ADMISSIONS

1.     Complete 59 semester hours or 87 quarter hours of non remedial, prerequisite coursework from a regionally  accredited U.S. college or university. The student must earn a grade of C or better in each prerequisite course.
2.     Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
3.    Submit scores from the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). The test must have been taken no earlier than  October 1997.
4.    Reflect a people/service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities.
5.     Reflect proper motivation for and commitment to the pharmacy profession as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or other life experiences.
6.     Posses the oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues

Quarter to Semester Conversion Guide

"HOW TO READ THIS TRANSFER GUIDE"

With the start of the Fall, 2005 term College of DuPage will switch from a quarter to semester system. All the transfer guides will contain both quarter and semester course articulation information to assist students and faculty advisors during this transition phase. Quarter term classes have three digit course numbers, while semester course have Bolded four digit course numbers: For example, ENGLI 101 is a quarter course and ENGLI 1101 is a semester course. In the transfer guides, articulation tables will show a number of course articulation arrangements, for example:

The transfer guides are a valuable tool to assist students and faculty advisors with the transfer process. Given the complex nature of the articulation process should you have any questions regarding course equivalencies contact the College Articulation Office at 630/942.2500.

To qualify for admission to Midwestern University's (MWU) Chicago College of Pharmacy, the courses listed below MUST be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Please note preferred options in italics.

Total Credit Hours:                                             87   Total minimum number of quarter hours           100 

Total minimum number of quarter hours to fulfill all prerequisite coursework at College of DuPage

For additional information on MWU's Pharmacy Program admission policies and procedures, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 458-6253 or visit our web site at http://www.midwestern.edu/.

Requirements and course equivalents are subject to change upon the discretion of Midwestern University.

The pharmacy profession allows you to provide pharmaceutical care and services in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and managed care organizations. As a pharmacist, your responsibilities may include selecting drug therapies, determining dosage forms and dosing schedules, communicating drug treatment recommendations to physicians, preparing appropriate medications, counseling patients about proper drug use and possible side effects, and educating other health professionals to optimize drug use.2/19/03

DEGREE

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)

The pharmacy program on the Downers Grove campus offers the Pharm. D. degree, which requires completion of six years of study-the first two at another accredited college or university and the final four at MWU.

DIDACTIC CURRICULUM

The first two professional years of the program comprise a basic science curriculum enhanced by courses in pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical care, and pharmacy communications. Upon entering the College, each student becomes a member of a small group made up of five to six students and a faculty mentor. Students remain with this group throughout their education at CCP, completing assignments and working together on projects. This approach fosters the team-oriented health care environment of current pharmacy practice.

CLINICAL CURRICULUM

Beginning with the first professional year, students are exposed to hands-on experience in a variety of health care environments. Early experiential rotations in the first and second professional years take students into a pharmacy or into work with a clinical pharmacist one afternoon a week for 30 weeks. During the third and fourth professional years, students complete six 6-week full-time clinical rotations. 

The College has established rotation sites in many diverse practice environments. Required experiences include community practice, institutional practice, ambulatory care, acute care/general medicine, medical specialty, and an elective. For the elective, students can choose to explore an area of interest, which may include experience with industry, a professional organization, chain store management, or a managed care environment. All rotations emphasize problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and communications in the delivery of pharmaceutical care. During rotations, students return to campus for seminars once every 3 or 6 weeks, allowing them to interact with their classmates and share experiences during the clinical phase of their education.

OTHER DEGREE PROGRAM OPTIONS

For pharmacists with a B.S. in Pharmacy degree who are seeking a Pharm. D. degree on a full-time basis, the College offers a Pharm.D. Completion Program. For pharmacists who are licensed in the U.S. or Canada and are seeking a Pharm. D. degree on a part-time basis, the College offers a Nontraditional brochures on these options, contact the CCP Dean's Office at (630) 971-6417.

DUAL ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM

Loyola University Chicago College of Arts and Science, Benedictine University, Millikin University, and the University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN) offer a Dual Acceptance Program with CCP for selected students who successfully complete the specified coursework; such students will be granted an early acceptance to CCP.

ACCREDITATION

CCP's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree programs are accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: (312) 664-3573 or (800) 533-3606. Fax: (312) 664-4652. http://www.acpe-accredit.org/ 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The Chicago College of Pharmacy uses a rolling admissions process where applications are processed and reviewed during regular intervals in the admissions cycle until the class is filled. All applicants are encourage to submit their applications as early in the cycle as possible or by February 3, 2003. While applications may be accepted at any time until the class is filled, you are strongly encourage to submit your completed application early.

For additional information on MWU's Pharmacy Program admission policies and procedures, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-458-6253 or visit our web site at www.midwestern.edu

For information about transferring to Illinois colleges and universities using the Illinois Articulation Initiative, click here

Requirements and course equivalents are subject to change upon the discretion of Midwestern University.