GENERAL INFORMATION
The School of pharmacy envisions itself as a partner in the community of health care educators and practitioners who are patient advocates dedicated to the delivery of superior care and enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens through the development of highly trained, culturally-competent, caring pharmacists. The University of the Incarnate Word, a Catholic institution committed to educational excellence in a context of faith, welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs.
The University is located on what was formerly the estate of noted San Antonio philanthropist, businessman, and civil servant, Col. George W. Brackenridge. The headwaters of the San Antonio River separate the main campus from the newer developments, including the International Conference Center for visiting international dignitaries and students. The city of San Antonio’s multi-ethnic, multi-national flavor has always been a part of the mission of the University. It will continue to be so as the School of Pharmacy comes into being.
VISION STATEMENT
The School of Pharmacy envisions itself as a partner in the community of health care educators and practitioners who are patient advocates, dedicated to the delivery of superior care and enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens through the development of highly trained, culturally-competent, caring pharmacists.
MISSION STATEMENT
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), a Catholic institution committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. The School of Pharmacy embraces the mission of the University as it develops a group of faculty and student scholars who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of South Texas and the nation. The program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multicultural and multilingual development. The School promotes full emergence of the student as a practitioner and scholar, and the faculty as fine-tuned educators through community and professional service, leadership opportunities, planned development activities, and scholarship.
CURRICULUM
The School of Pharmacy embraces the mission of the University as it develops a group of faculty and student scholars who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of South Texas and the nation. The program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multi-cultural and multi-language development. The School promotes full emergence of the student as a practitioner and scholar, and the faculty as fine-tuned educators through community and professional service, leadership opportunities, planned development activities, and scholarship.
In general, the goals of the School include to: Support diverse learning styles; Promote integrity and high ethical standards; Develop forward-thinking practitioners; Foster principles of leadership relative to the profession, the community, and the nation; Form partnerships with the community to provide pharmaceutical care service to the community; Teach economic conservation; Embrace lifestyles that promote whole health—physical, mental, spiritual. The integrated course of study provides approximately 37 hours in the pharmaceutical sciences, 11 hours in pharmacy administration, and 106 hours in pharmacy practice and experiential learning.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participates in PharmCAS: No
Applicants must complete a pre-pharmacy course of study at any U.S. accredited college or university. The pre-pharmacy curriculum must compare in content and comprehensiveness with the Incarnate Word pre-pharmacy program. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 in pre-pharmacy course work and 64 semester hours (71 hours for Graduate/professional financial aid). Students who have completed a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply. Prerequisites include:
General Biology with Lab……….……………. 4
General Chemistry with lab…….……….……8
Microbiology with lab…………….………....... 4
Human Anatomy/Physiology…………..….…4
Organic Chemistry with lab……………..… 8
Physics with Lab……………………..……..… 4
English Composition…………………..……… 6
Calculus.………………………………..……... 3
Humanities……………………………….....… 12
Social/Behavioral Sciences…………....... 6
Statistics………………………………………. 3
The process for admission to the Fall class opens in September and concludes January 15th. All students, including UIW Pre-pharmacy students, must apply for admission to the Professional program using the Pharmacy Admission Application.
Applicant must have official transcripts from all colleges attended, undergraduate and graduate, 2 letters of recommendation, official score reports from the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT: Code #099), proof of 80 hours of experience in an approved pharmacy setting, and acceptable TOEFL scores when English is not the primary language. An onsite interview (applicants’ expense) is required for persons who are under consideration for admission. A critical thinking assessment and writing sample and will be taken at that time. Review of applicants will begin first business day of February of the application year.
FINANCIAL AID (see link below)
University of the Incarnate Word - Office of Financial Assistance
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Dr. Carmita A. Coleman
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Web site: www.uiw.edu/pharmacy
210/805-3012
or send specific questions to: rxadmissions@uiwtx.edu
