ASPIR²E Pre-Pharmacy Advanced Program

Prerequisites

Students must have completed— or must be currently enrolled in— the following courses:

• General Biology I and II
• General Chemistry I and II
• Organic Chemistry I
• College Algebra or more advanced math course

Criteria for an Assured Interview

Students will be assured an interview in the Rangel School of Pharmacy (RSOP) PharmD. Program for the academic year for which they apply if they:

• Successfully complete PPAP with a passing grade on all activities in which the PPAP student is required to participate (the passing grade will be announced in the program syllabus; please see the content section below for the list of activities);
• Earn a 3.4 overall pre-requisite grade point average;
• Meet all RSOP admission requirements.

Content and Schedule

There are two parts to the PPAP:

1. Classroom sessions on seven Fridays
2. Participation in one shadowing and/or service learning event between January 2022 and April 2022

Schedule

Friday classroom sessions

How to apply to the PPAP

Any second-year undergraduate pre-pharmacy student at Texas A&M University or Texas A&M University – Kingsville may apply; 30 students will be selected to participate. Priority will be given to underrepresented minority students, students who indicate they are pursuing a non-science undergraduate major, have been out of school for a substantial period, are changing professions, are a first-generation college student, or possess an educational background that puts them at a disadvantage. If seats remain, they will be filled based on the interest and needs expressed by the applicants. Selection criteria includes a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 and a personal statement with exemplary personal goals and expectations as a future pharmacist.

1. Students complete and submit the online application and required documents by Monday, December 5, 2022.
2. The school notifies selected participants by Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
3. Students accept offer by Friday, December 16, 2022.