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The PCAT is optional. Recommended for applicants below a 3.0 GPA.

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher University does consider students for transfer admission to both the campus pathway and online pathway of its PharmD program. Transfer admission is granted on a case-by-case basis to transfer applicants who are in good academic standing at their current/previous College/School of Pharmacy.
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The PCAT is optional. Recommended for applicants below a 3.0 GPA.

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher University does consider students for transfer admission to both the campus pathway and online pathway of its PharmD program. Transfer admission is granted on a case-by-case basis to transfer applicants who are in good academic standing at their current/previous College/School of Pharmacy.
3690 East Avenue
Rochester
New York
14618
United States
Distance Pathway/Online
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Other
* 2 - 4
Not Required
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

30
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
No
Yes

Program Description

Recognized as a leader in the pharmacy field, the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College empowers its students to become pharmacists of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. Our approach to pharmacy education is grounded in the sciences and emphasizes a student-centered, high-touch learning experience.

Fisher Pharm.D. Online, the first online Pharm.D. program in New York state, increases access to our patient-centered curriculum. No matter where you live, you can access advanced clinical knowledge and real-world experiences to prepare you for pharmacy licensure. You will progress through the same curriculum we teach on campus and be instructed by our faculty in live classes. To complement coursework, you will engage in experiential learning—which comprises 30% of the curriculum—by participating in supervised clinical rotations in your community. The online pathway has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through June 2024.

Pharmacists are needed now more than ever, and Fisher will prepare you to make a difference when it’s most important. Service is at the heart of our mission; we will encourage you to give back through local and global medical outreach and clinical training opportunities.

For more detailed information about our online pathway, visit http://onlinepharmd.sjfc.edu/admissions/.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.75
2.75
For those choosing to submit an application without a PCAT score, it is recommended that your science-only GPA and cumulative GPA be 3.0 or greater.
62
32
93
48
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry General Chemistry I 4
Chemistry General Chemistry II 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Speech (Public Speaking preferred) 3
English Composition / Writing English/Literature Elective 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II 4
Biology/Biological Science Biology 12
Physics Physics 4
Statistics Statistics 3
Math Calculus 3
General Elective(s) Humanities/Social Sciences 12
Economics Economics (Microeconomics preferred) 3
Complete by end of August 2022 for Standard start; by the end of Spring semester 2022 for Early start.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
We do not accept credits from Straighterline. We only accept credits from regionally accredited colleges.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prefers applicants to receive an actual letter grade (A-B-C) for all math and science courses.  In the absence of an actual letter grade, alternative grades (e.g., S or P) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All required science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) require a laboratory component. Advanced Placement courses are NOT accepted to fulfill science requirements. Three Biology courses are required. General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology are recommended. All prepharmacy coursework must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better PRIOR to matriculation into the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Optional
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The Wegmans School of Pharmacy is not requiring the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT); it is optional. However, if you believe the PCAT provides evidence of growth and academic preparedness, you are encouraged to submit PCAT scores to PharmCAS. Additionally, if your science or cumulative GPA is below 3.0, the PCAT is recommended. If a PCAT score will be part of your application, you are advised to take the PCAT early in the admission cycle; the PCAT must be taken on or before the February test dates to be considered for fall admission. A minimum composite score not required; however, competitive applicants typically score at or above the 60th percentile.
N/A
No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
No Answer
Not Accepted
Yes

Residency

No
No
Students must be residents in one of the states or the District of Columbia (excludes US territories or US citizens living abroad).
Yes

International Applicants

No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
St. John Fisher College maintains an International Student Services Office to provide assistance to Canadian/International applicants/students with admission-related matters, legal status maintenance, as well as other services that are unique to this constituency. The WSoP only accepts evaluations from WES.

*International students are unable to enroll in our online pathway.
Yes
TOEFL is required for international applicants who do not have an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in the U.S. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 575 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based), or 80 (Internet-based).
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
Candidate interviews are by invitation only. Those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone for scheduling. Applicants are invited to interview on a rolling basis. Candidates can expect to interview with three faculty members or professional staff or preceptors.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
$500.00
2023-09-05
An academic calendar is provided upon acceptance. New student orientation/Immersion is held on campus (Rochester, NY) during the week prior to the start of classes.
https://onlinepharmd.sjfc.edu/admissions/
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes