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Accreditation. The University of Connecticut's Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted candidate status by The American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), 311 West Superior Street, Suite 512, Chicago, IL 60610, 312/664-3575, 800/533-3606; FAX, 312/664-4652, and is scheduled to be evaluated for accreditation during the 2000-2001 academic year. The granting of candidate status denotes a developmental program, which has taken into account ACPE accreditaion standards. Graduates of a class designated as having candidate status have the same rights and privileges as graduates of a program which has accreditation status, including eligibility for licensure.
The School of Pharmacy also offers a number of courses leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Students holding the degree of Bachelor of Science may prepare for the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in pharmaceutics, medicinal and natural products chemistry, pharmacology, or toxicology. The Master of Science degree in pharmaceutical sciences may be awarded in the above subject areas and pharmacy administration (see the Graduate School Catalog).
Regional Plan. In conformity with plans approved by the Boards of Trustees of the six New England land grant universities for regionalization of certain fields of specialized education, the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy has been designated as a regional New England school for all other New England states except Rhode Island. Regional students receive a significant tuition savings over out-of-state tuition rates. Regional status is granted for studies during the pre-pharmacy and pharmacy phases.
Admission. Admission to the professional program in Pharmacy is competitive. Students should apply for admission to the School of Pharmacy after completion of their third semester of study for entry into the professional program in the following fall. All required math and science courses must be completed by May for entry into the professional program the following fall semester. Students must have 24 of the 30 general education course credits completed, including sociology, economics, and public speaking, before admission into the fall semester. Students who have not fulfilled the University General Education requirements (Groups I, II, IVa, IVb, V, and VI) before they enter the professional program will have to complete those courses by May of the second professional year. The Pharmacy program is upper division. Interested students entering as freshman or sophomores should identify themselves as pre-Pharmacy majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Pre-Pharmacy studemts will be advised through the Academic Center for Entering Students (ACES).
Those students who have met all the following criteria will be admitted: 1) completed all freshmen-sophomore course requirements at the University of Connecticut; 2) Earned a minimum of 2.7 grade point average (GPA) in all required math and science classes; 3) Earned a minimum GPA of 2.5 in English 105 and 109 or a grade of 2.5 in English 250); 4) Earned a grade no less than 2.0 in any of the above classes, 5) Completed a School of Pharmacy Professional Program application.
All other students will be considered on a competitive basis depending
on seats available. To be competitive, students should have a total GPA
and a math and science GPA of 2.5 or better. All required prerequisite
science courses
should have been passed with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Application deadline is March 1 for September admission. Application review will begin in February and the review process continued on a space available basis. Highly qualified students may be considered for early admission.
Communication Skills. It is essential that Pharmacy students have good written and oral communication skills. Students must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and with other members of the health care team. The final applicant pool will be interviewed.
For admission to the pharmacy program, completion of a Test of Spoken English (TSE) with a minimum score of 50 is required of all international applicants and U.S. citizens or permanent residents for whom English has not been the primary language.
1) A semester grade point average of 2.0 or above in required Pharmacy courses. (Students are subject to dismissal if there is more than one semester in which they earn a semester grade point average below 2.0 in required Pharmacy courses.)In addition, to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in English, the student must receive a grade of 2.0 or above in Interpersonal Skills Development (PHRM 206) and in Prescription Processing Lab (PHRM 210) to continue into the clinical experience sequence.
2) A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in all required Pharmacy courses is required to enroll in clinical clerkships/rotations.
3) A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in all Pharmacy/University courses is required for graduation.
All required Pharmacy courses must be taken for a grade (i.e. may not be taken on Pass / Fail or Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory).
Failure to meet any of the requirements may result in dismissal of the student from the program.
The student has the right to appeal in writing to the Office of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy any dismissal decision.
Physical Examination Requirements. By the beginning of the first semester in the professional program, all students are required to have an initial physical examination including CBC and urinalysis. Additionally, all students are required to have Rubeola titer; a Varicella titer; a Rubella titer (note: even though you may have already had measles and/or chicken pox as a child, you still need titers); a DT (Diptheria/Tetanus) shot; Hepatitis B immunization (a series of three injections for Hepatitis B and mandatory post-titer level); and a PPD. The tuberculin Test or PPD must be repeated annually. In addition, a medical release form must be signed annually. Rubella immunization is necessary if the titer is absent. You must have had an updated Tetanus immunization within the last 10 years.
