Doctor of Pharmacy
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PRE-PROFESSIONAL STATUS
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) students are classified as pre-professional or professional. Pre-professional students are undergraduate students who have not been admitted to the professional phase of study in their program. Professional students have been accepted into the professional phase of one of the various degree programs. Pre-professional students are subject to the Undergraduate Academic Advising Monitoring System guidelines within the College. This may result in varying academic status classifications, including academic warning, academic probation, and academic suspension.
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program is conducted by the Office of Student Services in the College. Oversight of the processes and standards for admission to the program are established and periodically reviewed by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee. The Admissions and Academic Standards Committed delegates some authority to make programmatic admissions decisions to the Coordinator of Admissions and the Office of Student Services but ultimately holds the authority to make the final decision to admit or decline to admit a student to the program.
All correspondence on this subject should be directed to:
COPHS Admissions
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St., GH 134
Houston, Texas 77004-9987
E-mail: cophsadmissions@tsu.edu
The primary application for admission to the program is completed through PharmCAS. A completed application, including all required supporting credentials, should be received by the College Admissions Office as early as possible. Please refer to the College website for the specific application deadline for the Doctor of Pharmacy Program (new students are admitted only in the Fall semester
- Before admission to the Professional Pharmacy Program, students must have completed all of the requirements of the pre-pharmacy curriculum and met any institutional transfer requirements
- Any grades below “C” (2.00) will be accepted on a course-by-course basis at the time of application review. Students who meet GPA requirements but have several grades below "C" may be denied admission to the program after the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee review.
- The online application for admissions to the Entry-Level Pharm.D. Program and completed credentials must be received by the deadline stated on the College website for the year of admission.
- The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is optional for all students seeking admission.
- Applicants must be interviewed before admission is offered. A completed online admission application is required before your application will be reviewed and an interview is extended. Additionally, submission of all required documentation does not guarantee an invitation for an interview.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Currently enrolled professional-program students must maintain an average of “C” (2.00) or better and earn grades of “C” or better in required courses in any given year. If these standards are not maintained, the following rules will be enforced:
- If offered, students may repeat the course(s) during the summer at the University or any approved accredited university before they can enter the next professional year of study. Students desiring to take pharmacy courses off-campus or in other departments of the University must secure permission from the Associate Dean for Pharm.D. Academic Affairs before registration.
- Students failing professional courses (i.e., grades less than ‘C’) will be allowed to repeat it twice. Students failing to receive a satisfactory grade after three unsuccessful attempts will not be allowed to continue in the Program.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS IN PHARMACY
- First-Year Professional (P1) students must have been approved for admission to the professional program by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee.
- Second-Year Professional (P2) students are Pharm.D. students who successfully completed all prescribed first-year courses with a grade of “C” or better, completed the P1 formative exam, and completed the P1 co-curricular requirements.
- Third-Year Professional (P3) students are Pharm.D. students who have completed all prescribed first and second-year courses with a grade of “C” or better, completed the P2 formative exam, and P2 co-curricular requirements.
- Fourth-Year Professional (P4) Pharm.D. students are students who have successfully completed pre-professional, first, second and third year prescribed courses with a grade of “C” or better, passed the P3 summative examination, and P3 co-curricular requirements. All students must have completed all prerequisites before the beginning of their P4 year to begin advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
- Students are required to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better.
GRADUATION
All requirements for graduation with the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy degree must be completed within six years after enrollment in the Professional Program. During the semester before graduation, students must file a graduation application. They should contact the Office of Student Services regarding the graduation application process.
FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN SCHOOLS OF PHARMACY
The Faculty of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has approved the following stipulations for all graduates of Foreign Schools of Pharmacy seeking the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Texas Southern University:
- All applicants in this category apply to the program as a first-year student and complete all prerequisites required for admission.
- All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved agencies certified by Texas Southern University. A complete list of agencies may be obtained from the Office of International Affairs at Texas Southern University.
- All applicants in this category must meet the foreign language requirements of the University.
