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Admissions requirements and standards are designed to ensure scholastic success in the professional Pharm.D. program. Selecting a candidate for the future practice of pharmacy involves many important factors, including academic background, test scores, letters of reference and pharmacy experience. A qualified applicant will be invited to visit the College of Pharmacy for a required personal interview. Because admission information is updated regularly, applicants should verify current requirements on the College of Pharmacy website. The most current admission information will always be posted at this site.
Admission to the 3.5 year Doctor of Pharmacy degree program requires completion of a minimum of 64 semester hours of preprofessional education at an accredited college or university. This typically takes two years of preprofessional study. Application can be made after the completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework. Federal financial aid eligibility for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program begins when a student has earned a minimum of 72 semester hours of combined preprofessional and graduate coursework.
Applications are made through PharmCAS.
Courses
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Semester Hours
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General Chemistry - lab required
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8
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Organic Chemistry - lab required
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8
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Microbiology - lab required
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4
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Biology - Choose from A&P, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biology 1 & 2
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8
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Math or Science Options | 6 - 8 |
Math Choose from: 1) Calculus 2) College Algebra & Pre-Calculus 3) College Algebra & Trigonometry |
4-6 |
Statistics | 3 |
Psychology or Sociology
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3
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Speech
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3
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English Composition
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6
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Economics (Macro recommended) or Accounting
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3
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General Electives
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6 - 8 |
Total Prerequisites
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64 |
Prospective pharmacy students are strongly encouraged to obtain work experience in a pharmacy setting. An example of appropriate experience is as a pharmacy technician in either a hospital or community pharmacy.
Personal interviews for the next entering class will begin in September. Throughout the duration of the interview process, applicants are accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program on a continual basis until the class is full.
Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have further questions. Direct all materials and inquiries to:
Mailing Address:
Harding University College of Pharmacy
Office of Admissions
915 E. Market Avenue #12230
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
Phone: 501-299-9150
Fax: 501-279-5525
Email: pharmacy@harding.edu
You will receive confirmation of receipt of application materials via email approximately one week after submitting your materials. If additional information is required, you will be notified and given adequate time to submit the required items.
International Applicant RequirementsHarding University's College of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 S. LaSalle Street Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603; 312-664-3575; fax: 312-664-4652; website: www.acpe-accredit.org.
The Gateway for Onboarding Learners of Distinction (GOLD) Program is intended to guarantee highly qualified students a position in the College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program after the successful completion of prerequisite courses and maintenance of certain academic criteria at Harding University or an affiliated college or university.
To be eligible for the College of Pharmacy’s GOLD Program, students must meet the following requirements:
Once admitted to the GOLD, a student must meet the following academic requirements in order to successfully matriculate into the Pharm.D. program:
Completion of these requirements:
* Advanced Placement (AP) credit(s) accepted by Harding University meet this requirement. Math and science prerequisites completed at other regionally accredited post-secondary institutions may be allowed but must have prior approval from the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Pharmacy.
Summer | Fall/Spring | |
First - Third professional years | $8,861 | $19,908/semester |
Fourth professional year | $1,181/credit hour | $1,181/credit hour |
*Tuition for students taking fewer than 7 hours per summer term or 12 hours per fall/spring term is $1,181/credit hour.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change based on the recommendation and approval of the Board of Trustees. Any new tuition and fee schedule is effective at the beginning of the summer term.
Learn more about the Federal Financial Aid Cost of Attendance and find a comprehensive listing of expenses that may be associated with enrollment.
For specific financial aid information, contact the Student Financial Services Office at 501-279-4081.
Contact the Student Financial Services Office at 501-279-4257.
Tuition and fees are subject to change based on the recommendation and approval of Harding's Board of Trustees. Any new tuition and fee schedule is effective at the beginning of the summer term.
Students are required to authorize and submit to a criminal background check with fingerprinting, including background checks for sex offenses and crimes against minors to obtain an Arkansas pharmacy intern license; some clinical sites require updated criminal background checks and random drug testing; these additional costs would be the students' responsibility; non-compliance with the criminal background checks and/or drug testing policies may be cause for dismissal from the program.
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Proficiency in basic computer skills (word-processing, databases, Internet searches, email) is expected of all entering students, as the curriculum will incorporate the use of computer technology. Additionally, all students in the program will be expected to have access to the Internet. Students are required to have their own laptop computer upon entry into the program. All students will be expected to purchase or have the required medical equipment needed to meet program requirements. An approved lab coat with a school-issued patch is provided.
Each student must carry professional liability insurance coverage, which is included in tuition.
Portions of the curriculum require travel to various locations. Clinical experiences entail travel to clinical sites. Students must provide their own transportation to experiential sites and classroom activities. It is therefore required that all pharmacy students have a means of transportation. This includes a valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance if transportation is to be provided through a personal vehicle. Doctor of Pharmacy students are responsible for all costs associated with travel and off-campus clinical experiences. Transportation and food are the most common out-of pocket expenses. Some sites will require additional living arrangements to be made, which will be the student's responsibility.
To obtain an Arkansas pharmacy intern license, students are required to authorize and submit to a criminal background check with fingerprinting, including sex offenses and crimes against minors. An Arkansas pharmacy intern license is required for participation in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Inability to obtain an Arkansas pharmacy intern license would be cause for dismissal from the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Some students may also be expected to submit to random drug testing required by clinical practice sites. These additional costs are the students' responsibility. Non-compliance with the criminal background checks and/or drug testing policies may be cause for dismissal from the program. Criminal background checks and drug screens are common pre-employment procedures.
Applicants selected for admission to the program must provide evidence of good health, no communicable diseases, and required immunizations and screenings prior to matriculation. Forms are available to those accepted into the program.
Immunizations and screening tests required are as follows:
Additionally, all pharmacy students are required to maintain health insurance and CPR certification. A copy of the front and back of the health insurance card should be submitted to myRecordTracker prior to admission and annually while in the program.
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