Students may have the health requirements conducted by Health Services or may elect to have the physical examination and required tests performed by a private physician.
In compliance with the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, the School of Pharmacy will hold mandatory annual educational sessions on the Blood Borne Pathogen standards.
Transportation. Students must provide their own transportation to clerkship or externship sites during the professional program. They should allow for transportation expenses and parking fees where necessary.
Health Insurance. All students in the School of Pharmacy are required to carry health insurance as stated in the University's health policy. It is the student's responsibility to present a completed Verification of Health Form to the Coordinator of Professional Experience Program, School of Pharmacy, Room 255. This must be done annually, prior to the start of classes. It is also the student's responsibility to re-present proof of coverage (by filling out a Verification of Health Insurance Form) to the Coordinator of Professional Experience Program in advance of the expiration date should it occur sometime in the middle of any semester.
Any medical expenses incurred by the student while participating in the clinical portion of the program will be assumed by the student.
Professional Liability Coverage. All students in the professional phase of the curriculum are required to carry specific professional liability (malpractice) coverage. The student will automatically be billed for this on their University fee bill. Although the State of Connecticut has statuatory protection for students in "field placement programs" (Chapter 53 of the Connecticut General Statutes), there are sites that will not accept this as adequate protection. Therefore, the School of Pharmacy requires all students to have the blanket University malpractice coverage.
Additional Degrees. Students wishing to take a second degree in another school or college should consult the Associate Dean of the School of Pharmacy early in their professional program.
Intern Registration. It is mandatory that all Pharmacy students register with the Connecticut Board of Pharmacy upon admission to the Pharmacy professional program. Failure to receive and maintain a valid Pharmacy intern card will result in students not being allowed to participate in clerkship, externship, or any of the other practica component of the curriculum.
License to Practice Pharmacy. Any request for information concerning
Connecticut internship training requirements and other qualifications for
examination and licensure as a pharmacist should be addressed to The Board
Administration, Commission of Pharmacy, State Office Building, Hartford,
Connecticut, 06106. Students seeking licensure in other states should contact
the Boards of Pharmacy in those states.
Degree Requirements for the Pharm.D. (B.S.) Upon recommendation
of the faculty, the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (Bachelor of Science in
Pharmacy Studies) is awarded by vote of the Board of Trustees to students
who have met the following requirements: (1) earned a total of 196 (125)
credits; (2) completed all requirements for the Professional Program; (3)
completed at least 30 credits of general education courses, defined as
behavioral, social, and humanistic areas of knowledge; (4) satisfied the
University's General Education Requirements; (5) earned at least a 2.0
grade point average for all calculable Upper Division course work; and
(6) earned a 2.0 grade point average for all calculable required Pharmacy
courses.
The University Senate has adopted University General Education Requirements in a variety of curricula areas, which must be satisfied as part of every degree program. These requirements are listed in the Appendix of this Catalog.
Pharmacy students must complete the following requirements as preparation for the professional program. Students should note that these courses may also fulfill University General Education requirements.
Mathematics
Math 115Q - Calculus I or MATH 112Q and Math 113Q - Introductory Calculus 1 and 2, (counts toward Group III of the University GeneralScience and Technology
Education requirements.
BIOL 107 - Principles of Biology(Counts toward Group VIII of the University General Education requirements.)
CHEM 127Q - General Chemistry
CHEM 128Q - General Chemistry
CHEM 243 - Organic Chemistry
CHEM 244 - Organic Chemistry
MCB 203 - Biochemistry
MCB 229 - Microbiology
PHYS 121Q - Elements of Physics
Communication Theory/Practice
COMS 105 - Principles of Public SpeakingSocial Organization
Any 100's level Sociology course (counts toward Group VII of the University General Education requirements)Economic Theory
ECON 111 - Principles of Macroeconomics (counts toward Group VII of the University General Education requirements)Students will be admitted to the Pharmacy Studies degree program after completion of the required two-year pre-Pharmacy program (64 credits)
III. Program Requirements
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their descriptions.
