The International Program educates students to achieve the same outcomes as the entry level Pharm.D. Degree Program. Courses integrate information and build upon one another to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the profession. Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Nonprescription Therapies courses provide a strong understanding of the principles of drug therapy. The business, human relation, communication, marketing and legal aspects of pharmacy and the health care system are also studied. Courses focus on application of material learned, the use of drugs in the disease process, and developing skills essential to monitoring drug therapy. Students hone their analytical skills with courses in Research Design and Statistics, Pharmacoepidemiology, and Pharmacoeconomics and Drug Literature Evaluation.

Practice experiences in community, hospital, service/learning, and traditional pharmacy settings facilitate real-life application of the material and provide opportunities to integrate information learned. Full-time clerkships and externships facilitate application of drug therapy monitoring with more independence.

The curriculum stresses innovative delivery and assessment methods. Courses will be on campus and the college's clinical sites will be used extensively. All lectures, handouts, reading materials and exams will be in English so as to prepare students for the national practice of pharmacy.

This is approximately 2.5 years, full-time program requiring a student's full effort. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the experiential sites.

Curriculum Outline

*The curriculum is frequently being revised and modified to meet the demands of the profession.
  These courses are representative of the overall requirements of the program at the time of publication.                 

Admission requirements

The College of Pharmacy selects students based on previous academic performance, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores (if applicable), written applications and letters of evaluation.

Prior to matriculation, College of Pharmacy applicants must complete and receive a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from a program accredited by the country of residence. All coursework will be evaluated by the college to determine if the student has successfully completed a satisfactory level of physiology, biochemistry, pharmaceutics and pharmacology. Based on this evaluation, students amy be required to take additional courses at NSU in order to complete the Pharm. D. degree. It is recommended that the students have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA, on a 4-point scale, on all college-level coursework completed prior to matriculation into the college.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL, administered worldwide, measures the ability of non-native speakers to understand and use North American English. To be considered for admittance, students must score at least 550 on the paper-based exam, 213 on the computer-based exam, and 79-80 on the internet-based test. TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application.

You can receive the TOEFL brochure from the Office of Admissions, by visiting their website (www.toefl.org), or by forwarding a written request to:

TOEFL/TSE Services
P.O. Box 6153
Princeton, NJ 08541-6153
(609) 771-7100

Candidates for admission are responsible for submitting an application form, application fee, a complete set of official transcripts, official foreign course work evaluation if applicable, official TOEFL scores if applicable, and letters of evaluation.

APPLICATION
A completed international application form along with a $50 non-refundable application fee must be submitted to the Enrollment Processing Services (address below) no later than February 1st of the year of anticipated entry. An application is available on our website (link below) or by contacting the Office of Admissions.

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
College of Pharmacy, International Program
Office of Admissions
3301 College Avenue
PO Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905

In order to complete your application, you must arrange to have the following documents forwarded to the EPS no later than March 1st of the year of anticipated entry.

The Application Form is available on-line or printable pdf format:

• Apply On-Line to the International Pharm.D. Program
• International Pharm.D. Program application for admission (PDF)
• Print three copies of the International Pharm.D. Program Evaluation Form

TRANSCRIPTS
Official college transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended in the United States or U.S. territories must be forwarded directly from the institutions to the EPS, International Program. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that arrangements are made for these to be sent. Final transcripts of all of the applicant's work must be forwarded to the EPS, International Program, prior to matriculation. Photocopies and facsimiles will not be accepted. A transcript is required for each college or university even though transfer credit from one institution may appear on another institution's transcript.

All course work taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence. Foreign course work must be evaluated by one of the services listed below.

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
P.O. Box 248233
Coral Gables, FL 33124
(305) 273-1616
www.jsilny.com

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 01-5060
Miami, FL 33101
www.wes.org

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this course work evaluated, and an official evaluation must be sent to the EPS, International Program.

TEST SCORES
Applicants must request to have official TOEFL scores sent if English is not their native language. Scores must come directly to the EPS, International Program from the testing center - photocopies and facsimiles will not be accepted.

