Shortened(i.e. 3-3.5 year) programs?

[dcreynol]

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Hey,
I was looking over some posts and learned that Midwestern Glendale was a 3 year program, and that Ferris State has an option of 3.5 years. Do most schools have this type of accelerated programs? Could ya'll please tell me what some of the other schools are that have more compact programs?
Thanks in advance,
Dave

 

[Roxicet]

Look into Southwestern Oklahoma State University:


TOP 10 Reasons to attend SWOSU: (#6 and #3 and #1 specifically)
www.swosu.edu/depts/pharmacy/index.htm


6. Many courses offered two (2) or three (3) times a year.

This allows maximal flexibility for the student who wishes to graduate ahead of schedule. SWOSU is the only pharmacy school in the US with a fully active summer program. Students come to SWOSU from across the nation to take courses during the summer. At other pharmacy schools, courses are only offered once a year, forcing students to move throught the program in a "lock-step" fashion. If one course is failed, the student must wait an entire academic year to re-take it. At SWOSU, a failed course is invariably availabe the next semester or summer, minimizing academic disruptions.

3. Students admitted three (3) times a year.

The largest class is admitted for the Fall semester.

1. One of the least expensive Schools of Pharmacy in the US.

You get a GREAT education at an affordable price.

First Year Tuition - Pharm.D.
In-State $ 2,560
Out of State $6,080
Other Fees $ 2,184

edit: Oh, and the application fee is only $15, and no letters of reccomendation required.🙂

 

[cyclopropane]

I think UOP has a shortened program..

http://www1.uop.edu/pharmacy/dop-overview.html

Cyclopropane

 

[lord999]

And MCOP Worchester too.

SWOSOP is a great school by the way, and allows you to accelerate even if you don't attend that school.

 

[LVPharm]

Albany College of Pharmay has a 3 year "accelerated option". Nevada College of Pharmacy (my school) is also 3 years.

 

[jdpharmd?]

LECOM is a 3-year. You're right about Ferris having a 3.5 option. Midwestern-Glendale is 3-year, and Midwestern-Downers Grove has a 3.5 year option. Some of the reasons that Southwestern Oklahoma State University give to attend are really really bizarre, in my opinion.

 

[Roxicet]

Some of the reasons that Southwestern Oklahoma State University give to attend are really really bizarre, in my opinion.

I know.

5. Clinical rotations available in the Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Lawton, and Lubbock, Texas.

woo-hoo!!! Let's partay.

 

[dcreynol]

I just wanted to say thanks. I appreciate it!

 

[Caverject]

The only way to get into SWOSU is one of two. 1st, be an Oklahoma resident. The other way is to attend SWOSU as an undergrad. If you go that route, you have to be an outstanding student to get into the pharmacy program if your from any of the other 49 states.

Also, South University is a 3 year program as well! Im sure LVPharmD wouldn't be to happy if you guys forgot her/him! (Las Vegas is also a 3 year)

 

[lovilla]

Originally posted by South2006
The only way to get into SWOSU is one of two. 1st, be an Oklahoma resident. The other way is to attend SWOSU as an undergrad. If you go that route, you have to be an outstanding student to get into the pharmacy program if your from any of the other 49 states.

One of my friends is a Texas resident and was accepted to SWOSU. She didn't go to SWOSU as an undegrad.

 

[dcreynol]

I am a little confused. So, is it possible for a non-Oklahoma resident or non-Oklahoma student to get accepted into SWOSU?

 

[jdpharmd?]

Originally posted by dcreynol
I am a little confused. So, is it possible for a non-Oklahoma resident or non-Oklahoma student to get accepted into SWOSU?

Possilbe, difficult. Look at their average GPA, and # of instate vs. out of state student that they accept.

Hint: 2002
In state: 65
Out of state: 15
Ave GPA: 3.44
Application to enrollment ratio: 3.6:1
Source: http://www.aacp.org/Docs/MainNavigation/ForStudentsApplicants/5393_PSARtab8.pdf

Small class size, state school, high ave GPA.

 

[Modnar]

Of course, what they're not telling you is that SWOSU is in a teeny tiny town where there's nothing to do. I suppose some folks like the rural life, but this ex-Okie won't touch SWOSU with a ten foot pole.

 

[DrKemKem]

Of course, what they're not telling you is that SWOSU is in a teeny tiny town where there's nothing to do. I suppose some folks like the rural life, but this ex-Okie won't touch SWOSU with a ten foot pole.

True..it's a small town..but it's a pretty school, and if you prefer small class sizes..like I do..then you can manage it for a few years..I think..only thing I didn't like was I didn't see enough black people...lol

 

[humtum]

HEY
IS IT EASY TO GET IN Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

 

[Caverject]

Sure is...in fact make it your only choice when you apply!

 

[humtum]

Sure is...in fact make it your only choice when you apply!

het caverject how easy is it to get in? Seriously I am looking for any school that will give me chance to get in pharmacy and show my ability to improve. Due to some family situation I was unable to maintain good gpa,
thankx in advance

 

[Caverject]

het caverject how easy is it to get in? Seriously I am looking for any school that will give me chance to get in pharmacy and show my ability to improve. Due to some family situation I was unable to maintain good gpa,
thankx in advance

That comment was dripping with sarcasm....

It is not easy to get in. You can get in four ways
1) Be an Oklahoma Resident
2) Go to SWOSU for your undergrad
3) Do your undergrad at an Oklahoma school
4) Pray to the lord

This is a very selective school to get into. There is no easy school out there. If you are serious about pharmacy school, you need to have a decent GPA and a good PCAT

 

[Glycerin]

het caverject how easy is it to get in? Seriously I am looking for any school that will give me chance to get in pharmacy and show my ability to improve. Due to some family situation I was unable to maintain good gpa,
thankx in advance

In that case, you should look into applying to several schools and EARLY - say...a couple of months ago. 😉 Schools with rolling admissions seem to be the way to go with applicants who have lower GPAs, since you are not competing with as many other applicants. Good luck.

 

[humtum]

In that case, you should look into applying to several schools and EARLY - say...a couple of months ago. 😉 Schools with rolling admissions seem to be the way to go with applicants who have lower GPAs, since you are not competing with as many other applicants. Good luck.

hey FutureRxGal

thank you, would you be kind enough to tell me which schools has rolling admissions.
appreciate it

 

[Glycerin]

hey FutureRxGal

thank you, would you be kind enough to tell me which schools has rolling admissions.
appreciate it

There are MANY schools with rolling admissions. I don't know them all. The best thing to do is to spend some time on PharmCAS and AACP and read the schools' websites. Also, you could search the pre-pharmacy forum by using "rolling" as your keyword. 🙂

 

[ultracet]

from most that i've heard rolling admissions are extremely common/popular