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| Fall Semester | |
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| 219 General Principles and Organ System Overview | 3 |
| 233 Bio-Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| 202 Health Care Organization | 1 |
| 203 Social Behavioral Aspects of Pharmacy | 2 |
| 201 Pharmaceutical Care | |
| 204 Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy | 4 |
| Practice and Principles of Pharmacoeconomics Electives | 2 |
| Total credits: 15 | |
| Spring Semester | |
| Credits | |
| 220 Nervous System | 5 |
| 234 Bio-Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| 235 Bio-Organic Lab | 1 |
| 206 Interpersonal Skills Development | 2 |
| 201 Pharmaceutical Care | 1 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total credits: 15 | |
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| Fall Semester | |
| Credits | |
| 221 Cardiovascular/Renal/Respiratory | 4 |
| 242 Solution & Solid Dosage Forms | 4 |
| 244 Dosage Forms Prep Lab I | 1 |
| 245C Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| 253 Therapeutics I | 2 |
| 207 Pharmaceutical Care | |
| Total credits: 14 | |
| Spring Semester | |
| Credits | |
| 222 Endocrine/GI Systems | 3 |
| 246 Dispersed Systems | 3 |
| 208 Pharmacy Law and Ethics | 3 |
| 254 Therapeutics II | 3 |
| 247 Dosage Forms Preparation Laboratory II | 1 |
| 207 Pharmaceutical Care | 1 |
| PATH 297 Pathobiology | 3 |
| Total credits: 17 | |
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Doctor of Pharmacy - 71 credits Students will be admitted to the Pharm.D. degree program after earning the BS in Pharmacy Studies at the School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut. |
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| Fall Semester | |
| Credits | |
| 225 Toxicology | 2 |
| 224 Chemotherapy | 2 |
| 255 Therapeutics III | 2 |
| 257 Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| 223 Pharmacology Discussion/Lab | 1 |
| 209 Pharmaceutical Care | |
| 200 Evaluation Skills | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total credits: 16 | |
| Spring Semester | |
| Credits | |
| 226 Immunology | 3 |
| 256 Therapeutics IV | 3 |
| 211 Introduction to Clinical practice | 2 |
| 212 Prescription Processing (Lab) | 3 |
| 210 Non-Prescription Medication | 3 |
| 209 Pharmaceutical Care | 1 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total credits: 19 | |
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36 credits Rotating Professional Experiences (1 credit = 40 hours) |
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| 262 Professional Experience in Community Pharmacy | 4 |
| 263 Professional Experience in Hospital Pharmacy | 4 |
| 264 Professional Experience in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy | 4 |
| 265 Professional Experience in General Medicine | 4 |
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| 266 Professional Experience in Cardiology | 4 |
| 267 Professional Experience in Infectious Disease | 4 |
| 268 Professional Experience in Oncology | 4 |
| 269 Professional Experience in Psychiatry | 4 |
| 270 Professional Experience in Pediatrics | 4 |
| 271 Professional Experience in Geriatrics | 4 |
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| 272 Professional Experience in Community Practice II | 2 - 4 |
| 273 Professional Experience in Critical Care | 2 - 4 |
| 274 Professional Experience in Dermatology | 2 - 4 |
| 275 Professional Experience in Drug Control | 2 - 4 |
| 276 Professional Experience in Emergency Medicine | 2 - 4 |
| 277 Professional Experience in Home Health Care | 2 - 4 |
| 278 Professional Experience in Hospital Pharmacy II | 2 - 4 |
| 279 Professional Experience in Industry | 2 - 4 |
| 280 Professional Experience in Managed Care | 2 - 4 |
| 281 Professional Experience in Nuclear Pharmacy | 2 - 4 |
| 282 Professional Experience in Nutrition | 2 - 4 |
| 283 Professional Experience in Obstetrics/Gynecology | 2 - 4 |
| 284 Professional Experience in a Skilled Care Nursing Facility | 2 - 4 |
| 285 Professional Experience Surgery | 2 - 4 |
| PHAR 298 Special Topics in Pharmacy | 2 - 4 |
| PHAR 299 Research Experience (GPA 2.8) | 2 - 4 |
| Total credits for Doctor of Pharmacy - 196 | |
Exemptions and Substitution. Students
who desire to be excused from any of these requirements or to substitute
other courses for those prescribed, should consult the Associate Dean of
the school. The Dean of the School of Pharmacy must approve such exemptions
or substitutions. The Curriculum Committee must also approve waivers and
substitutions for professional courses, including those for University
Scholars.
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