:
 Application Deadline
WASC, ACPE
120
July 14th
PharmCAS
WesternU
Nov. 3rd
(both primary & secondary)
 Classes Start
 Annual Tuition
*Approximate 2013-2014 (Subject to change)
August
$46,705*
Prerequisite Coursework
Prerequisite Course
Semesters
College English
1
English Composition
1
Speech
Communication
1
Human Anatomy
1
Human Physiology
1
Microbiology
1
General Chemistry
w/lab
2
Organic Chemistry
w/lab
2
Biochemistry
2
Calculus
1
Electives
2
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All prerequisites must be completed at a
regionally accredited U.S. institution
(exceptions will be made on a case-by-case
basis)
Advanced Placement (AP) credit is accepted
for all prerequisite courses. AP credit must be
reported by subject and credits, and come
directly from your institution or testing service
Prerequisite courses and AP credit scores
must be completed no more than ten years
prior to planned date of matriculation.
All prerequisites must be completed with a
grade of “C” or better
All prerequisites must be completed by the
end of the spring term prior to matriculation
Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail
All coursework taken from non-US institutions
must be submitted to an approved service for
evaluation
Prerequisite Questions?
Pre-Requisite Database
Pre-Requisite Verification
Form
Admissions Requirements
• In addition to course requirements:
 Minimum Overall and Science GPA is 2.75
Average competitive overall GPA is 3.36
Average competitive science GPA is 3.29
 3 letters of reference (professors, academic advisors,
employers, pharmacists)
 Personal questionnaire
 Transcripts
Admissions Process
• Interviews
 By invitation, based on file evaluation score
 Interviews - multiple interviewers (a faculty member
and a current student/alumni/preceptor)
 Emphasis is on communication and interpersonal
skills
 Writing sample
• Status letters sent out by March
 accepted, alternate list, not accepted
What are we looking for?
 Excellent communication skills
 Compassionate (able to relate to others, good
interpersonal skills, empathetic)
 Dedicated (motivated to pharmacy; show by work or
volunteer experience)
 Dependable (give examples in your personal
statement/questionnaire that you ‘got the job done’, and
that you are responsible)
 Display good judgment
What should I do now?
 Think about and contact people for
your references
 Make sure you know how to request
transcripts and how long it takes
 Learn more about WesternU: take a
campus tour, sit in on a class, or
attend Preview Day
 Learn more about the pharmacy
profession: AACP.org, shadow a
pharmacist, make sure pharmacy is
right for you!
Financial Aid
Tuition
$46,705.00 per year
(for 2013-2014 academic year)
Questions?
finaid@westernu.edu or 1 (800) 346-1610
Questions?
Attend one of our Preview Days
Next Preview Day: November 22nd
Questions?
Please contact the Office of University
Recruitment
Vanessa Riggins
University Recruiter
Liaison to the College of Pharmacy
(909) 469-5339
vriggins@westernu.edu