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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 3122Pharmaceutics II

1
PHAR 3123Pharmaceutics III

1
PHAR 3125Pharmaceutics I Lab

1
PHAR 3127Pharmaceutics II Lab

1
PHAR 3150Ethics and Life Issues

1
PHAR 3157Drug Information

1
PHAR 3170Introduction to Pharmacy

1
PHAR 3221Pharmaceutics I

2
PHAR 3224Pharmaceutics IV

2
PHAR 3226Pharmacy Calculations

2
PHAR 3232Applied Pharmacy Care I

2
PHAR 3237Applied Pharmacy Care II

2
PHAR 3416Biochemistry

4
PHAR 3353Pharmacy and Health Care Systems

3
PHAR 3417Medical Microbiology and Immunology

4
PHAR 3410Physiology I

4
PHAR 3515Physiology II

5
PHAR 5274FSOP Immunization Training

2

PHAR 3232, PHAR 3237: APC

Second Professional Year (P2)

PHAR 4152Principles of Public Health for Pharmacists

1
PHAR 4221Basic Pharmacokinetics

2
PHAR 4232Applied Pharmacy Care III

2
PHAR 4237Applied Pharmacy Care IV

2
PHAR 4245Pharmacotherapeutics IV—Renal Disorders and Electrolytes/Fluids

2
PHAR 4247Pharmacotherapeutics VI—Pulmonary Disorders

2
PHAR 4255Pharmacy Law

2
PHAR 4258Medical Literature Evaluation

2
PHAR 4340Introduction to Clinical Reasoning

3
PHAR 4342Pharmacotherapeutics I—Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

3
PHAR 4344Pharmacotherapeutics II—Introduction to Pharmacology ​

3
PHAR 4346Pharmacotherapeutics III—DEENT Disorders (Dermatological, Eye, Ear, Nose &​ Throat)

3
PHAR 4351Pharmacy Management and Leadership

3
PHAR 4543Pharmacotherapeutics 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 4361Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

3

PHAR 4361: IPPE

Third Professional Year (P3)

PHAR 4222Clinical Pharmacokinetics

2
PHAR 5154Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences Laboratory

1
PHAR 5146Pharmacotherapeutics IX—Skeletal/Muscular Disorders

1
PHAR 5232Applied Pharmacy Care V

2
PHAR 5237Applied Pharmacy Care VI

2
PHAR 5245Pharmacotherapeutics XI—Gastrointestinal Diseases

2
PHAR 5249Medication Therapy Management

2
PHAR 5250Pharmacoeconomics, Quality, and Safety

2
PHAR 5347Pharmacotherapeutics XII—Neoplastic Disorders

3
PHAR 5443Pharmacotherapeutics X—Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders

4
PHAR 5444Pharmacotherapeutics VIII—Endocrine Disorders

4
PHAR 5542Pharmacotherapeutics VII—Infectious Diseases

5

PHAR 5154: IPPE

PHAR 5232, PHAR 5237: APC

Required Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) – P3 Year

PHAR 5361Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

3

Elective Courses

Elective availability is subject to change. Additional electives may be available at the time of registration.

PHAR 5170Applied Biblical Studies: Pentateuch

1
PHAR 5171Introductory Compounding with Laboratory

1
PHAR 5175Alcohol and Drugs of Addiction

1
PHAR 5178Applied Biblical Studies: Gospels

1
PHAR 5180Medical Missions

1
PHAR 5181Medical Missions Experience

1
PHAR 5185Geriatric Pharmacotherapy and Perspectives in Aging

1
PHAR 5186Professional Compounding Centers of America Veterinary Compounding Laboratory

1
 
PHAR 5199Selected Topics: Directed Studies in in Pharmacy Sciences

1
Or
PHAR 5299Selected Topics: Directed Studies in Pharmacy Sciences

2
Or
PHAR 5399Selected Topics: Directed Studies in in Pharmacy Sciences

3
 
PHAR 5272Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences

2
PHAR 5273Women’s Health Issues

2
PHAR 5282Yin and Yang of Natural Diet Supplements

2
PHAR 5283Prevention and Management of Drug-Induced Diseases

2
PHAR 5284Advanced Compounding with Laboratory

2
PHAR 5285Non-Feik School of Pharmacy Immunization Training

2
PHAR 5385Veterinary Compounding

3

Fourth Professional Year (P4)

PHAR 6199Pharmacotherapy Conference

1
PHAR 6301Pharmacotherapeutic Seminar

3

Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) – P4 Year

PHAR 6650Community Care—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

6
PHAR 6652Hospital/Health-System—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

6
PHAR 6654Ambulatory Care—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

6
PHAR 6656Acute Care General Medicine—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

6

Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) – P4 Year

PHAR 6660Patient Care Elective—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

6
PHAR 6670Non-Patient Care Elective—Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

6