About the course

Pharmacy has been offered as a major at WVU for over 100 years. Our mission is to educate students and practitioners to function at the highest level of contemporary pharmacy practice, to conduct research that advances scientific knowledge, and to deliver quality professional services. The WVU School of Pharmacy curriculum leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Our curriculum emphasizes a strong science background related to the contemporary practice of pharmacy. Students must have an understanding of the chemistry and pharmacology of drugs, dosage forms, pharmacokinetics pathophysiology, therapeutics, and the behavioral and administrative aspects of practice and the healthcare system. Coursework emphasizes written and oral communication skills, utilization of case studies, problem-based learning, and computer literacy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$99,360

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2022	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2024	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2025	Morgantown

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for West Virginia University

WVU School of Pharmacy employs a holistic admissions process that looks at overall GPA (OPGA), pre-requisite GPA (PPGA), PCAT scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement, personal interview, honors and awards, service, and employment. While there is no set GPA or PCAT scores, typically a PCAT at the 50th percentile or above and OPGA and PPGA’s of at least 3.0 are considered competitive.

　　Three (3) letters are required.

　　Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution. The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. An academic IELTS overall band score of at least 6.5. A TOEFL iBT total score of at least 79. TOEFL PBT - 550.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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