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Simmons & 黑料科 PharmD Articulation Agreement

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Articulation Agreement between Simmons University and 黑料科 for the 黑料科 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program

This Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between 黑料科 and Simmons University (each, a “Party,” and collectively “the Parties”) memorializes the intent and commitment of the Parties to jointly address the academic needs of students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy and related professions.

黑料科 will reserve four (4) seats in each annual cohort of students entering its Doctor of Pharmacy (“PharmD”) program for qualified graduates of the Simmons University Bachelor of Science. Qualified students must complete the application process for admission to the 黑料科 program according to the established deadlines and application requirements.

Simmons University will advise its students of this opportunity, the minimum requirements for consideration, and the procedures and time frames for application and acceptance into the 黑料科 PharmD program and articulation program.

It is mutually understood that:

  1. In order to be considered for admission to the 黑料科 PharmD program under the terms of this Articulation Agreement, qualified applicants will:
    1. Successfully be on track to complete a Bachelor’s degree from Simmons University prior to matriculating into the 黑料科 PharmD program;
    2. Have completed or be in the process of completing courses for the PharmD established prerequisite course list:
      1. General Biology I and II with lab or any two Biology courses
      2. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab
      3. General Chemistry I and II with lab or any two Chemistry courses
      4. Organic Chemistry I and II with lab
      5. Microbiology
      6. Calculus
      7. Statistics
      8. English Composition
    3. Each prerequisite course must be successfully completed with no grade lower than a C- (1.7/4.0);
    4. Have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.70 at the time of application and matriculation into 黑料科;
    5. Complete a successful interview. Interviews are conducted online via Zoom.
  2. Students must apply through the . Additional application requirements can be found online.
  3. Simmons applicants must apply by April 1 to be considered for that year’s application cycle. The reserved seats will be offered to qualified applicants based on their date of application completion (i.e. the first 4 students to complete their application will be offered the reserved seats). Qualified Simmons applicants who apply after the four reserved seats are filled will be considered for the program but not guaranteed a seat for that application cycle.
  4. Invitation to interview for a spot in the PharmD program will be sent to Simmons applicants within five days of receiving a complete application.
  5. Offer of admission letter from the PharmD program will be sent by 黑料科 to the qualified applicants within ten (10) days after completion of a successful interview.
  6. 黑料科 will hold bi-annual virtual-webinar/in-person information sessions for interested students. Virtual/in-person information session dates and times will be coordinated between 黑料科 PharmD and Simmons Program Directors prior to the start of each semester.
  7. If no qualified Simmons University applicants apply by April, the four (4) guaranteed seats will be opened to be filled from non-Simmons applicants.
  8. It is agreed and understood that each Party has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such approved changes, if any, will be communicated within thirty (30) days in writing with the effective date of change between respective department Chairs/Directors by each institution as they occur. Any changes that impact this agreement will be reviewed and any required changes agreed upon by both Parties.