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The University of Saint Joseph Doctor of Pharmacy program deadline to apply is June 1, 2021! Please note that the PCAT is now optional. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 860.231.5858 or askyers@usj.edu for additional information.

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Institution Address:

University of Saint Joseph

School of Pharmacy

229 Trumbull Street

Hartford

Connecticut

06103

United States

Program Location:

Connecticut

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Angela D. Skyers, MBA, Ed.D.
Title: Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
Office: Admissions & Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 860.231.5858
Email: askyers@usj.edu

Institutional Website:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Yes

Program Information

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

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

Located at Downtown Hartford Campus

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:

Trimester with summer term

Program Structure:

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

* Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Acellerated modified 3-year program.

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s)

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?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

The University of Saint Joseph's pharmacy program offers a 3+3 accelerated program in collaboration with select colleges and universities. Please inquire with an admissions counselor at the school of pharmacy for more information.

Program Description

Please visit our Website for additional applicant information at http://www.usj.edu/pharmacy. At the University of Saint Joseph, Hartford, CT, students explore and expand their potential through personal attention in a welcoming community that offers an academically challenging program to individuals who want to succeed in the profession of pharmacy and make a difference in society. The University is a community that promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. We provide exemplary pharmacy education to diverse and qualified students possessing high leadership potential who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of the US and the global community. The program relies on a firm foundation that results in pharmacy practitioners committed to providing quality patient care and advancing the profession of pharmacy. The University is committed to and promotes the emergence of, competent and compassionate pharmacists who will engage in community service and foster the advancement of research and scholarship. The 3-calendar year Pharm.D. program is designed with two interwoven and complementary components: didactic and experiential, with the experiential learning component occurring throughout the entire curriculum. Students progress through the program in cohorts, using a modified block schedule (studying one course at a time) and mastering the subject material before moving to the next course. This approach has a proven record of increasing students’ ability to master the didactic material and provides students with a rich experiential education.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.8

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.8

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

120

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:

102

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English (one course in Composition)	6	10
Chemistry	General Chemistry I & II (Lecture and Laboratory)	8	12
Humanities	Humanities: e.g. Art, Drama, Theatre, Literature, Religion, Music, Foreign Languages, Philosophy	6	10
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences: e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, History, Anthropology, Government, Ethnic Studies	6	10
Science/Math Elective(s)	Heath-Related Science and Mathematics: e.g. Computer Fundamentals/Basics, Medical Terminology, Informatics, Genetics, Mathematics above Calculus I, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology	6	12
Microbiology	Microbiology (with Laboratory)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology (with Laboratory)	8	12
Math	Calculus (non-business)	3	4.5
Statistics	Statistics or Biostatistics	3	4.5
Economics	Economics	3	4.5
Physics	Physics (Lecture and Laboratory)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I & II (Lecture and Laboratory)	8	12
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Oral Communication	3	4.5

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

All outstanding required course prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the fall start date.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses MUST include a laboratory session. http://www.usj.edu/academics/schools/school-of-pharmacy/pharmd_prereq.html

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:

If you plan to enroll for fall 2021, the latest PCAT we will consider is July 2021.

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.

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

DAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT

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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: REQUIRED
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): REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

Composite letters may count as one reference letter.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

We do not accept letters of reference from family members or friends. A minimum of two references are required. We require one academic letter (Professor, Advisor, or Dean). The second letter should be from an employer, another Professor, or an Academic Advisor.

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)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

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

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Applicants must have completed the prerequisite coursework in the United States. We do not accept prerequisite coursework completed outside the United States, nor do we accept the ECE or WES evaluations. We do accept a foreign bachelor’s degree, but not the 68 credits of prerequisite coursework. For a list of prerequisite courses please visit: http://www.usj.edu/index.php/academics/schools/school-of-pharmacy/about-pharmacy-usj/pharmd-prerequisites

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The applicant participates in a 45-minute interview with two faculty members followed by a math and essay exam. The interview concludes with a tour of the school which is conducted by a currently enrolled student.

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:

All deposits are applied toward tuition and are non-refundable.

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation begins within the first week of August. Classes follow on the first Monday after Orientation. Dates to be published.

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?

Yes