NEOUCOP uses the PharmCAS application process.

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NEOUCOP’s work in the development of the doctor of pharmacy degree continues and all information is subject to change. Please visit our web site frequently to obtain the latest updates and program details.

Preprofessional Background:

All undergraduate students will be required to take preprofessional courses as a foundation for the professional program in pharmacy. This coursework includes general education that will encourage the broadening of intellectual powers and interests. The preprofessional background will facilitate the development of professional practitioners capable of understanding their role as health care providers in a culturally diverse society. The preprofessional pharmacy requirements will provide students with the coursework necessary for successful completion of the professional pharmacy curriculum. When combined with the professional curriculum, it will provide students with an excellent education. Applicants for admission to the Pharm.D. program at NEOUCOP must complete a minimum of 72 semester hours or 111 quarter hours:

*General Education and/or Additional Science courses are defined as humanities, social science, business, computer literacy, and additional coursework in the other prerequisite categories.  A course can be used only once to fulfill a prerequisite. 

Admitting Students:

NEOUCOP anticipates that most of its pharmacy applicants will have completed their preprofessional requirements at one of its partner universities:  The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Kent State University or Youngstown State University. The pharmacy program has preferential admission agreements whereby students who complete preprofessional pharmacy studies at any of those four institutions will be eligible to apply for one of that institution's designated seats in the professional program. NEOUCOP will also accept applications and students from other educational institutions through the "at large" application review. The 2008 class of the Pharm.D. program will admit 75 students; NEOUCOP anticipates this will be accomplished by admitting 15 of the best-qualified students from each of the four partner institutions with preferential admission and 15 students from other institutions.

NEOUCOP recognizes the importance of and the educational advantages of a diverse student body to its health professions educational program. Substantial efforts will be made to recruit and retain qualified minority and economically disadvantaged students.

Admissions Criteria:

The following minimum requirements should be met for admission consideration:

• Expected GPA of 3.25 (minimum GPA considered is 2.5).
  
  
• Expected GPA of 3.25 in all math and science courses.
  
  
• Minimum composite score on the PCAT in the 50^th percentile.
  
  
• No grade lower than “C-” in any required course.
  
  
• Completion of the required 72 semester hours (111 quarter hours) of prerequisite coursework.

Successful applicants must also meet additional requirements such as the applicant's degree of interest in the profession, as demonstrated by extracurricular activities; noncognitive factors such as maturity; leadership skills and abilities; community service and volunteer experiences; possible work experiences, especially experience with patients in a pharmacy or health-related setting; and professional shadowing experiences. Applicants are highly encouraged to acquire volunteer or work experience in a pharmacy prior to admission to the College of Pharmacy. The Admissions Committee has the latitude to make all admissions decisions, including exceptions to the criteria based on a holistic review of an applicant.

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NEOUCOP applicants may qualify for waiver of the PharmCAS application fee and the Supplemental Application fee, in situations of economic hardship.  Consult the PharmCAS website for fee waiver eligibility. Generally speaking, NEOUCOP will waive the Supplemental Application fee if PharmCAS waives the application fee.    

A Unique Curriculum:

NEOUCOP will build upon the established excellence of its medical education program and become a national model for the interdisciplinary training of health care professions. The pharmacy curriculum emphasizes the College's core values:  competence; communication; caring; character; and community. Distinctive features of NEOUCOP include:

• A curriculum that emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, with the medical students and pharmacy students in many combined educational settings. This emphasis allows students to develop a broad view of patient care and work effectively with other health professionals, leading to superior patient care.
• An innovative and progressive curriculum with a depth in educational experiences featuring advanced pharmacy practice experiences, clerkships, capstone project, and community service.
• State-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities, lounges and offices.
• Experiential training sites throughout northeastern Ohio.
• Opportunity to be taught by dedicated medical and pharmacy school faculty. This allows faculty to give personal attention to each student and in turn students learn to give personal attention to their future patients.
• Opportunities to actively engage in research and publishing.

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