Roseman Pharmacy Student Experience

Here are some notes from our meeting where we had Jaimee, Carlos and Chris from Roseman University in South Jordan come and tell us what it's like to be a pharmacy student!

• On every other Friday, you are tested on the material you have learned during the block. If you pass with a 90% or better, then you get Monday off
• If not, then you get to go on Monday and have remediation. 
• If you don't pass on Monday, then you have to do summer remediation 
• You get six weeks off for the summer, which you have to do your summer remediation. If you don't have to do any summer remediation, then you get the full break!
• Classes are normally 8 to 3, but depends on the professor -- hour lunch break 
• Study time varies, depending on your skills and ability to memorize
• Take biochemistry before applying! Very helpful!
• Material is not tricky, just the pressure of getting 90% 
• There isn't any competition because it is just pass/fail
• Lends itself to collaboration 
• It's only three years, so you have to be committed because of the pace. But you are done in three years! 
• No books! 
• Need to rely on powerpoint presentations and your class notes
• Major thing to get you an interview -- your science GPA
• If you are reapplying, change things about your application! 
• When preparing for the interview, look at things that are specific to the school 
• Specific programs, emphases, other positive characteristics about the school 
• Lots of teamwork involved at this school
• Free printing! 
• Tests could be a compilation of different teaching styles
• Attendance is not required, you can learn based on your own learning style
• You do have presentations and papers!
• Many student organizations involved on campus
• Drug Abuse Awareness Team - community events teaching kids about drugs, take back old medications 
• Student Alliance
• MBA Program also involved as well
• You start this July before pharmacy school -- total of 12 classes
• Cost $1900, takes six months
• Three courses before P1, three courses after P1. Six classes during third year
• Much easier program than the pharmacy portion
• Scholarships available for individuals involved in clubs
• Also other scholarships, including Air Force
• Wednesdays, Institute teacher comes and gives a spiritual message