Published Survey
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Contact Information

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
160 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway
New Jersey
08854
United States
New Jersey
Yes

Program Application Deadline

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
$70
February 01, 2025
For students applying from high school to the 0+6 program the deadline is Dec. 1, 2024. For college transfers applying for entry to the four professional years only, the deadline is Feb. 1, 2025.
We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
0 years
Preferred
Other
We offer a Direct Admissions 6 Year Pharm.D. option and a 4 Year Pharm.D. option for transfer students.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

180
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MD (Doctor of Medicine), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
PharmD/MS Health Outcomes and Pharmaceutical Economics (HOPE)
No
Please see:
https://pharmacy.rutgers.edu/programs/professional-degree-program-doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/dual-degree-options-for-pharmd-students/
Yes

Program Description

One of the nation’s leading pharmacy schools, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, offers a rigorous six-year pharmacy program at a major research university centrally located in the Northeast metropolitan corridor. Students enjoy challenging academics, close mentorship from a faculty of top scientists and practitioners, and a dynamic clinical experience program. The school ranks among the top 15% of pharmacy schools in NIH research funding, giving students the opportunity to study in an exciting atmosphere of discovery and innovation.

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is one of eight schools making up the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) unit. RBHS is NJ's largest and most influential constellation of academic institutions devoted to medicine, dentistry, advanced health-related sciences, pharmacy, public health, nursing, and the full spectrum of health careers.

A prime location in central NJ puts the school in the heart of the state’s strong pharmaceutical industry and within one hour of New York and Philadelphia. New Jersey is home to leading teaching hospitals and clinical care centers as well as 15 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, making the state a great place to launch a pharmacy career.

Few schools can match the breadth and diversity of our clinical experience program Our students learn to be independent thinkers, creative problem solvers, and compassionate care givers. Through rigorous coursework and patient-centered professional practice, students become highly knowledgeable about all aspects of drug therapy and highly effective in counseling patients and collaborating with health care professionals. Our graduates are well prepared for professional pharmacy practice in a variety of settings-the community, medical institutions, health care facilities, and the pharmaceutical industry, among others-as well as graduate or professional study.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.8
N/A
While 2.8 is the minimum most successful applicants have GPAs significantly higher than 2.8.
68
45
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I and Lab 5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II 4
Chemistry General Chemistry I and Lab 4
Chemistry General Chemistry II 4
English Composition / Writing Expository Writing I 3
English Composition / Writing Expository Writing II (or equivalent) 3
Math Calculus I 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and Lab 5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II and Lab 5
Economics Microeconomics 3
Physics General Physics I and Lab 4
Physics General Physics II 3
Physiology Integrated Organ Physiology or Human Physiology or Mammalian Physiology 3
Statistics Statistics (preferably biostatistics) 3
General Elective(s) Humanity or Social Science elective 3
General Elective(s) Humanity or Social Science elective 3
General Elective(s) Humanity or Social Science elective 3
General Elective(s) Humanity or Social Science elective 3
Social/Behavioral Science Psychology or Sociology 3
Transfer applicants should ideally have all courses completed or in progress during the Spring semester prior to the Fall in which they wish to start our program.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Pass must be defined as a C or better.
Pre-requisites listed are college courses expected for transfer applicants. Students applying from high school should see: https://pharmacy.rutgers.edu/info-for/information-prospective-students/
A two semester sequence of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (6 credits) may be substituted for schools not offering an integrated organ physiology course.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

No
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
No
Rutgers centralized admissions office does not review admissions letters. However, the Pharmacy School Admissions committee reviews all documentation submitted for transfer applicants.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Current secondary/high school students attending international education systems are required to self-report their courses, grades, grade point averages, and rank in-class with Rutgers' free standing online form: the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Official documents are required for admitted students to enroll. Transfer applicants and all enrolling students must submit an official high school/secondary transcript with all courses and final grades or an official copy of your finishing certificate, e.g. O-Level, CXC, IGCSE. Documents not in English must be accompanied by a translation verified by a language professor or professional translator and must arrive on the professional letterhead of the translator.
Yes
Regardless of U.S. residency status, an English proficiency examination is required of all students whose secondary schooling has been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language. More info can be found at: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/applying/more-for-international-applicants
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only if the campus is closed to visitors
Interviews generally take place starting in November and will continue until the class is full, generally ending in June. While on site, applicants will complete a writing assessment and an approximately 30 minute interview in the Pharmacy Building. Interviews are schedule based on applicant and interviewers availability.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Rutgers’ candidate reply date is May 1 and this guarantees a students’ seat in the incoming class. To enroll, students pay the $150 acceptance fee via the Rutgers status screen.
2025-09-02
The white coat ceremony for professional year 1 students and orientation will take place the week prior to the start of classes.

http://scheduling.rutgers.edu/calendar.shtml
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Yes