Review of University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
from Saint Louis, MO
Describe your college in three sentences.
Located in the heart of the Central West End, Saint Louis College of Pharmacy cultivates all aspects of a traditional and modern college atmosphere into its diverse campus. The advanced 7-year program provides students with a chance at earning their Bachelors of Science degree before advancing onward to earning a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree, while getting the chance to apply knowledge into rotations, internships, and part-time jobs. This program is recommended for anyone interested in pursuing an advanced degree in the pharmaceutical field, dedicate their lives to serving others, and overall striving to achieve the best in their field.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
A few tips I would provide to those who are looking at applying to Saint Louis College of Pharmacy: 1. Apply early: Early Decision usually begins mid-August and ends before December 1st. 2 Be involved in high school! Do what you are interested in and don't let others discourage you from pursuing what you want to do! Also, being involved helps beef up your resume. 3. Have your college essay edited and re-edited to perfection until you have the best final copy. Your essay is the most important projection the admissions committee has on you and your personality. Take time on this aspect of the application process; don't just ignore the underlying work that goes into developing the most perfect paper! 4. Be inspired. This goes along with #3, but incorporated something real and motivational into your paper that explains your reasoning on why you think you belong at STLCOP. In mine, I described how working in a pharmacy helped me understand how something small as counting the pills in a prescription affected something as big as how often someone would be able to get their dosage of medicines, etc. 5. Have fun! I thought applying to college was one of the most enjoyable things about senior year. It's your time to show off and brag about your talents and achievements, so why not?
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
You have to study to keep up with the curriculum and maintain your GPA to the minimum.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I highly recommend living on campus. It's the whole learning community environment that helps you get your homework done, or motivates you to start a project before midnight...
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Overall good! I like STLCOP Cafe! There are many options and variety here, but, just like many college cafes, it does get tiring after a while.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Since our campus is right infront of the MetroLink station, students have year-long access to rides to and from locations in STL. Places like the Delmar Loop, Central West End, and Brentwood-Richmond Heights shopping plazas! the CENTRAL WEST END is the most happening place in STL. There are parades, festivals, tastings, music events that usually frequent this area and not to mention the amazing dining opportunities. When you get tired of the food at the Cafe, you can ALWAYS head down to the coffee stores, local shops, or fancy restaurants in the CWE. It's only 5 minutes walking down the cobblestone path. If you get tired of doing this there's always Forest Park, which is across the street from the college. Forest Park includes STL Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Ice Rink, the Jewel Box, the Boat House, and many more scenic areas.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The seven years are demanding and time-consuming, but it's worth it in the end cause you'll be highly demanded and you'll have had a quality education.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hard-workers, people who are concerned about patient care, those that are good at Math and Science, those that have great people skills, and those that want to advance their degrees!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS:
*Black Student Alliance (BSA)
*Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
*Catholic Students Organization
*Chess Club
*College Democrats
*College Republicans
*ConjuRings Literary Magazine
*Environmental Action Committee
*EUTS Dance Team
*Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA)
*GEARS (Gaming, Electronics, Anime, Rec, Sci-Fi)
*Global Pharmacists
*Golf Club
*Greek Council
*Gymnastics Club
*International Students Organization (ISO)
*Jewish Student Union
*Outdoor Club
*Pharmakon (School Newspaper)
*Prescripto (Yearbook)
*Roller Hockey
*Society of Apothecaries & Dreamers
*STLCOP Book Club (Booksies)
*STLCOP Pep Band
*STLCOP Strings
*Student Ambassadors
*Student Body Union (SBU)
*Student Organization for Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SODAA)
*Teaching and Learning Cooperative
*Weight Training Club
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
Health Professional Student Leadership Council
*Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society
*Rho Chi Society - Beta Kappa Chapter (Pharmacy Honor Society)
Student Alumni Association (SAA)
*Student Pharmacist Association (SPA) American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPHA) Missouri Pharmacists Association (MPA) National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
Women's Health Issues Group
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:
Athletics
Royal Chorale
Theater
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
GREEK ORGANIZATIONS:
Delta Sigma Theta
Interfraternal Council
Phi Delta Chi
Kappa Epsilon Alpha Omnicorn Chapter (KE)
Kappa Psi (KY)
Lambda Chi Alpha (LXA)
Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS)
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Since we have such a small campus, you're bound to stumble upon at least one, if not two, security guards patrolling the buildings. The security desk is located in the parking garage and they are always working, 24-7. If you are stuck somewhere and need a ride to the hospital or another campus building, you just call the security desk and their will come pick you up!
