Doctor of Pharmacy
Special Degree Requirements
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.
Degree candidates must:
Meet the general University requirements for graduation.
Earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in each of the following areas:
all courses attempted at The University of Montana-Missoula (cumulative GPA).
all courses which carry a pharmacy (PHAR) prefix (pharmacy GPA).
all required courses in the professional pharmacy curriculum (professional GPA).
Required pharmacy course work must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Complete at least six full academic years, including pre-pharmacy instruction, and a minimum of eight semesters of professional instruction as a full-time student registered for a minimum of twelve credits per semester.
Complete not less than 206 credits of course work with a minimum of 142 credits in the professional program.
Complete all other accreditation-required activities for pharmacy students (ACPE Standards 2016).
Licensure in Montana
An applicant for licensure as a registered pharmacist in Montana must pass national examinations as required by the Montana State Board of Pharmacy. To qualify for the examinations, the applicant must be of good moral character and a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree; however, an applicant will not receive a license until all requirements have been met.
Doctor of Pharmacy
College of Health - Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Degree Specific Credits: 206 (64 Pre-pharmacy and 142 Professional credits)
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2020-21
Note: Pre-pharmacy coursework must be completed before entering the professional pharmacy program. Students should note some pre-pharmacy courses have prerequisites and they should consider that when planning their schedules. In addition, applicants to the professional pharmacy program must present proof of having completed at least 20 hours of observation in a pharmacy, other health care or social field, a writing assignment about the experience, and one evaluation form from someone involved with the applicant in such an experience. The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) must be taken within two years of application. Applications for the professional program are submitted through the PharmCAS system. See the School s prospective student webpage for more information.
Summary
Pre-Pharmacy Requirements | 64 | |
Biology | ||
General and Organic Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Mathematics | ||
Communication & Social Sciences | ||
Pre-Pharmacy Electives | ||
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum | 142 | |
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences | ||
Clinical Sciences | ||
Social Behavioral & Administrative Sciences | ||
Introductory & Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE & APPE) | ||
Total Hours | 206 |
Pre-Pharmacy Requirements
Biology
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
BIOH 112 | Human Form and Function I | 3 |
BIOH 113 | Human Form and Function II | 3 |
BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General and Organic Chemistry
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 141N | College Chemistry I | 5 |
CHMY 143N | College Chemistry II | 5 |
CHMY 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHMY 223 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHSX 205N | College Physics I | 5 |
Total Hours | 5 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete the following course: | ||
M 162 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | |
PSYX 222 | Psychological Statistics | |
SOCI 202 | Social Statistics | |
Total Hours | 8 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Communication & Social Sciences
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
COMX 111A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
or THTR 120A | Introduction to Acting I | |
PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
or SOCI 101S | Introduction to Sociology | |
ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Pre-Pharmacy Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete 11 elective credits. Speak with your advisor about completing this requirement. | 11 | |
Total Hours | 11 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum
Students must apply for admission to the professional program. Students enrolled in the professional pharmacy curriculum are assessed a supplemental fee. This fee does not apply to pre-pharmacy students. Refer to the fees section of this catalog for details.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in pharmaceutical calculation by successfully completing a competency assessment prior to entering the second professional year.
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHAR 329 | Microbes & Medicines | 4 |
PHAR 331 | Pharmaceutics | 4 |
PHAR 341 | Pharmaceutical Pathophysiology I | 5 |
PHAR 342 | Pharmaceutical Pathophysiology II | 5 |
PHAR 371 | Integrated Studies I | 1 |
PHAR 372 | Integrated Studies II | 1 |
PHAR 381 | Pharmaceutical Biochemistry | 4 |
PHAR 421 | Medicinal Chem I | 3 |
PHAR 422 | Medicinal Chem II | 3 |
PHAR 443 | Pharmacol & Toxicol I | 4 |
PHAR 444 | Pharmacology & Toxicol II | 4 |
Total Hours | 38 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Clinical Sciences
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHAR 432 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
PHAR 451 | Therapeutics I | 4 |
PHAR 452 | Therapeutics II | 4 |
PHAR 553 | Therapeutics III | 5 |
PHAR 554 | Therapeutics IV | 6 |
PHAR 565 | Pharmacy APPE Preparation | 3 |
Total Hours | 25 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHAR 300 | Pharmacy Practice I | 5 |
PHAR 310 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2 |
PHAR 311 | Healthy People | 1 |
PHAR 350 | Drug Info | 1 |
PHAR 412 | Pharmacy Practice III | 3 |
PHAR 460 | Pharmaceutical Care Lab II | 1 |
PHAR 505 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 4 |
PHAR 506 | Pharmacy Practice V | 3 |
PHAR 514E | Case Studies Pharm Ethics | 3 |
PHAR 550 | Drug Literature Eval | 3 |
PHAR 559 | Public Health and Pharmacoeconomics | 3 |
3 credits of elective courses. Please see your advisor for courses that will complete this requirement. | 3 | |
Total Hours | 32 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE and APPE)
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHAR 480 | Community Pharmacy IPPE | 3 |
PHAR 481 | Hospital Pharmacy IPPE | 3 |
PHAR 579 | Comm Pharm APPE | 6 |
PHAR 580 | Hosp Pharm APPE | 6 |
PHAR 581 | Inpatient APPE | 6 |
PHAR 582 | AMB Care APPE | 6 |
Complete 18 credits of the following courses: | 18 | |
PHAR 583 | Drug Information APPE | |
PHAR 584 | Specialized Services APPE | |
PHAR 585 | Geriatric APPE | |
PHAR 586 | Clinical Speciality APPE | |
PHAR 587 | Administrative APPE | |
PHAR 588 | Research APPE | |
PHAR 589 | Education APPE | |
Total Hours | 48 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-