Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)
See: Pharmacy (PharmD)
College/School: Feik School of Pharmacy
Accreditation Disclosure Statement: The University of the Incarnate Word, Feik School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 S. LaSalle Street – Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603-4810, (312) 664-3575; FAX (312) 664-4652, website www.acpe-accredit.org
The Doctor of Pharmacy program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multi-cultural and multi-language development. The School promotes full emergence of the student as a practitioner and scholar and support the faculty as fine-tuned educators through community and professional service, leadership opportunities, planned development activities, and scholarship. The 4-year integrated course of study provides approximately 37 hours in the pharmaceutical sciences, 11 hours in pharmacy administration, and 106 hours in pharmacy practice and experiential learning.
Admissions
Applicants must complete a pre-pharmacy course of study at any U.S. accredited college or university. The pre-pharmacy curriculum must compare in content and comprehensiveness with the University of the Incarnate Word pre-pharmacy program. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 in pre-pharmacy course work and 72 semester hours as required for Graduate/professional financial aid. Students who have completed a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply. Prerequisites include:
General Biology with Lab |
4 |
General Chemistry with lab |
8 |
Microbiology with lab |
4 |
Human Anatomy/Physiology with lab |
8 |
Organic Chemistry with lab |
8 |
Physics with Lab |
4 |
English Composition |
6 |
Calculus |
3 |
History |
3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Statistics |
3 |
Literature |
3 |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Philosophy |
3 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Electives |
6 |
In addition to the above prerequisites, UIW undergraduate students must complete 3 credits of Religious Studies, and the Professional (Applied) Development Skills course.
The process for admission to the Fall class opens in August and concludes December 1 of the previous year. All students, including UIW Pre-pharmacy students, must apply for admission to the professional program using the PharmCas® online process. Applicants must have official transcripts from all colleges attended, undergraduate and graduate, and 2 letters of recommendation. An onsite interview (applicants’ expense) is required for persons who are under consideration for admission. A critical thinking assessment and writing sample will be taken at that time. Review of applicants begins in July and continues as applications are received. Interviews begin in October of the year prior to matriculation. Notification of admission occurs within one month following the applicant's interview.
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Curriculum
First Professional Year (P1)
PHAR 3232, PHAR 3237: APC
Second Professional Year (P2)
PHAR 4152 | Principles of Public Health for Pharmacists | 1 |
PHAR 4221 | Basic Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
PHAR 4232 | Applied Pharmacy Care III | 2 |
PHAR 4237 | Applied Pharmacy Care IV | 2 |
PHAR 4245 | Pharmacotherapeutics IV—Renal Disorders and Electrolytes/Fluids | 2 |
PHAR 4247 | Pharmacotherapeutics VI—Pulmonary Disorders | 2 |
PHAR 4255 | Pharmacy Law | 2 |
PHAR 4258 | Medical Literature Evaluation | 2 |
PHAR 4340 | Introduction to Clinical Reasoning | 3 |
PHAR 4342 | Pharmacotherapeutics I—Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
PHAR 4344 | Pharmacotherapeutics II—Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
PHAR 4346 | Pharmacotherapeutics III—DEENT Disorders (Dermatological, Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat) | 3 |
PHAR 4351 | Pharmacy Management and Leadership | 3 |
PHAR 4543 | Pharmacotherapeutics V—Cardiovascular Disorders | 5 |
PHAR 4232, PHAR 4237: APC
PHAR 4346: Derm., Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
Required Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) – P2 Year
PHAR 4361 | Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience | 3 |
Third Professional Year (P3)
PHAR 4222 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
PHAR 5154 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences Laboratory | 1 |
PHAR 5146 | Pharmacotherapeutics IX—Skeletal/Muscular Disorders | 1 |
PHAR 5232 | Applied Pharmacy Care V | 2 |
PHAR 5237 | Applied Pharmacy Care VI | 2 |
PHAR 5245 | Pharmacotherapeutics XI—Gastrointestinal Diseases | 2 |
PHAR 5249 | Medication Therapy Management | 2 |
PHAR 5250 | Pharmacoeconomics, Quality, and Safety | 2 |
PHAR 5347 | Pharmacotherapeutics XII—Neoplastic Disorders | 3 |
PHAR 5443 | Pharmacotherapeutics X—Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders | 4 |
PHAR 5444 | Pharmacotherapeutics VIII—Endocrine Disorders | 4 |
PHAR 5542 | Pharmacotherapeutics VII—Infectious Diseases | 5 |
PHAR 5154: IPPE
PHAR 5232, PHAR 5237: APC
Required Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) – P3 Year
PHAR 5361 | Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience | 3 |
Elective Courses
Elective availability is subject to change. Additional electives may be available at the time of registration.
PHAR 5170 | Applied Biblical Studies: Pentateuch | 1 |
PHAR 5171 | Introductory Compounding with Laboratory | 1 |
PHAR 5175 | Alcohol and Drugs of Addiction | 1 |
PHAR 5178 | Applied Biblical Studies: Gospels | 1 |
PHAR 5180 | Medical Missions | 1 |
PHAR 5181 | Medical Missions Experience | 1 |
PHAR 5185 | Geriatric Pharmacotherapy and Perspectives in Aging | 1 |
PHAR 5186 | Professional Compounding Centers of America Veterinary Compounding Laboratory | 1 |
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PHAR 5199 | Selected Topics: Directed Studies in in Pharmacy Sciences | 1 |
| Or | |
PHAR 5299 | Selected Topics: Directed Studies in Pharmacy Sciences | 2 |
| Or | |
PHAR 5399 | Selected Topics: Directed Studies in in Pharmacy Sciences | 3 |
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PHAR 5272 | Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |
PHAR 5273 | Women’s Health Issues | 2 |
PHAR 5282 | Yin and Yang of Natural Diet Supplements | 2 |
PHAR 5283 | Prevention and Management of Drug-Induced Diseases | 2 |
PHAR 5284 | Advanced Compounding with Laboratory | 2 |
PHAR 5285 | Non-Feik School of Pharmacy Immunization Training | 2 |
PHAR 5385 | Veterinary Compounding | 3 |
Fourth Professional Year (P4)
Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) – P4 Year
PHAR 6650 | Community Care—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience | 6 |
PHAR 6652 | Hospital/Health-System—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience | 6 |
PHAR 6654 | Ambulatory Care—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience | 6 |
PHAR 6656 | Acute Care General Medicine—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience | 6 |
Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) – P4 Year
PHAR 6660 | Patient Care Elective—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience | 6 |
PHAR 6670 | Non-Patient Care Elective—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience | 6 |