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• Do you give preference to California residents?
• Is tuition the same for in-state and out-of-state residents?
• How can I learn more about the financial aid available to me?
• When I graduate do I have to take a standardized exam before beginning to practice?
• Can international students apply?
• Can I transfer into your PharmD program from another PharmD program?
• Does it matter that I'm older than your average applicant?
• Is it advisable to work while I take classes?
• Is there an opportunity to do research while attending Western University?
• What is the passing rate on the licensing board exam for your pharmacy graduates?
• How can I learn more about your PharmD program?
• When are campus tours available?
• Do you have any information sessions on campus?
• How can I request an information packet?

No. Although a significant portion of our student body is from California, this is merely a reflection of our overall applicant pool.

Is tuition the same for in-state and out-of-state residents?

Yes. We are a private institution, therefore the tuition assessed is the same for in-state, out-of-state and international students. Tuition for the 2008-09 academic year will be $37,835.

How can I learn more about the financial aid available to me?

Click here to access Western University's Financial Aid Web page.

When I graduate do I have to take a standardized exam before beginning to practice?

Yes. Graduates must take the NAPLEX and the CPJE exams before practicing. If you are planning to practice outside of California you will have to take the NAPLEX and any other examination required by that state (usually a law examination).

For more information on the NAPLEX exam, go to the National Association of Board of Pharmacy (NABP) Web site: www.nabp.net. For more information on the CPJE, go to the California State Board of Pharmacy Web site: www.pharmacy.ca.gov.

Can international students apply?

Yes we do consider international students. Transcript Evaluation details. For more information, please visit our Prospective International Students web page at http://www.westernu.edu/xp/edu/international/prospective.xml.

Can I transfer into your PharmD program from another PharmD program?

No.

Does it matter that I'm older than your average applicant?

No. We support the admission of qualified applicants regardless of their age.

Is it advisable to work while I take classes?

Yes. Pharmacy students are required to complete a minimum of 1500 hours of work experience prior to taking the board exam. Six hundred of those hours will be arranged through the university; the other 900 must be arranged by the student.

Is there an opportunity to do research while attending Western University?

Western University PharmD graduates have surpassed the national average pass rate on the NAPLEX exam (the national licensure exam in pharmacy) each year since our first graduating class in 2000. Our graduates have had a pass rate each year in the range of 90 to 100 percent.

How can I learn more about your PharmD Program?

Join us for a presentation, come for a campus tour, or attend a workshop. These workshops provide an opportunity for you to meet faculty members and learn more about Western University, the pharmacy profession and our PharmD curriculum. A student panel and campus tour are also highlights of our workshops.

Do you have any information sessions on campus?

We host two information workshops on the Western University campus each year. These workshops provide an opportunity for you to meet faculty members and learn more about Western University, the pharmacy profession and our PharmD curriculum. A student panel and campus tour are also highlights of this event! Contact us, or click here to find when the next workshop is scheduled.

How can I request an information packet?

Information packets may be requested online or by calling (909) 469-5335.