Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
College of Pharmacy

  1. Contact Information ↑ 

  2. Program Deadline ↑ 

    PharmCAS Application and Transcript Deadline for the class entering fall of 2014:  February 3, 2014

  3. Program Information ↑ 

    • ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
    • Institution Type: Private
    • Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
    • Type of academic term: 
      • Quarter (three terms per academic year)
    • Dual Degree Programs
    • Structure of your PharmD program:
    • Open House Information:
    • Does your institution participate in the Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes
    • Alternative enrollment options available
    • Is your institution participating in the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)?: Yes
    • Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
    • Satellite/Branch Campuses:

  4. Program Description ↑ 

     

    The College of Pharmacy (COP) is among five schools at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), a health science graduate level institution, located in the north suburbs of Chicago, IL. Situated approximately 30 miles north of downtown, Rosalind Franklin University enjoys the diversity of both city sidewalks and the surrounding state forests and greenbelts. 

     

     

    The College's mission is to serve the nation through excellence in pharmacy education, research, and practice, with a commitment to patient-centered interprofessional care, community service, life-long learning and an ethos of social responsibility. The COP desires to enroll students who present evidence of strong preparation for a career in pharmacy paired with both leadership and initiative. Students will have innovative technology readily available to use--from the classroom to pharmacy skills laboratory. The COP's commitment to graduate healthcare training starts with students learning from with and about their colleagues from multiple graduate health professions, including future MDs, PAs, PTs and DPMs. The interprofessional curriculum at Rosalind Franklin University mirrors that of the professional environment where pharmacists interact with multiple healthcare providers on a daily basis. 

     

     

     

    The COP welcomes your questions as a potential student. Please feel free to contact Admissions and Recruitment, at 847-578-3204 if you have any questions. 

  5. Program Statistics and Criteria ↑ 

    • Estimated number interviewed for fall 2013 entering class: N/A
    • Estimated number accepted for fall 2013 entering class: N/A
    • Estimated fall 2013 entering class size including early assurance and transfer seats: N/A
    • Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program: N/A
    • Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: N/A
    • Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: N/A
    • Estimated percent of males in 2013 entering class: 42%
    • Estimated percent of females in 2013 entering class: 58%
    • Estimated average GPA of accepted students: 3.4
    • Estimated number of students to be interviewed: N/A
    • Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2014 entering class: N/A
    • Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2014 entering class: N/A
    • Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2014 entering class: N/A
    • Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 (Overall Science GPA)
    • Minimum composite PCAT score considered: No minimum, but competitive scores recommended
    • Previous college experience prior to enrolling in the school/college of pharmacy: 1 to 2 years, no degree (1-60 sem hrs)
    • Age RANGE of entering students, excluding transfer students entering other than the first year of your program: 20-34
    • Ratio of applications received to the number of first-year students enrolled, excluding transfer students entering other than the first year of your program: N/A

  6. Program Prerequisites ↑ 

    • Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
    • Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 36
    • Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 87
    • Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: Summer 2014 term
    • Course Prerequisites Table:
      Course Title Semester Hours Quarter Hours
      Total 60  87 
      Written Communication   6  9 
      Courses requiring oral presentations (seminar, public speaking, communications, etc)   3  4 
      History/Western Civilization/Sociology   3  4 
      Electives (Spanish highly recommended)   3  4 
      General Biology with lab   8  12 
      General Chemistry with lab   8  12 
      Organic Chemistry with lab   8  12 
      Physics with lab (must include mechanics, heat, force, and motion)   8  12 
      Calculus (integral and differential)   3  4 
      Anatomy (with lab) or Anatomy & Physiology (with lab)   4  6 
      Behavioral Sciences   3  4 
      Economics  3  4 
    • Additional Information: 

      http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/Degreeprograms/Pharmacy/appNeeds.aspx 

  7. Supplemental Application ↑ 

    • Supplemental Application required? No

  8. Tests ↑ 

    • PCAT required? Yes
      • The oldest PCAT considered: 06/2011
      • Details: 

        September 18, 2013 or earlier exam dates recommended, to ensure delivery of scores to PharmCAS before the application deadline.

      • Note: select PharmCAS Code 104 to report PCAT scores directly to PharmCAS. 
    • TOEFL® required? Yes
      • Details: 

        For non-US citizens/permanent residents. May be waived at the Univeristy's discretion for full-time students in a US college or university for which at least two consecutive years or for those from countries in which English is the primary language.

      • Note: select code 8246 to report your TOEFL® and/or TSE® scores directly to PharmCAS. 
    • Other required tests or credentials: 

      Accepted applicants must provide official health history documentation that they have completed all required immunizations, and pass a criminal background check prior to matriculation.

  9. Experience ↑ 

    • Is health care-related experience required? Not required but recommended

  10. Residency ↑ 

    • Is proof of state residency required? No
    • Is preference given to state residents? No
    • Is preference given to residents of other states? No

  11. Foreign Applicants ↑ 

    • Is proof of U.S. residency required? Yes
    • Are foreign citizens considered? Yes
    • Are U.S. permanent residents considered? Yes
    • Are Canadian citizens considered? Yes
    • Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
    • Deadline for receiving foreign transcripts/evaluations: 03/1/2013 Received by deadline
    • Details: 

      RFUMS prefers to receive World Education Services (www.wes.org) Course-by-Course or Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) Comprehensive Course-by-Course reports. WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) or ECE Subject Analysis versions are strongly encouraged.

  12. Letters of Reference ↑ 

    • Are letters of reference (LORs) accepted? Yes
      • Number of LORs you accept: Two (2)
      • Are LORs required? Yes
      • Do applicants send the LORs to PharmCAS, or directly to your school? to PharmCAS
    • Institution Specific Details: 

      Pharmacist/Healthcare Provider references are strongly encouraged. Supervisor, Employer & Professor references are also acceptable. The submission of more that two references is acceptable.

    • LOR types that are REQUIRED: 
    • LOR types that are RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED: 
      • Employer
      • Health Care Professional
      • Pharmacist
      • Pre-Health Adviser
      • Professor (Liberal Arts)
      • Professor (Science)
      • Supervisor
    • LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: 
    • Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types. 
    • LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: 
      • Family Member
      • Friend
    • Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
      • A Committee Letter is: Recommended but Not Required
      • Does it count as more than one LOR? Yes
    • Are Composite Letters accepted? Yes
      • A Composite Letter is: Recommended but Not Required
      • Does it count as more than one LOR? Yes

  13. Interviews ↑ 

    • Does your institution conduct interviews? Yes
    • Interview Dates:
      • September through May 
    • Details: 

      The interview consists of faculty interviews, an individual writing exercise, a team excercise, lunch, and a University tour.

  14. Accepted Applicants ↑ 

    • When are acceptance letters mailed to regular applicants? Rolling Admissions September through May
    • When is the response to the acceptance offer due? Response due within 2 weeks of offer.
    • Is there a deposit to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
      • Amount: $500
      • Due: Due within 2 weeks of offer with written intent to register
      • Refundable? No
    • New Student Orientation Information: 
      • 08/05/2014 
      • Details: Participation in the August 5-9 Orientation Week is Mandatory.
    • First day of classes and/or matriculation: 08/12/2014
    • Are requests for deferred entrance considered? No