SIUE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

School of Pharmacy Office of Student AffairsChris Lynch, Acting Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Connie Stamper-Carr, Director of Student ServicesTessa Keys, Academic Advisor

Overview

Admissions Information

Class Demographics

Pre Pharmacy Curriculum

Tips for Success

Questions

Admissions CriteriaOverall GPA

Pre-Pharmacy GPAMath/ Science GPA

Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)Recommendation Letters

InterviewWriting Assignment

The above criteria have been shown to bepredictors of academic success for pharmacy

students

Class Demographics2011 20122012 20132013 20142014

Total Students 82 8282 8383 8383

IllinoisIllinois 7272 7171 7979 7979

Southern ILSouthern IL 4040 3232 4646 5252

Central ILCentral IL 2424 2424 2929 1818

Northern ILNorthern IL 88 1515 44 99

OtherOther 1010 1111 44 44

Academic Academic AveragesAverages

Cumulative Cumulative GPAGPA

3.613.61 3.633.63 3.653.65 3.543.54

Pre-Pharm GPAPre-Pharm GPA 3.643.64 3.693.69 3.693.69 3.603.60

Sci/Math GPASci/Math GPA 3.583.58 3.633.63 3.653.65 3.533.53

PCATPCAT 7575 7575 6868 6464

Admissions – Important DatesBegin the application process one year before you want to enter the School of Pharmacy

June-PharmCAS application availableSeptember – Last date to take the PCAT examNovember 1 – Application deadlineFebruary – Interview/writing sample letters and denial letters mailedFebruary – InterviewsMarch - Admissions decisionsEarly August – Semester begins

Pre Pharmacy Curriculum – 70 hrsGeneral Chemistry (with lab) – 10 hoursOrganic Chemistry (with lab) – 8 hoursGeneral Biology (with lab) – 8 hoursPhysics – 8 hoursHuman Anatomy & Physiology – 8 hoursCalculus – 5 hoursEnglish Composition/Literature – 6 hoursSocial Science/Humanities/Philosophy – 9 hoursEconomics/Communications – 6 hours

Equivalencies at other schools available at www.siue.edu/registrar/transfer/pharmacy.shtml

Tips for SuccessMake choices that will allow you to make the best grades possible and take as many science courses as possible before you take the PCAT.

Pre-pharmacy curriculum can be completed in 2 years. However, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has reported that increasing numbers of students enter pharmacy school with at least 3 years of college work.

Tips for Success Continued

Try to get pharmacy related experience Volunteer and community/volunteer experience is helpful—especially health care related experience.

Get involved in student organizations at SIUE. The Pre-Pharmacy Association exists to help students who are interested in the pharmacy professoin. Email ccarr@siue.edu from your SIUE email address to request subscription to the list serve.

Contact the SIUE School of PharmacyOffice of Student Affairs

We are always willing to talk to students. Please contact us if you have questions (618-650-5150; pharmacy@siue.edu)

200 University Park Drive, Suite 220

Questions?