Located in the heart of the Central West End, Saint Louis College of Pharmacy cultivates all aspects of a traditional and modern college atmosphere into its diverse campus. The advanced 7-year program provides students with a chance at earning their Bachelors of Science degree before advancing onward to earning a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree, while getting the chance to apply knowledge into rotations, internships, and part-time jobs. This program is recommended for anyone interested in pursuing an advanced degree in the pharmaceutical field, dedicate their lives to serving others, and overall striving to achieve the best in their field.
A few tips I would provide to those who are looking at applying to Saint Louis College of Pharmacy: 1. Apply early: Early Decision usually begins mid-August and ends before December 1st. 2 Be involved in high school! Do what you are interested in and don't let others discourage you from pursuing what you want to do! Also, being involved helps beef up your resume. 3. Have your college essay edited and re-edited to perfection until you have the best final copy. Your essay is the most important projection the admissions committee has on you and your personality. Take time on this aspect of the application process; don't just ignore the underlying work that goes into developing the most perfect paper! 4. Be inspired. This goes along with #3, but incorporated something real and motivational into your paper that explains your reasoning on why you think you belong at STLCOP. In mine, I described how working in a pharmacy helped me understand how something small as counting the pills in a prescription affected something as big as how often someone would be able to get their dosage of medicines, etc. 5. Have fun! I thought applying to college was one of the most enjoyable things about senior year. It's your time to show off and brag about your talents and achievements, so why not?
You have to study to keep up with the curriculum and maintain your GPA to the minimum.
I highly recommend living on campus. It's the whole learning community environment that helps you get your homework done, or motivates you to start a project before midnight...
Overall good! I like STLCOP Cafe! There are many options and variety here, but, just like many college cafes, it does get tiring after a while.
Since our campus is right infront of the MetroLink station, students have year-long access to rides to and from locations in STL. Places like the Delmar Loop, Central West End, and Brentwood-Richmond Heights shopping plazas! the CENTRAL WEST END is the most happening place in STL. There are parades, festivals, tastings, music events that usually frequent this area and not to mention the amazing dining opportunities. When you get tired of the food at the Cafe, you can ALWAYS head down to the coffee stores, local shops, or fancy restaurants in the CWE. It's only 5 minutes walking down the cobblestone path. If you get tired of doing this there's always Forest Park, which is across the street from the college. Forest Park includes STL Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Ice Rink, the Jewel Box, the Boat House, and many more scenic areas.
The seven years are demanding and time-consuming, but it's worth it in the end cause you'll be highly demanded and you'll have had a quality education.
Hard-workers, people who are concerned about patient care, those that are good at Math and Science, those that have great people skills, and those that want to advance their degrees!
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS: *Black Student Alliance (BSA) *Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) *Catholic Students Organization *Chess Club *College Democrats *College Republicans *ConjuRings Literary Magazine *Environmental Action Committee *EUTS Dance Team *Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) *GEARS (Gaming, Electronics, Anime, Rec, Sci-Fi) *Global Pharmacists *Golf Club *Greek Council *Gymnastics Club *International Students Organization (ISO) *Jewish Student Union *Outdoor Club *Pharmakon (School Newspaper) *Prescripto (Yearbook) *Roller Hockey *Society of Apothecaries & Dreamers *STLCOP Book Club (Booksies) *STLCOP Pep Band *STLCOP Strings *Student Ambassadors *Student Body Union (SBU) *Student Organization for Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SODAA) *Teaching and Learning Cooperative *Weight Training Club PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) Health Professional Student Leadership Council *Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society *Rho Chi Society - Beta Kappa Chapter (Pharmacy Honor Society) Student Alumni Association (SAA) *Student Pharmacist Association (SPA) American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPHA) Missouri Pharmacists Association (MPA) National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Women's Health Issues Group CAMPUS ACTIVITIES: Athletics Royal Chorale Theater
GREEK ORGANIZATIONS: Delta Sigma Theta Interfraternal Council Phi Delta Chi Kappa Epsilon Alpha Omnicorn Chapter (KE) Kappa Psi (KY) Lambda Chi Alpha (LXA) Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS)
Since we have such a small campus, you're bound to stumble upon at least one, if not two, security guards patrolling the buildings. The security desk is located in the parking garage and they are always working, 24-7. If you are stuck somewhere and need a ride to the hospital or another campus building, you just call the security desk and their will come pick you up!