Humanism

Caring

Science

About WesternU

• Comprehensive health sciences graduate institution

• Pomona, CA

• Founded in 1977 by Dr. Philip Pumerantz

• Over 3,700 students enrolled

• 9 colleges

• 21 academic programs

Mission

The mission of Western University of Health Sciences is to produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and Biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.

“Skilled hands and compassionate hearts will continue to be the signature of all our graduates - exactly what is needed in health care today.”

- Founding President Philip Pumerantz

Degrees Offered

Doctorate Degree Programs• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – California (DO)• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Oregon (DO• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)• Doctor of Pharmacy-International (PharmD)• Doctor of Physical Therapy-Advanced (DPT)• Doctor of Physical Therapy-Entry (DPT)• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)• Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Degrees Offered

Master Degree Programs• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS)• Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)• Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS)• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)

Certificate Programs• Family Nurse Practitioner (Post Masters FNP)

Student Life

Southern California Location Community Outreach 90+ Student Clubs and Organizations

WesternU Student Housing

• The Daumier “I am here for you, you can be sure”

• Opened Summer 2014• Luxury Graduate

Residencies • Great location

WesternU esplanade • Four Story Building• 202 units

Interprofessional Education

“Patient Centered CasesAn Interprofessional Approach”

135 small groups of 13 health

professional students +1 faculty

facilitator

Obesity and Asthma

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tuberculosis DiabetesCardiovascular/Hypertension

Pediatric Adolescent Young Adult Middle Age Adult Older Adult (65) plus

• First semester cases focus on team building, communication and other vital interprofessional skills.

• Second semester cases emphasize cultural sensitivity, ethical dilemmas and end of life issues.

College of Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)Western University of Health Sciences is fully accredited by Western Association Schools and Colleges (WASC)

College of Pharmacy opened 1996

Employment Opportunities

Employed 78%

Residency 19%

Unknown/Unemployed 3%

Full-time (one employer) 81%

Part-time (one or more employers) 19%

Community Chain 61%

Hospital Pharmacy 17%

Community Independent 10%

Armed Services, other Government 5%

Long-Term Care 2%

Managed Care 1%

Other 2%

Beginning Annual Salary: $106,000 - $131,000+

Our alumni placement (2013)

1 CVS2 Rite Aid2 Walgreens2 Kaiser3 VA4 Target5 WesternU

Facilities

• All seats equipped with Wi-Fi and data ports for access to server and to internet

• All COP students are required to have laptops

• Breakout rooms for team assignments or study

Curriculum

IPE = Interprofessional EducationIPPE = Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (4 weeks X3)APPE = Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (6 weeks X6)AE = Advanced Elective (16 weeks)

Block Design of Curriculum

Unique in nature, WesternU first to offer amongst colleges of pharmacy nationwide.

First year modified block

10 blocks/year (starts in 2nd year to mid 3rd year)

Each block 18 days in length, 6 h/day

5th, 10th and 16th block is an integrated block for 15-18 days.

IPPE Clinical Experience

Early introduction to clinical work: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

(IPPE)• P-1 (4) weeks in Fall and Spring in a

community pharmacy

• P-2 (4) weeks in the Summer in a hospital pharmacy

APPE and AE Clinical Experience

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

~350 sites and ~650 Preceptors

Spring of 3rd year and Fall of 4th year

(6) 6 week rotations

4th year 16 week Advanced Elective

Rotations Sites Include:• Private hospitals• County hospitals• Veterans Administration hospitals• Military hospitals• Long-term-care facilities• Rehabilitation hospitals• Compounding pharmacies• Managed care facilities• Psychiatric facilities• Children's hospitals • Chain drug stores• Independently-owned pharmacies.• Specialty Pharmacy

Licensure

• California requirements: 1,500 intern hours prior to graduation (900 by self; 600 through the pharmacy curriculum)

• Internship hours calculated starting P-1 year• Licensure examinations

NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)

& CPJE (California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Exam)

Outstanding Board Scores

NAPLEX First Time Pass Rate for WesternU Pharmacy Students: >99%– 96% (National Passing Rate)

• 100% passing rate 3 out of last 5 years• Compared to other Pharmacy schools

CPJE First Time Pass Rate for WesternU Pharmacy Students: 93.8%– 80% (Overall Pass Rate)

At a Glance

Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Accreditation WASC, ACPESize of Entering Class 120Applications Available July 14th

Primary: PharmCAS

Secondary: WesternU Application Deadline Nov. 3rd

(both primary & secondary)

Classes Start AugustAnnual Tuition $46,705*

*Approximate 2013-2014 (Subject to change)

Prerequisite CourseworkPrerequisite Course Semesters

College English 1

English Composition 1

Speech Communication

1

Human Anatomy 1

Human Physiology 1

Microbiology 1

General Chemistry w/lab

2

Organic Chemistry w/lab

2

Biochemistry 2

Calculus 1

Electives 2

All prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution (exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis)

Advanced Placement (AP) credit is accepted for all prerequisite courses. AP credit must be reported by subject and credits, and come directly from your institution or testing service

Prerequisite courses and AP credit scores must be completed no more than ten years prior to planned date of matriculation.

All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better

All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring term prior to matriculation

Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail All coursework taken from non-US institutions

must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation

Prerequisite Questions?

Pre-Requisite Database Pre-Requisite Verification Form

Admissions Requirements

• In addition to course requirements:

Minimum Overall and Science GPA is 2.75Average competitive overall GPA is 3.36Average competitive science GPA is 3.29

3 letters of reference (professors, academic advisors, employers, pharmacists)

Personal questionnaire Transcripts

Admissions Process

• Interviews By invitation, based on file evaluation score Interviews - multiple interviewers (a faculty member

and a current student/alumni/preceptor) Emphasis is on communication and interpersonal

skills Writing sample

• Status letters sent out by March accepted, alternate list, not accepted

What are we looking for?

Excellent communication skills Compassionate (able to relate to others, good

interpersonal skills, empathetic) Dedicated (motivated to pharmacy; show by work or

volunteer experience) Dependable (give examples in your personal

statement/questionnaire that you ‘got the job done’, and that you are responsible)

Display good judgment

What should I do now?

Think about and contact people for your references

Make sure you know how to request transcripts and how long it takes

Learn more about WesternU: take a campus tour, sit in on a class, or attend Preview Day

Learn more about the pharmacy profession: AACP.org, shadow a pharmacist, make sure pharmacy is right for you!

Financial Aid

Tuition

$46,705.00 per year(for 2013-2014 academic year)

Questions?

finaid@westernu.edu or 1 (800) 346-1610

Questions?

Attend one of our Preview Days

Next Preview Day: November 22nd

Questions?

Please contact the Office of University Recruitment

Vanessa Riggins

University Recruiter Liaison to the College of Pharmacy

(909) 469-5339

vriggins@westernu.edu