Can I meet with an advisor?
How can I review my transcripts for the prerequisite requirements?
How do I apply to Wayne State University?
How do I apply to a program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
What are the admissions deadlines for the programs?
I need to work full time, can I still be admitted into my program?
I need a verification of enrollment or a form filled out by a college representative. What is my next step?
I need to schedule my classes. Where can I get information regarding classes and when they are offered?
Can I see my grades for a particular class?
I have a restriction preventing me from registering for one of my courses. What do I need to do?
Where can I park?
The doors on the south (Mack) side of the building are locked. How do I get into the building?
What is the minimum TOEFL score for the pharmacy and health science programs?
How do I apply to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program?
Average admission data for the PharmD program
What happens after I am interviewed for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program?
What are other criteria for admission to the PharmD program?
Additional information regarding admission to the PharmD program
What if I want to re-apply to the PharmD program?
What are the responsibilities of an applicant to the PharmD program?
Other considerations regarding application to the PharmD program
How long are the programs and what is the admitted class size?
What if I cannot finish all of the prerequisites before I plan to start in one of the Pharmacy or Health Science programs?
How can I find out if my credits from another institution will fulfill program prerequisite requirements?

Can I meet with an advisor?
We ask that you attend one of our monthly information meetings first. Our information meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. There are members of the faculty at the information sessions and College advisors to answer your questions.   Click here for more information.

How can I review my transcripts for the prerequisite requirements?
Click here for forms and resources which will enable you to determine which prerequisites you have fulfilled and which you may still be missing for each of the programs in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

How do I apply to WSU?
You may apply online or go to the Welcome Center to complete your application.

How do I apply to a program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Please refer to our admission process page for directions for each program.

What are the admissions deadlines for the programs?

Anatomic Pathologists' Assistant                                       April 15
Clinical Laboratory Science/Cyto                                        March 1
Forensic investigation                                                           June 1
Mortuary Science                                                                    March 15
Nurse Anesthesia                                                                  July 1
Occupational Therapy                                                           February 28
Pharmacy                                                                                December 1
Physical Therapy                                                                   November 15
Physician Assistant Studies                                                September 1
Radiation Therapy Technology                                              April 1
Radiologic Technology                                                         January 30

I need to work full time, can I still be admitted into my program?
The majority of programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are full-time only. The programs are academically demanding, and our recommendation is that students should not work. There are several programs that are part-time and are flexible to the individual student. Please Contact the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs for more information or refer to the information sheet for your program of interest.

I need a verification of enrollment or a form filled out by a college representative. What is my next step?
Please drop off your form or fill out a request form in room 1600 in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences building. You should allow 72 hours for processing of all forms.

I need to schedule my classes. Where can I get information regarding classes and when they are offered?
You can view the schedule of classes.

Can I see my grades for a particular class?
You can access all information regarding your status as a student at WSU Pipeline.

I have a restriction preventing me from registering for one of my courses. What do I need to do?
You should contact the advisor of the day in room 1600 of the EACPHS building or call (313)577-1716. Have your student id number and the course reference number of the course that you need to register for available. You may also email your override request to cphsinfo@wayne.edu.

Where can I park?
Parking structure 7 across John R from the building is available for current students and guests of the building. There are entrances off Woodward and John R. If you do not have a OneCard, you will have to pay the attendant to leave the parking structure. The attendants are available on the Woodward exit of the structure.

The doors on the south (Mack) side of the building are locked. How do I get into the building?
For safety reasons, the south side building doors are locked. You may enter the building through the north side of the building during normal building hours.

What is the minimum TOEFL score for the pharmacy and health science programs?
Please refer to the University Admissions guidelines. The exception to this is the Physician Assistant Studies program, which requires a 250 on the TOEFL.

How long are the programs and what is the average admitted class size?
PharmD program: 4 years of professional study      100 students
Mortuary Science: 1 calendar year                                  50 students
Anatomic Pathologists’ Assistant: 2-year program     10 students
Physical Therapy: 3 1/2-year program                           32 students
Occupational Therapy: 3-year program                         32 students
Clinical Laboratory Science: 2 1/2-year program        30 students
Cytotechnology: 2 1/2-year program                                4 students
Radiologic Technology: 2 year program                       20 students
Radiation Therapy Technology: 2 year program          11 students
Physician Assistant Studies: 2-year program               48 students

What if I cannot finish all of the prerequisites before I plan to start in one of the Pharmacy or Health Science programs?
You will have to wait for the next admission cycle.

How can I find out if my credits from another institution will fulfill program prerequisite requirements?
Transfer equivalency tables can be found at transfercredit.wayne.edu.

How do I apply to the Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) program?
Wayne State University is a participating institution with PharmCAS. To apply please visit PharmCAS.org

What happens after I am interviewed for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program?
After the interview, the Pharmacy Admissions Committee (PAC) examines all of the candidate's data and makes a decision regarding admission.  The Doctor of Pharmacy program has a rolling admissions policy, meaning that candidates can gain admission to the program before all potential candidates have been interviewed.  Upon reviewing the applicant's record, PAC will make one of three recommendations:  admit, deny or defer.  The first two outcomes are self explanatory.  Defer means that the PAC has opted to defer a decision on admission into the program until after all interviews have been completed.  Deferred applicants should not infer that they will not be admitted into the program.  Once interviews are complete, final decisions regarding deferred candidates will be made.

Regardless of the decision made by the committee, all candidates will receive a letter informing them of their application status.  Applicants that are deferred will receive a second letter indicating whether they have been granted admissions into the program by the end of the admission cycle.

What if I want to re-apply to the Pharm D program?
Individuals who are not admitted to the PharmD program and would like to be considered for admissions in a subsequent year must re-apply.  Re-application means that another complete application must be filed by the stated application deadline via PharmCAS.  It is important to note that admission criteria and requirements, application instructions, application deadlines, and application materials required for a complete application may change from year to year.  No special consideration is given to individuals who have previously applied for admission.  In order for a re-applicant to be considered for an interview, a complete reapplication must be on file.

What are the responsibilities of an applicant to the PharmD program?
Establish a record of all admission criteria and requirements.  Pay attention to the minimums.
Review the Technical Standards and Pharmacy Honor Code on the PharmD program website at http://www.cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/resources.php  The Technical Standards outline non-academic requirements related to observation, communication, intellectual ability, motor function and social/behavioral attributes that are required in order to complete the pharmacy program and practice as a pharmacist. The Pharmacy Honor Code outlines the personal and professional qualities expected of a student pharmacist.  Applications should be aware that portions of the curriculum may require that students submit a criminal background check.  Applicants who have concerns about their ability to meet the technical standards or other non-academic requirements of the program are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to submission of an application.
Follow application instructions.  All applications for the PharmD program must be submitted via PharmCAS. Instructions for submission is found on the PharmCAS website (www.pharmcas.org).
Makeu sure to meet the application deadline.
Submit a resume once you have been invited for an interview.  Submit to: Office of Student and Alumni Affairs, Room 1600, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 249 Mack, Detroit, MI 48201.

Other considerations regarding applications to the PharmD program.
If an applicant believes that there is additional information about herself/himself that would be helpful to PAC, please include this in the personal statement.  Any special personal circumstances or academic difficulties should be addressed.
Applicants are admitted only for the fall semester.
Admission will be provisional until any remaining course work has been completed and until all other conditions of admission have been met.  The conditions of admission will be stated in the admission letter.
Required prerequisite mathematics and science courses completed more than ten years prior to the desired date of enrollment in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will considered for acceptance on a care-by-case basis.
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reserves the right to contact organizations, individuals, employers and recommenders from information provided by the candidate in the application for admission.
When communication with members of PAC or the College student affairs office, professional courtesy is expected of all applicants throughout the process, including telephone and electronic communications.
Admissions decisions cannot be appealed.

What are other criteria for admission to the PharmD program?
The Pharmacy program, like all professional degrees,is a challenging, intensive curriculum that is often more rigorous than students have previously encountered before in their academic careers.  For this reason, the members of the Pharmacy Admissions Committee (PAC) pay particular attention to the quality and rigor of the pre-pharmacy academic record of the applicant.  Measures of academic success, such as prerequisite GPA and composite PCAT scores are weighed more heavily than non-academic indicators, although a candidate's work and volunteer experience and leadership skills are also taken into consideration.  PAC considers it essential that applicants have a strong academic record in the sciences in order to be successful in the PharmD program.  Credit load per term, difficulty of the courses undertaken each term, and trends in grades are carefully considered by PAC.

The academic and non-academic criteria used by PAC are listed below.  When specific scores are given, these represent the minimum scores needed before PAC will consider an application.  It should be noted that successful candidates often have scores significantly above these minimums.

• Completion of required pre-PharmD coursework
• Academic Achievement (Minimum 3.0 in prerequisite and overall GPA)
• Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) Scores (Minimum PCAT Composite 50th percentile; it is expected that candidates will have scores above the 50th percentile in chemistry, quantitative and biology; and above the 25th percentile in verbal and reading)
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills in the English language
• Community Service/Volunteer/Extracurricular Activities
• Interest and Experience in Pharmacy and/or Other Health Care Areas and/or Research
• Leadership Experience

Additional information regarding admission to the PharmD program.
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) Scores.  The PCAT exam is required for PharmD applicants.  Information about the PCAT is available at the PCAT web site (www.pcatweb.info).  PharmD applicants must submit one set of PCAT scores.  If a PharmD applicant submits two or more sets of PCAT scores, PAC (Pharmacy Admissions Committee) will use the most recent scores when considering the applicant for admission.  Although PAC pays close attention to the PCAT composite score, all components of the PCAT exam are evaluated as well.  PAC reserves the right to decline admission to the program based upon a poor performance in any component of the PCAT exam.

Interview.  An interview is a required component of the PharmD admissions process, and will take place at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Detroit, Michigan.  All applications for admissions to the pharmacy program will be reviewed by PAC and applicants that have a completed application, possess the minimum academic scores and are likely to be competitive, based upon the current applicant pool, will be asked for an interview.  Applicants who fail to appear for an interview will not be admitted to the program.  Interviews last approximately 2 hours and it is the responsibility of the candidate to make his or her own travel arrangements to attend the interview.

The interview day will consist of the following activities:  an interview, an extemporaneous writing sample,a tour of the facilities and interaction with our current students and faculty.

During the interview an applicant's motivation and understanding of the profession will be assessed by a two person team composed of faculty and volunteer pharmacists affiliated with the pharmacy program.  Verbal communication in English is an important component of the interview.  Verbal communication will be evaluated based on the applicant's interaction with the interviewers.  Coherent, understandable and appropriate responses to interview questions are expected.  Candidates will prepare a written response to a specific question during the interview and this will be evaluated to assess written communications skills.  It is expected that the applicant's writing sample will be well-organized, thoughtful and free of grammatical and spelling errors.

The interview is an important component of the application process.  Candidates that do poorly on the interview may not be asked to join the program regardless of their academic performance.

Average admissions data.
Admission to the PharmD program at Wayne State University is extremely competitive due to the high number of well qualified applicants.  Typically, less than 20% of applicants that apply are admitted into the program.  Over the past three years, the average student accepted to the program had a prerequisite GPA of 3.6 with a PCAT composite at the 75th percentile.