Fort Lauderdale, Florida has long been known for golden sandy beaches, fun in the sun, and spring break. It is also the home of Nova Southeastern University and its outstanding college of pharmacy. At 300 acres in size, the pharmacy campus really shines in the midst of this university, which is 12th in size in the nation.
Around 20,000 students attend Nova Southeastern University annually. About ten percent of these will be fortunate enough to attend the college of pharmacy. The 2009 fall schedule showed that 420 interviewed for the new class period, but only 220 were accepted to attend. Of those 220 students sixty-five percent were women. In order to be considered the average grade point average had to be 2.75. The grade point average of those accepted was 3.50.
At Nova Southeastern University the student will experience hands-on learning in a practical pharmacy environment from the first semester onward. The course stresses assessment and innovative participation in real-life settings. The four-year program devotes the first two years towards constructing a strong foundation in the sciences, both pharmaceutical and medical. During the 3rd year the student is encouraged to take the knowledge they have acquired and apply it correctly. The final year is dedicated to drug therapy skills in clinical rotations designed to enhance their specialized capabilities.
All applicants wishing to attend the NSU College of Pharmacy must take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). Applicants can obtain an application packet from PharmCAS. The PharmCAS application must be submitted by February 1st of the desired school year. Official transcripts must be submitted, unopened and sealed, to PharmCAS. The PCAT scores are required to be submitted as well. Selected applicants will be issued an interview but this does not signify acceptance.
The Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy is dedicated to placing pharmacy professionals into positions that meet the fundamentals of society expectations and needs. The school is proud to encourage teamwork, professionalism, innovation, and integrity. Comprehensive education was given birth at over 800 preceptors and 600 clinical sites where valuable knowledge is shared. The opportunities for preparedness in diverse fields of pharmacy make this college of pharmacy one of the best in the land.
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