Graduate Program: Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice Graduate Certificate Program

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice Graduate Certificate Program is designed for international scholars who have graduated from a five or six-year pharmacy program (PharmD or equivalent) outside the United States. Currently we have a small cohort of students from universities, hospitals, and government agencies. Our program is designed to be completed in two to three years on a full-time basis. Successful graduates of the program go on to complete residencies in Arizona and other states as well as contribute to research and new knowledge in scholarly publications.

Tailored Curriculum Designed for International Students

Faculty and staff in the certificate program have worked with international students for more than 20 years. We are here to help you navigate the program application as well as support you through your academic, clinical and professional progression in areas such as advanced clinical training for residency, preparation for the licensure and English proficiency exams, and more.

Program highlights

  • Our staff and faculty in the certificate program are dedicated to international students and provide personalized support and training to meet individual needs of students.
  • Over 30 pharmacy rotations with a different emphasis (e.g. internal medicine, infectious diseases, emergency medicine, and medication management) are available for students’ clinical training.
  • Approximately 90% of certificate program graduates move to PGY-1 residency and 80% to PGY-2 residency.
 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy was the first health science college at the University of Arizona, and now has more than 75 years of history. Today the college is one of the premier pharmacy schools in the nation.  The college is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and offers a professional program, the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.  Pharmacists play a vital role in the health care system, focusing on safe and effective medication use for each patient while working collaboratively with fellow health care providers to help patients get well and stay well. Found in communities around the globe, pharmacists are often the front door to the health care system.

 
College

R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

 
Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Akiko Adelaine Derbridge
520-626-8444
Graduate Program Coordinator
Akiko Adelaine Derbridge
520-626-8444
Director of Graduate Studies
Michael Katz
520-626-8774
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements
  • Earned a PharmD from a 5-year or 6-year degree program outside the United States
  • Minimum 3.75 overall GPA on a 5.0 scale or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Gained professional experience in the relevant field upon graduation for more than 6 months

Application Requirements:

  • Official transcripts from non-U.S. secondary schools, colleges or universities
  • Copy of diploma
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Official iBT TOEFL score of 93 or higher (Speaking 26 / Writing 24 / Reading 22 / Listening 21)
    • Please send copy of current score report and list of future test dates you have scheduled.
  • Letter of intent answering the following questions (2 pages maximum);
    • What makes you different from other applicants?
    • What is your career goal and how can our program help you achieve it?
    • What challenges are you expecting in our program or living in Tucson when you join our program?
  • Recommendation letters (3 letters minimum)
    • 1 letter from a current employer
    • 1 letter from a preceptor for a clinical rotation
    • 1 letter from anyone who would be able to recommend you for academic and professional purposes
  • Financial sponsorship letter from sponsor

To apply, please contact at ota@pharmacy.arizona.edu for more information.

 
Standardized Tests

Required test(s): TOEFL iBT
Minimum TOEFL*: Speaking 26 / Writing 24 / Reading 22 / Listening 21

*Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEC) Certification requirement

 
Funding Opportunities

Certificate students may not be eligible for financial aid.

 
Admissions Deadlines

International Applicants:

  • Fall: April 1
  • Spring: September 1*

*Program applicants who plan to complete this program in 2 years must apply for fall.

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

36 

Core Coursework Requirements

Required Units: 36

1. Core (18)

  • PHPR806C: Pharmacotherapeutics III
  • PHPR843: Pharmacy Law
  • PHPR861A: Literature Evaluation – Statistical Methods
  • PHPR862: Writing a Proposal for a Scientific Study
  • PHPR893A: Internship for International Students
 
Elective Coursework

2. Electives (18+)

  • PHPR803: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
  • PHPR804: Interviewing and Counseling Skills
  • PHPR805B/C: Beginning Pharmacy Practice
  • PHPR806B: Pharmacotherapeutics II
  • PHPR816A: Patient Assessment and Diagnostics
  • PHPR893A: Internship for International Student
 
Additional Requirements

Eligibility for The Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) registration 

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 15 Jul 2022