Pre Pharmacy at SIUE What you should know and how you should plan. Presentation available at

Located in University Park The SIUE School of Pharmacy, the only pharmacy program in southern Illinois, offers a professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Phone: (618)

Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Advisers Dr. Philip J. Medon, Dean, Dr. Gireesh V. Gupchup, Assoc. Dean & Connie Stamper-Carr and Tessa Keys, Academic Advisers

Occupational Outlook Handbook Edition Employment Outlook - Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow by 17 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual wages of pharmacists in May 2008 was $106,410. The middle 50 percent earned between $92,670 and $121,310 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $77,390, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $131,440 a year.

Salary Ranges for Popular Employers cited by CVS Caremark Corporation $77,166 - $112,641 CVS / Pharmacy $58,958 - $114,739 Walgreen Co. $85,000 - $103,972 Walgreen's Pharmacy $70,000 - $98,870 The Kroger Company $70,000 - $101,736

Admission is highly competitive It is a good idea to have a backup plan. Many students will complete an Undergraduate degree at SIUE if they are not admitted to Pharmacy. Many students will consider an alternate Pharmacy school.

School of Pharmacy Class of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Total Admitted Illinois Southern Central Chicago Area Other

Residence Status Strong preference is given to residents of Illinois during the admissions process. The Dean may admit exceptional non-resident applicants to the pharmacy program as determined by academic records, personal and professional characteristics, and upon recommendation of the Admissions Committee.

Set your GPA goals high. It is important to set a specific GPA target each semester. It is important to use all campus resources that support your learning and education. Various departments provide free tutorial assistance. Study groups can assist in the learning of instructional material.

Goal Setting Considerations Completion of the pre ‑ pharmacy curriculum does not guarantee admission to the SIUE School of Pharmacy. Completion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum over a 2-year period is only possible for students who do not need preparatory course work in mathematics and/or chemistry.

Goal Setting Consideration II All courses listed in the pre-pharmacy curriculum subject listing must be completed with a minimum grade of “C.” In order to be considered for admission to the professional program, the minimum cumulative, pre-pharmacy, and pre-pharmacy science and mathematics grade point averages are Attaining these minimums does not guarantee consideration, and specific minimums may be modified depending on the size of the applicant pool.

Beginning with the fall 2012 application cycle (applications submitted in 2011 for the fall of 2012) students will be required to have completed all pre-pharmacy courses in the spring term proceeding the intended start date. For example, students applying to enter the SOP in the fall of 2012 must complete all pre-pharmacy courses in the spring of 2012.

Goal Setting Consideration III Beginning with the fall 2012 application cycle (applications submitted in 2011 for the fall of 2012) students who have a total of five or more repeated courses within the pre- pharmacy curriculum will not be considered for admission to the program.

Know How to Calculate your GPA To calculate your grade point average, use the four-point grading scale: A, A+, A- = 4 points B+, B, B - = 3 points C,C+,C - = 2 points D,D+,D - = 1 points F, UW, WF = 0 points 1. Multiply the number of hours you earned in each course by the number of points for each grade (this will equal your quality points). 2. Total the number of quality points. 3. Total the number of hours. 4. Divide the total number of quality points by the total number of hours. This procedure works if a course grade is not repeated. Your Academic Adviser can provide information on GPA calculation, if needed.

School of Pharmacy Class of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Academic Averages Cumulative GPA Pre-Pharmacy GPA Science/Math GPA PCAT Score

Familiarize yourself with the online resources found on the Pre Pharmacy website. Familiarize yourself with the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Visit the Pharmacy building and meet the Pharmacy Academic Advising staff. Join the Pre-Pharmacy Association by ing Connie Stamper-Carr at Use your SIUE account.

Readiness Requirements for Sciences Prerequisites: Chemistry 121a - Students must have an ACT math score of 21 or higher and one year of high school chemistry (C grades or higher) or Undergraduate level CHEM 113 Minimum Grade of CCHEM 113 Math 150 – requires a MATH 125 Placement test result or course credit in Math 125, Pre- Calculus/Trigonometry with a grade of C.MATH 125

A Typical First Semester CHEM 121a General Chemistry I CHEM 125a General Chemistry Lab I ENG 101 English Composition I MATH 150 Calculus I SPC 103, 104, or 105 Speech Communication

How can I learn more about pharmacy at SIUE? All students who are interested in pursuing a pharmacy career should plan to attend the New Freshman Welcome and Convocation on Saturday, August 21, This event will be your first opportunity to meet with School of Pharmacy faculty and staff. A session for pre-pharmacy students will be held at 11 am. – noon. Watch your SIUE for reminders. The Convocation will be in the Vadalabene center. The location for the Pre Pharmacy presentation will be listed in materials given at check-in.