• pcat - The PCAT should be taken no later than October 31, 2008 if an applicant is applying to be admitted in the July 2009 entering class. Results should be submitted directly to the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy.
  
  
  • The College of Pharmacy’s PCAT ID number is 153
  • Information on the PCAT can be found at www.pcatweb.info The telephone number is 1-800-211-8378
    
    
• Application for Admission - Applications for admission should be submitted by December 31, 2008. Applications received after this date, will not be processed.
  
  
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Early Decision Applications

Selected students may be considered for Early Decision if they meet the following criteria:

• Submit a completed application by August 1, 2008
• Hold a four year degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a recognized post secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation
• Have a grade point average in math and science courses 3.5 or above
• Have a composite PCAT score not less than 70-75%
• Demonstrates an understanding of and desire for the profession by his/her previous work experience and/or volunteer service.
• Early Decision Applicants will be invited for interviews with the Admissions and Student Affairs Committee after evaluation of their applications.
• Early Decision Applications will be processed on a case by case basis and decisions rendered by September 30, 2008.
• Early Decision Applicants must also meet all other requirements for admission.

Technical Standards for Admission

The technical standards for admission set forth by the Faculty of the College of Pharmacy outline the nonacademic abilities considered essential for students to achieve the level of competence required by the Faculty and by the Accrediting Council for Pharmacy Education in order to obtain the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy. A candidate must have abilities and skills in the following areas:

• Observation: The candidate must be able to make observations accurately at a distance and close at hand. This necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation and is enhanced by the functional use of all the other senses.
• Communication: The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, efficiently and sensitively in oral and written English whether with patients, other health professionals or the public. The candidate must also develop the proper use and recognition of non-verbal communication skills.
• Motor Skills: The candidate must possess the motor skills (with accommodation if necessary) to undertake the preparation of all medication orders: to use diagnostic equipment that may be needed for patient assessment and delivery of patient therapies. The candidate must maintain equilibrium and hand –to-eye coordination to perform profession-specific skills and tasks.
• Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate a fundamental and continuing ability to use analytical reasoning to independently and in collaboration with others on the health care team synthesize knowledge, engage in problem solving and explain situations affecting health care delivery. The candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand spatial relationships.
• Behavioral and Social Attributes: The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and the consistent and prompt completion of all responsibilities, and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships. Candidates must be able to function effectively in stressful situations and tolerate physically, mentally and emotionally taxing workloads. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and situations; display flexibility and be able to function in the face of uncertainties, Compassion, integrity, concern for others, effective interpersonal skills, ability to function as an effective team player, interest and motivation to learn are personal qualities required during the educational process.

Letters of Recommendation/Evaluation:

The applicant must request letters of recommendation/evaluation from two professionals to be submitted directly to the Office of Student Affairs. It is preferred that one letter be from a college professor who has taught the applicant and can speak to the applicant’s abilities, strengths and weaknesses academically. The second letter may be from a health professional who knows the applicant well. An applicant’s file is not complete until all letters of recommendation are received. Applicants must download the Letter of Recommendation Form from the college web site. In accord with FERPA standards, an applicant must indicate whether or not he/she waives the right to review the contents of the letter of recommendation/evaluation and sign the form accordingly.

 
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