Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 74 college-level hours, of which 61 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300, MATH 1314/MATH 1414, MATH 2412, 1 SCH of MATH 2413 and PHYS 1101 or 1 SCH of PHYS 1401 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the University of the Incarnate Word Pre-Pharmacy program.
Note: The University of the Incarnate Word does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend MATH 1414 for all Pre-Calculus (STEM) Track Programs.
Students may still take the following University of the Incarnate Word degree required course:
Note: For Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is NOT core complete and NOT degree complete.
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone Course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Special Admission for Pre-Pharmacy at the University of the Incarnate Word
It should be noted that there are other areas that you might explore to prepare you for the very competitive selection process for acceptance into the UIW School of Pharmacy. The courses below are not the only courses you can take, but rather a minimum selection to help you prepare for your chosen field of study. Your advisor will be the best person to help you decide what courses that you should take to be successful. Understand the school does not allow transfer of professional pharmacy credits or waiver of requisites, nor does it admit students from other colleges or schools of pharmacy.
Admission Requirements
Successful applicants to the pre-pharmacy sequence must meet all admission criteria of the UIW including:
- GPA
- high school course difficulty
- class rank
- SAT or ACT scores
- extracurricular activities (including work experience
- letters of recommendation
Students with excellent grades in appropriate high school and/or post- secondary math and science courses will be placed in the two-year pre-pharmacy track. Students not completing the math placement criteria will be placed in math according to their scores, putting them on the three-year track.
Full time students who earn a semester GPA of less than 2.0 in any 12-semester hours or more will be placed on scholastic probation. A cumulative GPA below 2.0 will also be considered as a basis for probationary status. Although attendance at the University is not precluded, students on scholastic probation may no longer continue as a pre-pharmacy major.
Promotion and Retention:
The completion of the Pre-Pharmacy curriculum does not lead to a degree. Completion of the pre-pharmacy sequence satisfies the educational requirements for application to most pharmacy schools in the United States and Canada. Admission to the UIW professional program in pharmacy is not promised or guaranteed. The student completing the curriculum will have at least 70 credit hours of core education and science courses that are applicable to a variety of degree paths in the physical and social sciences.
- A 2.75 minimum Math & Science GPA and 2.75 minimum overall GPA is required to maintain Pre-Pharmacy track status.
- Minimum Requirements for Application to the PharmD program:
- Overall minimum GPA of 2.5; 2.5 GPA in science and math courses; Grades of C or better in core science and math courses. (C-minus is not accepted).
PHARMACY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION TEST (PCAT) Register for UIW school of Pharmacy site #99 must be taken by January of entry year for professional school.
UIW Pre-Pharmacy Advising Information:
Candace M. Gonzalez, MA
Pre-Pharmacy Counselor / Pre-Pharmacy Association Advisor
University of the Incarnate Word
Feik School of Pharmacy
4301 Broadway, CPO #1203
San Antonio, TX 78209
Main Campus, AT&T, 120
Phone (210) 829-2703 / Email: cmgonza4@uiwtx.edu
Fax (210) 829-6078
Webpage: www.uiw.edu/pharmacy
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the University of the Incarnate Word
This Transfer Advising Guide represents the University of the Incarnate Word degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to the University of the Incarnate Word. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.
The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review the University of the Incarnate Word’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are the University of the Incarnate Word’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the University of the Incarnate Word’s 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change.
The Alamo Colleges District Advising
Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.
Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.
For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.