Frequently Asked Questions
- When will the first class be admitted?
- It is anticipated that the first class will be admitted for the fall 2007 semester.
- What degree will be offered?
- The College will offer the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as its single professional degree.
- How long is the Pharm.D. Program?
- The Pharm.D. Program is a 4-year professional program (9 semesters) after students have completed approximately two years of pre-professional courses.
- Where can I complete my pre-professional courses?
- Students may complete their pre-professional course requirements at the University of Hawaii (any campus) or at any United States regionally accredited college or university. See Admission Criteria and Application Form for the list of required pre-professional courses. If you have questions about the equivalency of any pre-pharmacy course to those required by the College, please contact the College via e-mail for clarification.
- Can I attend pre-pharmacy classes at the UHH now, before the Pharm.D program is offered?
- Yes. See information on Pre-pharmacy program and University of Hawaii Hilo admissions. The Pre-pharmacy program is open to any student admitted to the University and is currently available to students.
- Where will I complete my clinical experiences?
- The Pharm.D. Program will have clinical experiences throughout the curriculum. The first and second year experiences will be completed in Hilo. The third and fourth year experiences will be completed throughout the States. Students completing their clinical experiences at a site other than Hilo will relocate to that island. Once admitted, students may also petition the Dean to complete selected clinical courses at other locations outside the UHH network of affiliated clinical sites.
- Will I be required to find my own clinical sites or will the College locate these for me?
- No student will be required to find his or her own clinical sites. The College will place you will College of Pharmacy faculty members and preceptors who practice and teach at UHH College of Pharmacy affiliated sites throughout the islands.
- Is there University housing available for pharmacy students?
- Yes, the UHH has a student housing office that assists students with on-campus and in town housing. See the Hilo Housing web site for more information.
- Will I be required to interview at the College before I will be considered for admissions?
- Yes, the College will require an on-site interview prior to admissions to the Pharm.D. program. More information will be made available at the time applications are open for the program. You do not have to interview on-campus to take pre-pharmacy courses at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
- Is Financial Aid available from WICHE?
- Read about Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) here.