WHY UT?
STUDENT PROFILES Sara Baltensperger Class of 2019
WE PREPARE OUR GRADUATES TO BE PRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS IN ALL AREAS OF PHARMACY: CLINICAL SPECIALTIES, COMMUNITY PRACTICE, TEACHING AND RESEARCH.
Crystal L. Harrison Class of 2017
Michael E. Braud Class of 2018
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy is:
OUTSTANDING. The UTHSC College of Pharmacy dates back to 1898,
and we are consistently ranked in the top 20 colleges of pharmacy in the nation.
PROGRESSIVE. As a part of the curriculum, student pharmacists spend three semesters studying therapeutics and three semesters engaging in advanced practice experiences. GLOBAL. Student pharmacists can take advantage of our International Program, which allows students to participate in a month-long clinical experience in one of 12 foreign countries.
DISTINCT. We are the only College of Pharmacy in Tennessee that offers PharmD/PhD, PharmD/MHIIM and PharmD/MBA programs. THE BEST CHOICE FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION IN TENNESSEE. UTHSC offers the state’s best value in pharmacy education, coupled with a longstanding tradition of excellence and innovation in clinical training.
DEGREES OFFERED
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • PharmD/PhD • PharmD/Masters of Business Administration (MBA) • PharmD/Masters of Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIIM)
• Medication Therapy Management • Nuclear Pharmacy • Informatics • Immunizations
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK Our average admitted student has an overall grade point average (GPA) of approximately 3.4 and a science GPA of approximately 3.3. PHARMACY COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS (PHARMCAS) February 1 is the deadline, although we recommend submission of materials in the fall, one year prior to planned enrollment. The UTHSC COP also participates in the PharmCAS Early Decision Program. It has an early September submission deadline. PHARMACY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST (PCAT) The national average is the 50th percentile; our entering class median composite scores have ranged between the 60th to 70th percentile.
“I chose the Memphis campus because the city is abundant in opportunity and promise, especially in the medical profession with the high quality and diverse medical facilities available to us as students. Learning on a campus with other health professions allows students to establish an open-minded outlook that proves beneficial to any medical team.”
“My interest in the Nashville campus first started when I learned about its small, cozy size, as well as the close relationships held between the student body and professors. Upon visiting the city I fell in love with the relaxed, friendly small town atmosphere coupled with the energetic feel and amenities that Nashville offers. The city is known for its cultural diversity and innovation in health care and technology providing great opportunities to learn about other avenues of pharmacy.”
“I was ready to experience the mountains, the outdoors, the collegetown, and the rich history that Knoxville has to offer. Knoxville is not too big, not too small, and feels like a place you can call home. Located right next to the UT Medical Center, you are put right in the center of the medical world which makes for an excellent learning experience.”
RESIDENCY PLACEMENT
CLASSES OF 2016-2019 Members of our student body have been selected based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, and dedication to the practice of pharmacy. They come from all walks of life, each with the potential and determination to utilize their unique strengths and perspectives to improve the health and quality of life of their patients and communities.
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in 2015 more UTHSC COP student pharmacists were placed in residencies than any other in-state college or school of pharmacy. For PGY1 residencies, UT was in the top 3 percent of all colleges in the nation for number of students who matched with residency programs. 2015 ASHP RESIDENCY PLACEMENT DATA
AFTER GRADUATION 2015 Job Placement Information
UTHSC COP-58
APPLICATION CHECKLIST o PharmCAS application o Transcripts o Letters of recommendation (3) o Personal statement o PCAT score ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW After reviewing applications, selected applicants are invited for an on-campus interview with our admissions committee between September and March. PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK General Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . 8 hours Organic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . 8 hours General Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hours Microbiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours Anatomy/Physiology . . . . . . . . 8 hours English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 hours
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
Belmont-15
<0.5%
1%
Union-13
Institutional Pharmacy
13.7%
42%
South -5 0
AfricanAmerican American Indian/ Alaska Native Two or Asian more races
Caucasian
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, CLASS OF 2019 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Chemistry
Biochemistry
Other
Pre-professional programs
Chain Pharmacy
36%
Independent Pharmacy
Number of students
70.4%
Biology
7%
Fellowship
Lipscomb-15
14.6%
Pharmacy students’ home states. Not shown – Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and Panama.
11%
ETSU-17
DIVERSITY
<1%
Residency
2%
Engineering
Nutrition
10
20
30
40
50
60
1%
Other Unknown