Fy Pharm 102 Pre Regl

Pharmacy pre-registration advising Presented by Division of Natural Science & Mathematics School of Pharmacy

Spring 2010 Pre-Registration FY: Thursday, November 5 Start times assigned by Registrar Online Registration continues through January 15

Today’s Steps 

Pharmacy Program Introduction

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Basic requirements

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Science pre-requisites

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Your back-up plan

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Determine spring course options

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Application tips

Handouts 

Pharmacy program information

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Individual unofficial transcript

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Academic Worksheet (blank)

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Planning worksheet

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Request to Lift Registration Flag • FY MUST turn in at end of session!!!

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List of academic resources

How is this semester going?   

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Easier than you thought? Harder than you thought? Different than you thought? What changes can you make in the next few weeks to finish well?

Resources for Success 

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Smart students take advantage of university resources. Successful students seek help!

http://studentsuccess.unc.edu

Important Dates in Fall Semester 

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Late September: Early warning progress reports October 19: Last day to drop/ declare a course Pass/D+/D/Fail November 5: First-year registration begins December 11-18: Exams

Academic Eligibility You must achieve minimum hours and minimum GPA  

To enter FY Spring • 9 academic hours passed at Carolina • 2.0 cumulative Carolina GPA

To enter SO Fall • 9 hours passed in spring • 24 academic hours passed at Carolina • 2.0 cumulative Carolina GPA

If you don’t meet criteria, talk to an advisor ASAP!!! If GPA not met, get one semester probation If hours not met, ineligible until rectified Required hours increase every semester

Different Pharmacy Options 

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) Pharmacist • Community, hospital, managed care, pharmaceutical industry, long-term care, consulting, academia, drug development, drug information, etc.

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Additional educational options • Residency/Fellowship • Master’s degree • Doctoral degree

Pharmacy Program Overview 

Minimum 2 yr preparation • Most applicants have 3 or more years of coursework

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Four year PharmD program • NOT Bachelor’s degree!!!

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Pharmacy course schedule • First 3 years classroom instruction • 10 required clerkships 

1 in the summer after the first and second year

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8 during the fourth year

Where are you now? 

Transcript printout: • No longer using ‘GRADS’ system

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Current major declaration: PHAR, UNDC, other? • Incorrect? Change it!

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(to PHAR, UNDC; others: appt.)

Courses: • Current enrollment (*) • Incoming credits   

BE: by exam PL: placement TR: transfer

• General Education requirements • Major and related requirements

Pharmacy Academic Worksheet

Rules 

Grades • ≥C- in math & science pre-requisites

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Pre-requisite order

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No more than 2 labs/semester

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ALL math & science requirements done by May PRIOR to start May finish 1-2 lang/GenEd in SS

Your Suggested Program 

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Semester-x-semester guide to finishing on time Not a required sequence, but: • Must meet pre-reqs for courses • PharmD course plan geared toward entering at end of SO year – can extend! • Adjust as appropriate to your situation:   

Look at long term balance of courses Look at when courses are offered (F, S, SS) Plan for other opportunities (Study abroad, independent research, internship, etc)

Back-up Major!!! Plan B if Pharmacy doesn’t work out May determine choice of courses taken for Pharmacy pre-reqs

Must have at least one Non-admission option

Goal: Graduation!

Your Backup Plan 

Use GenEds to explore options

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Pick your passion!

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Must declare in Jan of SO yr.

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Thinking of Biology? • Take Stor 155, not Stor 151.

‘What if?’ planning 

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What is your back-up plan? How do course choices now affect options/balance later? What other elements do you want to include?

Chemistry Sequence CHEM 101, 101L

CHEM 102, 102L

CHEM 261

CHEM 262, 262L

CHEM 241, 241L

Physics Trig-based MATH 130 co-requisite

PHYS 104

PHYS 105

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Calc-based

MATH 232

MATH 233

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PHYS 116

PHYS 117

If 3yr plan, typically taken Junior year (after completion of Chem)

Other Science/Math BIOL 101/L

BIOL 252

MATH 130 CHEM 102/L MATH 231 or MATH 241

STOR 151

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155

MCRO 251

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255

Summer Opportunities One summer only if applying for SO May entry!

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Internship

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Job experience

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Research

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Study Abroad

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Vacation

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Summer school

(UNC or other)

Summer School UNC-CH  

Elsewhere

No application Register in March (check Registrar’s site for dates)

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Must apply as visitor TR course pre-approval (info on UNC Admissions web-site)

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Intense focus on 1 course per session Do NOT try to balance with work or another course!

Course information 

Undergraduate Bulletin • • •

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Major and minor descriptions Course descriptions Every approved course (all not offered)

Directory of Courses • Current Semester courses

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Course Search Engine • Current Semester courses • Searchable

Updated nightly Use to ID courses only! Pair with UG Bulletin

What to take? Guidelines:

Typical Courses:

1. Must average 15 hrs per semester

1. English (3)

2. Continue foundations – add approaches/connections if done

2. Language (3-4)

3. Two-three math/science courses (two labs max!)

3. Chem 102/L (4) 4. Biol 101/L (4)

4. Only consider Biol 252 if you have A’s in fall science courses!

5. Math or Stor (3)

5. Use judgment on drop option

6. LFIT (1)

Application Considerations 

All pre-reqs completed by entrance

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PCAT -

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GPA – cumulative; math & science

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Experience – work or volunteer

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Interview

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Timing: 2,3, or 4 yr pre-pharmacy

Pharmacy College Admissions Test

Pharmacy requirements To enter the PharmD, you must have: (3) (4)

C- or better in all math & science prerequisite courses Immunizations – Hepatitis B, Varicella (5)

Apply by Nov 1 & be accepted Licensure: Must pass after graduation!

Student Expectations   

Consistent and punctual attendance Expressed willingness/enthusiasm for learning Courteous, respectful and non-judgmental communication with preceptors, patients, students, staff

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Confidentiality Collegiality and cooperation Flexibility Personal accountability and responsibility Dependability and reliability Effective use of time and resources

Pharmacy Resources 

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School of Pharmacy: http://pharmacy.unc.edu/

Pharmacy Information Sessions • April, August, September prior to application

Pre-Health Advising 

What? • Supplements academic advising • Information on post-graduate health programs 

(pre-med, dent, vet, opt, PT, pharm, PA, etc)

• Tangible and intangible requirements 

Who? • • •

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Dr. Jean DeSaix, Biology Dr. Tony Hilger, Clinical Lab Science Undergraduate Peer advisors

How? • Walk-ins per schedule, 3002 Steele Building

More Resources Academic Advising Website Departmental Websites Registrar’s Office Course Search Engine Undergraduate Bulletin Office of Undergraduate Curriculum Office of Undergraduate Research Student Health Services Counseling and Wellness Services Learning Center Math Help Center Chemistry Resource Center Physics Tutorial Center Writing Center

Career Services Pre-Health Pre-Law Pre-Grad School NC Health Careers

•Please turn in your completed Request to Lift •Registration Flag form before you leave!

Honors Program Preparation 

Things you can do in 1st and 2nd years: •1) Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.2. •2) Read about research. Search the OUR database for research opportunities. Think about the types of research that you would like to do. Talk to faculty about research options in their labs or other labs on campus. •3) Work to achieve mastery of research skills. Take lab and core courses as soon as this is feasible in terms of your schedule and course availability. •4) Consider volunteering or working in a research lab during the summer – some programs carry a stipend! •5) Contact the Honors advisor in your major department for additional information.