Application Instructions for Pharm.D. Program
APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE IN FALL OF 2008 IS NOW CLOSED
This space will be updated by approximately June 1, 2008 with application instructions for entrance in Fall of 2009.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
Early application is encouraged (6-8 weeks prior to established deadlines). We use a rolling admissions process and begin review of applications in September . Please review the Important Notes section below for important information regarding your application.
Deadlines for application for entrance in Fall 2008
Early Decision: August 31 , 2007
Your PharmCAS AND UK Supplemental Applications are both due prior to August 31, 2007
Regular Decision
PharmCAS application due: January 4, 2008
UK Supplemental application due: January 15, 2008
Step 1 - PharmCAS application
Submit an online application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) at www.pharmcas.org. Applicants will submit the following directly to PharmCAS:
- Application
- Transcripts
- Reference forms: Available when you open the PharmCAS application. Submit a total of three references. We do not accept references from family members.
- PCAT scores: Send PCAT scores to PharmCAS using Code 104; Do not send scores to UK.
Please note: For entrance in Fall 2008, we will NOT consider January 2008 PCAT scores.
The application, reference forms, and detailed instructions are found at www.pharmcas.org
*It is not necessary to wait for the arrival of references, transcripts, fall grades, or PCAT scores to e-submit your PharmCAS application.
Step 2 - University of Kentucky Supplemental Application
- Complete the UK Supplemental Application and Letter of Motivation online. Note: Please remember to print a copy of your application for your records.
- Submit payment online using a credit card (MasterCard or Visa). The UK Supplemental Application fee is $75.00 (We do not accept checks.)
Please use the STATUS link on your PharmCAS application to verify that we have received your supplemental application. We will begin to update this information in PharmCAS in August and will provide updates weekly thereafter.
Important Notes
Rolling Admissions
Please note that the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy uses a rolling admissions process. While our application deadline is January 4, we begin review of applications in September through the Early Decision process. We interview applicants and make admissions decisions on a continual basis until the class is filled.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early (summer months or September) as waiting until the January deadline will mean that many positions in the class will already be filled and interview spaces will be more limited.
Important Note regarding your PharmCAS application: PharmCAS will not begin to verify your transcripts and process your application until you complete the following:
1.
E-submit your complete PharmCAS application
2. Arrange for sealed official transcripts to be mailed to PharmCAS directly from every U.S. and Canadian postsecondary institution attended
3. Pay the correct PharmCAS application fee
It is not necessary to wait for the arrival of references, transcripts, fall grades, or PCAT scores to e-submit your application.
Early Decision and Regular Decision Deadline Notes
The interview dates for each admission cycle are set in late summer by our Pharmacy Admissions Office. Those dates may vary considerably from year to year. It is strongly suggested that applicants apply well in advance, 6-8 weeks, of either the Early Decision deadline (Aug. 31) or the Regular Admission deadline (Jan. 4) to allow for the time necessary for PharmCAS to verify and process your transcripts.
Early Decision Deadline: August 31, 2007
It is required that applicants submit both PharmCAS and UK Supplemental application PRIOR to this date. See above note.
Additional Requirements
Applicants should be aware that both criminal background checks and drug screens are becoming increasingly common requirements for enrollment and/or participation in some coursework in the College of Pharmacy and for eventual licensure as a pharmacist. Because of this, both may become required for admission and continuation in the College. The types of tests required, and the costs involved, are subject to change and are often beyond the control of the College of Pharmacy and the University. The expenses for such checks and screens are borne by the individual applicant and/or student.
Questions?
Contact the University of Kentucky Pre-Pharmacy Advisor at 859-323-2755 or via email.
