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Study at University of Florida
Profile of University of Florida Online The University of Florida was formed in 1905 in the city of Gainesville by a consolidation of the state-funded East Florida Seminary and the Florida Agricultural College. The University today is one of the largest in the nation, with a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings. Florida offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via distance learning. of particular interest is their Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program. Points of Distinction
Course Topics The University's Online program offers a Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy degree. This program is comprised of nine semesters of study utilizing a combination of group interaction, multimedia lecture presentations, Internet based communication, and competency based evaluations. The format allows students to maximize their time and energies spent in attaining their Doctor of Pharmacy degree without disrupting their lifestyle. University of Florida Online Admissions The University of Florida's Distance Learning pages on the school's website contains specific information regarding admission criteria. The University can be contacted online for an admission form. University of Florida Online Faculty Quality The University has more than 4,000 distinguished faculty members with outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service. Instructors have attracted hundreds of millions in research and training grants. University of Florida Online Student Enrollment Annual enrollment at the University is approximately 50,000 students. About 70% of this total are undergraduates. University of Florida Online Student Life Courses are delivered both synchronously (on a set schedule similar to on-campus courses) or asynchronously (on an open, flexible schedule). They are provided through some type of technology (videotape, videoconferencing, Web/WebCT, streaming video) and students have the flexibility of accessing them on their own time. Interaction with the instructor most often occurs via phone, email, or chat rooms. The campus of University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University of Florida include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree. Course TopicsThe school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University of Florida is known for its programs in engineering and agricultural science and management. University of Florida SelectivityAdmission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into University of Florida is challenging; it only admitted 42% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 690. FacultyUniversity of Florida has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, University of Florida had 51,725 students enrolled (47,600 full-time equivalent). Student LifeThe school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southeastern Conference. University of Florida Tuition and AffordabilityUniversity of Florida is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees. University of Florida Programs and Degrees
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