The University Core Curriculum is the same across all undergraduate bachelor's programs. Please consult the academic advisor for your designated major before selecting courses in this area.
SUMMARY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Major Requirements | 146 | |
| Other Requirements | 35 | |
| Total Hours | 223 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM (STANDARD)1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2312 | Precalculus Math 3 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| CHEM 1311 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1312 | Chemistry II | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | ||
| ENG 2XX 4 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts 5 | 3 | |
| American History | ||
| HIST 1301 | Soc & Pol Hist US to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | Soc & Pol Hist US Since 1877 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science | ||
| POLS 2305 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| Institutional Options | ||
| COMM 1321 | Business & Professional Comm | 3 |
| or COMM 1315 | Public Address | |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
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(N) represents the number of course credits.
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Four (4) hours will be accepted for transfer students. Students may still be required to complete their institutions required math sequence to qualify for Calculus if they do not qualify for the course upon admission. TSU Math Sequence: MATH 1314 College Algebra, and/or MATH 2312 Precalculus Math must be completed if student does not meet SAT/ACT or TSI Math scores to qualify for MATH 2413 Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I in their first semester (See advisor).
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Select from the following courses: THEA 1310 Introduction to Theatre, MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation, MUSI 1315 Fine Arts In Daily Living, ARTS 1315 Intro African Art, or ARTS 1315 Intro African Art (TCCN: DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, HUMA 1315, HUMA 2323, ARTS 1301).
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Select from the following courses: PSYC 2301 General Psychology, ECON 2301 Principles Of Economics I, ECON 2302 Principles Of Economics II, SOCI 1301 Introduction To Sociology, SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Issues, SOCI 2306 Soc Of Human Sexuality and SOCI 2346 Introduction To Anthropology.
MAJOR (PHARMACY)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR 421 & PHAR 411 | Pharmacy Practice I and Pharmacy Practice I Laboratory | 3 |
| PHAR 433 & PHAR 413 | Pharmaceutics I Calculations and Pharmaceutics I Lab | 4 |
| PHAR 441 | Biochemistry in Human Disease | 4 |
| PADM 423 | Ethics in Healthcare | 2 |
| PHAR 401 | Patient Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
| PHAR 426 | Pathophysiology | 2 |
| PHAR 404 | Public Health I | 1 |
| PHAR 422 & PHAR 412 | Pharmacy Practice II and Pharmacy Practice II Lab | 3 |
| PHAR 434 & PHAR 414 | Pharmaceutics II Dosage Forms and Pharmaceutics II Lab | 4 |
| PHAR 442 | Evidence-based Practice and Biostatistics | 4 |
| PHCH 410 | Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | 1 |
| PHAR 428 | Pharmacolocy | 2 |
| PHAR 405 | Public Health II : Immunizations | 1 |
| PHAR 530 | Principles of Drug Action I | 3 |
| PHAR 504 | Pharcotherapy IA : Nervous System Disorders | 4 |
| PHAR 501 | Pharcotherapy IB : Renal Disorders | 1 |
| PHAR 520 | Integrated Laboratory I | 2 |
| PADM 515 | Professional Development Seminar I | 1 |
| PHAR 539 & PHAR 519 | Pharm III Pharmacokinetics and Pharm III Pharmacokinetics Lab | 4 |
| PHAR 526 | IPPE I - Community I | 2 |
| PHAR 541 | Principles of Drug Action II | 4 |
| PHAR 503 | Pharcotherapy IIA : Endocrine System Disorders | 3 |
| PHAR 505 | Pharcotherapy IIB : Cardiovascular Disorders | 3 |
| PHAR 529 | Integrated Laboratory II | 2 |
| PHAR 523 | Pharmacy Practice III : Complemetary and Alternative Medicines | 2 |
| PHAR 527 | IPPE - Community II | 1 |
| PHAR 648 | Principles of Drug Action III | 4 |
| PHAR 637 | Pharmacotherapy IIIA : Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders | 4 |
| PHAR 620 | Integrated Laboratory III | 2 |
| PADM 615 | Professional Development Seminar II | 1 |
| PHAR 617 | Medication Therapy Management | 1 |
| PHAR 627 | IPPE III - Healthcare Systems | 2 |
| PHAR 649 | Principles of Drug Action IV | 2 |
| PHAR 638 | Pharmacotherapy IIIB: Respiratory System Disorders | 2 |
| PHAR 639 | Pharmacotherapy IV: Gastrointestinal System Disorders | 3 |
| PHAR 621 | Integrated Laboratory IV | 1 |
| PADM 621 | Economic Clinical Humanistic Outcomes | 2 |
