What is the UH/LU Pharmacy Cooperative Program?
A program developed by the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and Lamar University to create a pipeline of highly qualified students who ultimately graduate from UHCOP with a doctor of pharmacy degree. The program provides for the admission of those students who satisfy both academic and non-academic requirements.
What does a student accepted to the UH/LU Pharmacy Cooperative Program receive?
- Mentoring and personal assistance to prepare for UH COP while completing the pre-pharmacy curriculum
- Career Counseling
- Mentoring and networking with local alumni
- Annual meetings with UH COP to enhance student preparation for UHCOP
- Admission to UHCOP if all program requirements are met
How does a student become part of the UH/LU Pharmacy Cooperative Program?
- Have earned an SAT or ACT score equal to or greater than the mean score for the state of Texas.
- Complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate credit at Lamar University with a minimum of 3.3 UH Pre-Pharmacy GPA and a 3.2 or higher UH Pre-Pharmacy Math/Science GPA
- Apply to the UH/LU Pharmacy Cooperative Program no later than February 15 of the freshman year.
- Interview with UHCOP upon invitation by the Director of Admissions subsequent to receiving a completed application packet.
What are the steps a student must take to apply for admission to the program?
- Complete the UH/LU Pharmacy Cooperative Program Application available in Room 106 of Carl Parker building on the Lamar University campus no later than February 15.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities that the student has attended
- Submit an official high school transcript
- Provide three letters of evaluation from three of the following sources: a high school teacher/counselor, a college professor/academic advisor, a pharmacist or a personal reference.
- Submit personal statement, 1-2 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, on why you chose pharmacy as a career and what distinguishes you from other students.
What is required of a student who is accepted to the UH/LU Pharmacy Cooperative Program?
- Sign a contract with UHCOP which specifies the requirements of the program
- Attend Lamar University full-time
- Maintain a minimum cumulative UH Pre-Pharmacy GPA of 3.3 and a minimum cumulative UH Pre-Pharmacy Math/Science GPA of 3.2 with all math and science courses taken at Lamar University
- Take the PCAT during October of the year prior to starting the UHCOP program
- Attendance at a summer internship may be required in the future; students will be given a minimum of one-year notice for the internship requirement.
- Meet with the Lamar University pre-health advisor at least twice per semester.
What is the coursework required for the program?
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