The Arizona pharmacy schools were built for those who own a bachelor degree and want to pursue a four-year advanced degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (or PharmD) in Arizona. Please note that PCAT which stands for Pharmacy College Admissions Test is required for applicants for admissions to pharmacy schools, while Doctor of Pharmacy is a must for those who want to consider working as a pharmacist in Arizona.
This page lists all Arizona pharmacy colleges that are accredited by the ACPE – Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Included are complete contact information and website addresses of all Pharmacy schools, colleges, and universities within the state of Arizona.
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| 1 | University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Address: 1295 N. Martin, Tucson, AZ 85721 Phone: (520) 626-7265 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu |
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| 2 | Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Address: 19555 N. 59th Avenue , Glendale, AZ 85308 Phone: (623) 572-3215 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Pharmacy.html |
Arizona
Arizona is the 48th state that became part of the United States. Located in the southwest of the country. Along with Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, it is one of the four corner states. The capital and largest city of the state is Phoenix. State population in 2005 was about 5,939,292 million – according to this indicator, Arizona ranks 20th in the United States. Arizona is famous for its desert landscape and cacti that grow throughout the state. Arizona is known for its mild winters and hot summer temperatures.
Geography
According to itypetravel, Arizona borders California and Nevada to the west, Utah and Colorado to the north, New Mexico to the east, and Mexico to the south.
A significant part of the state’s territory falls on mountains, plateaus and deserts. Arizona has the largest yellow pine woodland. In the north of the state is the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River.
History
There is no consensus on the etymology of the name Arizona, among the main hypotheses are Spanish and Indian.
Population
As of 2005, the population of Arizona is 5,939,292, up 3.5% from the previous year.
The racial composition of the population:
- Whites – 63.8%
- Hispanics – 25.3%
- Indians – 5%
- Black – 3.1%
- Asians – 1.8%
- Representatives of mixed races – 2.9%
Religious composition of the population:
- Protestants – 42%
- Catholics – 31%
- Baptists – 9%
- Mormons – 6%
- Methodists – 5%
- Lutherans – 4%
- Other Protestant denominations – 24%
- Other religions – 2%
- Other Christians – 1%
- Atheists – 18%
Economy
Arizona’s GDP for 2004 was $187.27 billion. If Arizona were independent, it would rank 61st in the world in terms of GDP, overtaking Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Finland and New Zealand. Arizona ranks 21st in the United States in terms of economic development. GDP per capita is 27,232, 39th in the country. Copper mining is an important sector of the economy, providing 2/3 of the copper production in the country.