| PADM 630 | Pharmacy Practice Management | 3 |
| PADM 634 | Pharmacy Jurisprudence | 3 |
| PHAR 628 | IPPE IV - Healthcare Systems | 1 |
| Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences | 42 | |
| PHAR 716 | Research Seminar I | 1 |
| PHAR 717 | Research Seminar II | 1 |
| Research Seminar III | ||
| Professional Electives | ||
| Select 4 SCH from the following: | 4 | |
| Manage Care Pharmacy Elective | ||
| Post Graduate Preparation Seminar | ||
| Emergency Preparedness | ||
| Intro to Pharmacy Residencies and Fellowships | ||
| Spanish for Pharmacy Prof | ||
| Total Hours | 143 | |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | Biological Science Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 112 | Biological Science Lab II | 1 |
| BIOL 1306 | Biological Science I | 3 |
| BIOL 1307 | Biological Science II | 3 |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 347 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 211 & CHEM 231 | Organic Chem I Lab and Organic Chem I | 4 |
| CHEM 212 & CHEM 232 | Organic Chem II Lab and Organic Chem II | 4 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I | ||
| PHYS 213 | College Phys Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 112 | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| FS 102 | Freshman Seminar/ first Year Experience | 1 |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 35 | |
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Elective courses. All students must complete at least (4) semester credit hours of electives in the professional curriculum.
PHARMACY, DOCTORATE
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIOL 111 | Biological Science Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 1306 | Biological Science I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1311 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| COSC 1301 | Intro To Compr Science I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| FS 102 | Freshman Seminar/ first Year Experience | 1 |
| Pre-pharmacy Elective 1 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 112 | Biological Science Lab II | 1 |
| BIOL 1307 | Biological Science II | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1312 | Chemistry II | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | Soc & Pol Hist US to 1877 | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I | 4 |
| Pre-pharmacy Elective 1 | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| Required Summer Semester1 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HIST 1302 | Soc & Pol Hist US Since 1877 | 3 |
| POLS 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| POLS 2305 | American Government | 3 |
| Visual & Performing Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chem I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 231 | Organic Chem I | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 213 | College Phys Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles Of Economics I | ||
| Introduction To Sociology | ||
| Contemporary Social Issues | ||
| Soc Of Human Sexuality | ||
| Introduction To Anthropology | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chem II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 232 | Organic Chem II | 3 |
| English 200 Level Literature | 3 | |
| COMM 1321 or COMM 1315 |
Business & Professional Comm or Public Address |
3 |
| BIOL 347 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Pre-pharmacy elective 1 | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
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Recommended pre-pharmacy elective courses that are not requirements of the degree plan include: PHAR 111 Pharmacy Orientation,PHAR 112 Pharmacy Orientation,PHAR 211 Pharmacy Applications,PHAR 212 Medical Terminology.
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A summer term is required to complete the Pharm.D. Curriculum.
MATH 2413 Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I: 4hourswillbeacceptedfortransferstudents.Studentsmaystillberequiredtocompletetheirinstitution’srequiredmath sequencetoqualifyforCalculusiftheydonotqualifyforthecourseuponadmission.TSUMath
Sequence: MATH 1314 College Algebra and/or MATH 2312 Precalculus Math must be completed if student does not meet SAT/ACT or TSI Math scores to qualify for MATH 2413 Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I in their first semester (See advisor).
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A summer term is required to complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum in two years.
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Visual and Performing Arts: THEA 1310 Introduction to Theatre, MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation, MUSI 1315 Fine Arts In Daily Living, , ARTS 1315 Intro African Art.