LETTERS OF EVALUATION
Three letters of recommendation/evaluation are required. One should be from the Dean/Director of a pharmacy program. In addition, a letter of reference from a registered pharmacist is recommended. Forms for letters of evaluation are available on our website ( http://pharmacy.nova.edu) or by contacting the Office of Admissions.

Note: All documents submitted to the EPS, International Program become the property of Nova Southeastern University. Originals or copies of originals will not be returned to the applicant or forwarded to another institution, agency, or person.

Inquiries about the Application Document should be directly to:		Inquiries about the Program Requirement should be directed to:
Nova Southeastern University Attn: Pharmacy Admissions 3200 South University Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328 (954) 262-1101 or (800) 356-0026, Ext. 1101 http://www.nova.edu		Dr. Leanne Lai Program Director, Associate Professor Doctor of Pharmacy International Program 3200 S. University Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328 Phone: (954) 262-1178
All information and official documentation should be sent to EPS:
Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) College of Pharmacy Office of Admissions 3301 College Avenue PO Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905

Once all the required information is received, a decision will be made and applicants will receive an official letter from Nova Southeastern University confiming the status. It is NSU's policy that applicants may not be notified of their status by telephone.

International/Immigration Information

It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Office of International Students and Scholar Services for information on immigration regulations and student visa requirements. Inquiries can be directed to:

Nova Southeastern University
Attn: International Students and Scholar Services
3301 College Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-7241
1-800-541-6682 extension7241
Fax: (954) 262-7265
Email: intl@nsu.nova.edu
Website: http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/

Social Security Number

It is the responsibility of any student who does not have U.S citizenship or permanet resident status to ensure that his or her visa status allows for the issue of a Social Security number. A Social Security number is mandatory in order to receive an intern license, which is a requirement for placement on pratice experiences. Without practie experiences, a student cannot complete the curriculum or the requirements of the Pharm. D. degree program. Any student who has concerns regarding visa or Social Security status should contac the International Department by phone at (954) 262-7241 or 800-541-6682, ext. 7241, or by email at intl@nsu.nova.edu

Tuition & Fees

Anticipated tuition for 2007-2008 is $22, 355 (US) for noncontract students and $18,985 (US) for contract students. In addition, there is a $400 per credit hour charge for the first year summer semester PHA 6590 class. A Health Professions Division general access fee of $145 is required each year. A NSU student services fee of $750 is also required annually.

Pre-registration Fee: $1000. This fee is due May 15th and required to reserve the accepted applicant's place in the entering first year class. This advance payment will be deducted from the tuition payment due on registration day, but is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal.

University Technology Fee: not to exceed $100 when implemented.

College Laboratory Fee: not to exceed $100 when implemented.

The first semester's tuition and fees, less the $1,00 previously paid, are due on or before Registration Day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on or before the appropriate Registration Day. Students will not be permitted to register until their financial obligations have been met.

The financial ability of applicants to complete their training at the College is important because of the limited number of positions available in each class. Applicants should have specific plans for financing fours years of professional education. This should include tuition, living expenses, books, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses.

It is required that each student carry adequate personal medical and hospital insurance. Students may avail themselves of the hospitalization insurance plan obtainable through the University.

Students should anticipate spending approximately $1,000 a year for books, equipment and supplies, and $14,000 for living expenses for a nine-month academic year.

The primary financial responsibility for a student's education rests with the student and his or her family, but economic circumstances for some families may make it necessary for the student to obtain assistance from other sources.

The purpose of the Student Financial Aid Program at Nova Southeastern University is to help as many qualified students as possible to complete their pharmacy education. Various loans, scholarships, and grants are available to qualified students to help ease the high cost of a health professions education. These financial assistance programs are described in a separate University publication: A Guide to Student Financial Assistance.
For a copy or information, contact:

Department of Student Financial Aid
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-3380

Opportunity for a limited number of part-time work assignments is available. However, the demands of a program of professional study limit the number of hours a student can work.