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The online pathway will begin accepting applications beginning August 2.

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The online pathway will begin accepting applications beginning August 2.

Institution Address:

3690 East Avenue

Rochester

New York

14618

United States

Program Location:

Distance Pathway/Online

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Kirsten Bauer
Title: Sr. Manager, Admissions
Office: Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 833-976-1429
Email: admissions@onlinepharmd.sjfc.edu
Name: Dr. David McCaffrey
Title: Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Office: Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Email: dmccaffrey@sjfc.edu
Name: Kristin Blake
Title: Assistant Director, Transfer and Graduate Admissions
Office: Transfer and Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 800-444-4640
Email: pharmacy@sjfc.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

February 1, 2021

Application Deadline Description:

The early (May) start deadline is February 1, 2021 and the standard (September) start deadline is March 1, 2021.

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

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. This has translated to proven academic excellence: our NAPLEX and MPJE pass rates are in the top 10% nationwide.

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/.

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.75

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.75

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester 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

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Complete by end of August 2021

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.pearsonassessments.com/graduate-admissions/pcat/about.html

Additional PCAT information:

Applicants are advised to take the PCAT early in the admission cycle; the PCAT must be taken on or before the February test dates for fall admission. Minimum composite score not required; however, competitive applicants typically score at or above the 60th percentile.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

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 PharmCAS approved evaluation services. TOEFL is required for international applicants who do not have an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in the U.S.

*International students are unable to enroll in our online pathway.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

The WSoP requires TOEFL scores for non-native English speaking applicants. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 575 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based), or 80 (Internet-based).

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

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. Applicants to the Online Pathway may choose either an in-person interview (Rochester, NY) or a video-conference interview.

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

$500.00

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

September 08, 2020

Additional details for accepted applicants:

An academic calendar is provided upon acceptance. New student orientation is held on campus (Rochester, NY) during the week prior to the start of classes.
https://onlinepharmd.sjfc.edu/admissions/

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?