Training Course:Pharmacy (Certificate)School/Trainer:Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Course Description:
'' Over one-half of the pharmacists practicing in Michigan are graduates of Ferris. Graduates are well prepared for the North American Pharmacists Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), which is required for licensure in Michigan and most other states.
Ferris offers a six-year program leading to a doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The entering-level program operates on a 2-4 format. Pre-Pharmacy is two years with the last four years spent in the professional program provided by the College of Pharmacy. At Ferris, Pre-Pharmacy is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. Transfer guides are available for most of the state’s colleges and universities.
Pre-Pharmacy subjects include general biology, microbiology, general and organic chemistry, calculus, statistics, economics, English, communication skills, psychology or sociology, and cultural enrichment. All course work designated as pre-pharmacy must be completed in order to finalize admission. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the University’s General Education Guidelines.
Beginning Fall 2009, the pre-pharmacy subjects will include general biology, anatomy and physiology, general and organic chemistry, calculus, economics, English, communication skills, psychology or sociology, and cultural enrichment.
Great Career Options
Since its inception in 1893, the College of Pharmacy has adapted its programming to meet the challenges and complex demands of an ever-changing profession. Current emphasis is on clinical practice and the provision of pharmaceutical care to ensure that the patient’s drug therapy is appropriate, safe, effective for the condition being treated and cost-effective. Graduates of the College will be prepared to deliver pharmaceutical care to patients in a wide range of practice settings.
Some of the many fields of specialization open to the pharmacist include:
Community pharmacy—most pharmacists are engaged in this type of professional practice in either independently owned or chain pharmacies.
Hospital pharmacy—this field offers a variety of assignments in support of physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team in dealing with the medication needs of patients.
Industrial pharmacy—opportunities include those related to production, quality control, research, administration and sales promotion. Included also are the medical service representatives needed to keep physicians, dentists and pharmacists informed of new developments.
Other career options include home health care, long-term care, nuclear pharmacy, public health, law and various areas of pharmacy education and specialization.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the College of Pharmacy entry-level programs is highly competitive and is granted to the best qualified applicants on a space available basis. Priority is determined using a formula based primarily on academic performance and Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores. Although the minimum acceptable cumulative GPA obtained in pre-pharmacy is 2.5, the average of successful applicants is much higher. The Pre-Pharmacy program can be taken at Ferris or at any other accredited college or university.
Graduation Requirements
The College of Pharmacy at Ferris State grants the doctor of pharmacy degree. Graduation requirements for the Pharm.D. degree include completion of all work outlined in the Pharm.D. curriculum, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and recommendation for the degree by the faculty of the College of Pharmacy based on academic performance and ethical and professional standards.
The Application Process
Applications to the Ferris Pre-Pharmacy program (College of Arts and Sciences) or the Pharmacy program (College of Pharmacy) may be obtained by writing to the Office of Admissions, Ferris State University, 1201 S. State Street, CSS 201, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2737 or calling 231-591-2100. Applications are also available from the College of Pharmacy (www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/pharmacy/) and at the offices of Michigan high school and college counselors.
Applications and general information on the PCAT can be obtained by writing to: The Psychological Corporation, PSE Customer Relations - PCAT, 19500 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX 78259, or by calling 1-800-622-3231.
Applications, along with transcripts, are to be submitted after the completion of at least three semesters or four quarters of college work. It is expected that applicants will have completed all first year courses and at least the first semester of courses normally taken the second year.
Most importantly, the majority of the chemistry and biology/microbiology prerequisites need to be success-fully completed prior to the application deadline. All submissions should be received prior to January 31 of the year the student wishes to enter the College to assure consideration.
Successful applicants will be notified of their conditional acceptance by the College in early April. Final acceptance will be contingent upon receipt of transcripts verifying successful completion of all Pre-Pharmacy requirements.
Accreditation
The College of Pharmacy is recognized by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy and is accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, the national accrediting agency for all colleges of pharmacy. Ferris is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. ...''
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.ferris.edu/
Phone:800 4-FERRIS
School Address:
1201 S. State Street, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, USA
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