University of New England

Degree:  Baccalaureate course of study providing preparation for application to Doctor of Pharmacy program or transfer into other Bachelor of Science degree programs.

College: Arts and Sciences

Department: Chemistry and Physics

Contact: Dr. Jerome Mullin (Chair) jmullin@une.edu

“The College’s research orientation – its strong discovery piece – will make us very different from most other pharmacy schools in the country and any other pharmacy school in northern New England,” noted UNE President Danielle Ripich. “Our goal is to be one of the top ranked pharmacy schools in the nation.”

She continued, “The University of New England is operating from three distinctive strengths. First, research strength in pharmacology in our College of Osteopathic Medicine, Maine’s only medical school and a regional leader in biomedical research. Second, excellent clinical practice is a key strength of both our medical school and our College of Health Professions. And third, our focus on research initiatives that will investigate the relationship between the ocean and human health, which includes the discovery and development of valuable medicines from the sea. This new college will build on these core strengths of the University of New England and take us even further in our goal to become a pre-eminent university.”

“Add to these diverse assets first-rate undergraduate and graduate science faculty at both universities, some of the world’s top medical researchers at UNE, UMaine and Maine Medical Center, superior clinical sites at some of the state’s finest hospitals, and you have the formula for an innovative, outstanding school of pharmacy, one that will well serve the people of Maine in a variety of important ways,” President Ripich said.

The College will offer the Doctor of Pharmacy as the entry-level professional degree that will prepare students for careers as pharmacists and/or pharmaceutical scientists.

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is awarded after successful completion of four years of professional study. A minimum of two years of undergraduate pre-professional education is required for admission, followed by four years of professional studies.

UNE will be accepting applications for the two-year, undergraduate pre-professional program (Pre-Pharmacy) beginning in the fall of 2007 on UNE’s University Campus in Biddeford, Maine.

The four-year, professional program (Pharm.D.) is anticipated to begin as early as the fall of 2008 and no later than the fall of 2009 and will be located on UNE’s Westbrook College Campus in Portland, Maine.

Students interested in applying for admission to the professional pharmacy program at the University of New England (UNE) will need to successfully complete a minimum of 71 credit hours of specific undergraduate level pre-pharmacy courses. Additional admission requirements for the professional pharmacy program are required and prospective students should contact the College of Pharmacy for additional information.  See University Undergraduate Admissions Requirements also.

Pre-Pharmacy 'Early Assurance' Status for 2007-2008
To be eligible for consideration as a pre-pharmacy student with “early assurance” status, applicants should have the following minimum credentials:

• Be a current senior level high school student.
• Complete the undergraduate application for admission process. The priority application filing date is March 1st and applications will be accepted and reviewed after this date on a space available basis.
• Have a minimum academic grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the core academics subjects at the secondary school level, including:
  • Four units of high school level math with the successful completion of at least the following course equivalents:
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • One unit of high school level chemistry with a lab.
  • Additional advanced level math and science classes are strongly recommended.
• Courses at advanced placement (AP) and/or honors level will strengthen the candidate’s application for admission.
• Earn a composite score of 24 or above on the ACT or a combined total of 1100 or above on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT examination.
• Score a 24 or above on the ACT math component or 550 or above on the mathematics section of the SAT I test.
• A record of active participation in school or community organizations.

Students in the pre-pharmacy “early assurance” status are granted a seat in the College of Pharmacy upon completion of the following:

• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 for the pre-pharmacy coursework with grades of "C" or better. Students cannot repeat any prerequisite course for a higher grade, and
• Take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) in the sophomore year. The PCAT must be taken no later than the January test date, and
• Score within the top 65th percentile on the PCAT with an appropriate score on the writing sample, and
• Successfully interview with the College of Pharmacy, and
• Submit two letters of recommendation. One will be from a pharmacist and the other from a professor familiar with the students work, and
• Demonstrate participation in community/campus activities, and
• Successfully complete a criminal background check, and
• Be in good standing and currently enrolled in the undergraduate program at UNE, and
• Complete the application for admission into the College of Pharmacy through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), and
• Complete the 71 credit hours of pre-professional requirements in the Pre-Pharmacy program. All pre-pharmacy coursework must be completed by the Spring semester of the year of matriculation into the College [i.e., no prerequisite courses taken the summer prior to matriculation into the College will be accepted.], and
• Complete a minimum of 12 semester hours each term.

Transfer students do not qualify for pre-pharmacy “early assurance” status. However, transfer students are encouraged to apply to the University of New England. See University Undergraduate Admissions Requirements also.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2007-2008 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2007.

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.