T
he Dual Acceptance Program between Loyola University
Chicago College of Arts and Sciences and Midwestern
University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Two dynamic universities have joined forces to create an early
admission program for students who would like to be accepted
into pharmacy school directly out of high school. The Dual
Acceptance Program permits students to complete their
prerequisite requirements during two years at Loyola University
Chicago, then matriculate into Midwestern University Chicago
College of Pharmacy to begin a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy
program.
Eligible students must:
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Be accepted into Loyola’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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Score in the top 20% on a college entrance examination
(minimum ACT 25 or minimum SAT 1700). To be considered,
applicants must also submit national test scores for ACT or SAT
that include a writing component score.
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Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2
on a 4.0 scale. When reviewing academic criteria, the
committee will pay special attention to performance in math
and science coursework.
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Reflect a people/service orientation through community
service or extracurricular activities.
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Reflect a motivation for and a commitment to the pharmacy
profession as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or
other life experiences.
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Possess the oral and written communication skills necessary to
interact with patients and colleagues.
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Ensure that all Dual Acceptance Program application materials
are received at the Loyola University Chicago Pre-Health
Professions Advising Office by the application deadline of
February 12, 2010.
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Be reviewed by the Chicago College of Pharmacy Admission
Committee.
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Be approved for admission to the Dual Acceptance Program
by the Chicago College of Pharmacy Admission Committee.
Successful applicants will:
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Benefit from receiving an excellent education at Loyola
University Chicago.
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Ensure their seat at the Chicago College of Pharmacy upon
successful completion of the pre-pharmacy requirements.
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Not be required to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test
(PCAT).
A Career in PharmacyA Career in Pharmacy
Please see the back of this brochure for prerequisites and other
requirements of this program. More information about Loyola
University Chicago and Midwestern University is included below.
L O Y O L A U N I V E R S I T Y C H I C A G O
Founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Loyola
University Chicago is consistently ranked a top national
university and best value by U.S. News & World Report, based on
academic reputation, student selectivity, faculty, financial
resources, graduation rate, and alumni satisfaction. Loyola
continues to advance the 450-year-old Jesuit tradition of
rigorous academic study firmly grounded in the liberal arts. At
Loyola, you will develop your total self—intellectually, socially,
physically, and spiritually. Loyola wants you to pursue your
highest goals and reach your maximum potential in everything
you do.
M I D W E S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y
C H I C A G O C O L L E G E O F P H A R M A C Y
Founded in 1991, the Chicago College of
Pharmacy (CCP) offers the Doctor of Pharmacy
(PharmD) degree. Its successful curriculum
emphasizes pharmaceutical care and patient
communications, and uses a small-group
learning approach to foster a team-oriented
health-care environment of current practice. CCP alumni work in
community pharmacies, hospital settings, educational
institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and managed care
organizations. All of the 2008 CCP graduates were offered full-
time positions in rewarding and challenging practice
environments with excellent salaries. CCP is part of Midwestern
University, an academic community committed to the health
sciences. The university’s 105-acre campus features state-of-the-
art facilities and is located 25 miles west of downtown Chicago
in Downers Grove, Ill.
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R E R E Q U I S I T E S
Students must successfully complete the following courses:
Successful dual admission students will be ensured a seat at CCP
upon successful completion of the dual admission program
requirements at Loyola.
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All prerequisite courses must be completed at Loyola within
two years.
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Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required
courses (grades of “C–” are not acceptable).
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A minimum overall GPA of a 3.2 must be achieved at the end
of Spring Semester of the first and second pre-pharmacy year
and at the end of all pre-pharmacy coursework.
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Students cannot repeat courses for a higher grade.
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An advisor from Loyola’s Office of Pre-Health Professions
Advising monitors students’ progress every semester. The
advisor alerts CCP of any student failing to meet the
requirements. The Pre-Health office provides the Midwestern
University admission office with transcripts for all students in
the program on an annual basis. Students must receive the
continued endorsement of Loyola’s Pre-Health Advising
Program.
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Any student who fails to complete the program can reapply to
CCP via the traditional route (i.e., complete a PharmCAS
application, submit PCAT scores, attend a mandatory
candidate visit, etc.).
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Once the Midwestern University Office of Admissions receives
all completed Dual Acceptance Program application materials
from the affiliate colleges, the applicant’s files will be reviewed
to determine his or her competitiveness for an invitation to
attend the Mandatory Candidate Visit. Standardized, group
interviews of selected applicants will be conducted at the
Mandatory Candidate Visit. Applicants will be evaluated on
their verbal communication skills, understanding of the
pharmacy profession, commitment to patient care, and other
elements as determined by the faculty.
LOYO L A U NI V E R S I T Y C H I C AG O
Undergraduate Admission Office
1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660
Phone: 800.262.2373
773.508.3636
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: LUC.edu/undergrad
M I D W E S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y
Office of Admission
555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60615
Phone: 800.458.6253
630.515.6171
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.midwestern.edu
To access this and other undergraduate program
brochures—and any updated information—please
visit LUC.edu/undergrad/academics.
Loyola is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Information in this brochure is correct as of 7/09.
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Requirement Loyola course Credit hours
E
nglish Composition University College 3 credit hours
Writing Seminar (UCWR 110)
O
ne Literary Knowledge and 3 credit hours
Experience Area Course
Public Speaking Communication (CMUN) 101 3 credit hours
Biology (w/lab)
1
Biology (BIOL) 101 and 111 4 credit hours
B
IOL 102 and 112 4 credit hours
A
natomy BIOL 242 4 credit hours
G
eneral Chemistry (w/lab)
2
C
hemistry (CHEM) 101 and 111 4 credit hours
CHEM 102 and 112 4 credit hours
o
r CHEM 105 and 106 8 credit hours
O
rganic Chemistry (w/lab) CHEM 223 and 225 4 credit hours
CHEM 224 and 226 4 credit hours
o
r CHEM 221 and 222 8 credit hours
Physics (w/lab)
3
Physics (PHYS) 111 and 131 4 credit hours
or PHYS 125 4 credit hours
Calculus
2
Mathematics (MATH) 131 or 3 credit hours or
MATH 161 4 credit hours
Economics
4
Economics (ECON) 201 or 202 3 credit hours
Humanities Core One Philosophical 3 credit hours
Knowledge Area Course
One Historical 3 credit hours
Knowledge Area Course
One Theological and 3 credit hours
Religious Studies
Knowledge Area Course
Statistics Statistics (STAT) 103
Fundamentals of Statistics
Psychology (PSYC) 304
Statistics
STAT 335 Introduction 3 or 4 credit hours
to Biostatistics
Two Societal and Cultural
Knowledge Area Courses 6 credit hours
Total Credits 65–67
credit hours
1
Students earning Advanced Placement (AP) credit in biology must complete
one of the following at Loyola: Cell Biology (BIOL 251), Ecology (BIOL 265), or
Genetics (BIOL 282).
2
Placement exams are required for chemistry and math. Therefore, students
may be required to take additional hours if they are placed in a lower-level
course. Some summer courses may be required to complete the program
within the two-year timeframe.
3
Students earning Advanced Placement (AP) credit in physics must complete
the physics sequence at Loyola. The AP credit will not count as fulfilling the
sequence for this program.
4
Economics 201 or 202 may not simultaneously count toward the Economics
Requirement and one of the two Societal and Cultural Knowledge Area
course requirements.
