Published Survey
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Contact Information

University of Saint Joseph
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford
Connecticut
06117
United States
Connecticut
  • Name: Andrea Baggetta
    Title: Assistant Dean of Admissions & Student Experience
    Office: School of Pharmacy & PA Studies
    Phone (Work): 860-231-5858
    Email: abaggetta@usj.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2026
All applications must be completed and verified in PharmCAS by June 1, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Applicants who apply by the priority deadline of March 2, 2026 will have first consideration for scholarships.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Other
Modified block curriculum with classes offered in fall, spring, and summer.
Other
A bachelor's degree is required for admission to the USJ Pharm.D. program and successful completion of required prerequisites.
Required
3 years
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

28
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
No
National accrediting bodies and organizations in pharmacy education have emphasized the importance of pharmacists being trained in public health. In response to the growing demand, the Department of Nutrition and Public Health and the School of Pharmacy & PA Studies have created a dual-degree program in Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH). The pharmacy program is in-person and Master of Public Health (MPH) is fully online in conjunction with the MPH curriculum.
Yes

Program Description

The University of Saint Joseph’s Doctor of Pharmacy program enables students to earn a Pharm.D. degree in just three years. The program promotes the emergence of competent and compassionate pharmacists who can advance pharmacy practice models, engage in community service, and foster the advancement of research and scholarship.

Emphasizing real-world application, our program prepares students to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX) exam and pursue careers in clinical research, medical sales, pharmacology, product/process development, and beyond.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio to ensure students have the attention that they deserve. As a Pharm.D. student, you have the opportunity to build mentoring relationships with USJ’s faculty and receive personal guidance from them. With an engaging learning environment, students can also collaborate with peers and expand their professional network. USJ students are encouraged to serve the community and each Pharm.D. student is required to complete at least 15 hours of community service annually and 5 co-curricular activities annually.

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 a few courses at a time) and mastering the subject material before moving to the next set of courses. This approach has a proven record of increasing students’ ability to master the didactic material and provides students with a rich experiential education.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.8
2.8
Competitive applicants will have GPAs of 2.8 or higher.
120
41
180
61.5
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (or anatomy with lab) 4 6
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (or physiology with lab) 4 6
Microbiology Microbiology with lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry I with lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry II with lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with lab 4 6
Physics Physics with lab 4 6
Math Calculus (non-business) 3 4.5
Statistics Statistics (or Biostatistics) 3 4.5
English Composition / Writing English composition (or academic writing) 3 4.5
All outstanding required course prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better by July 31, 2026.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Online coursework will only be accepted from accredited universities or community colleges.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses MUST include a laboratory session. The weighted average grade from the lecture and lab must be a C or better in each course.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

Varies
No
All prerequisites must be completed within the last seven (7) years (fall 2019 and later). Applicants with courses that are older than seven (7) years must submit a prerequisite course waiver request form: https://apply.usj.edu/register/25_26_pharm_waiver_request. Waivers will be reviewed by the Admission Committee and granted on a case-by-case basis.
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • 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 (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
No
A minimum of two references are required. Applicants who have been in school within the last two (2) years must have one letter from an academic source (Professor, Advisor, or Dean).
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
USJ accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) only. Evaluations must be for grade and degree equivalency, if applicable. Please order the WES ICAP service to ensure that copies of your transcripts will be included with the evaluation report.
Yes
English language testing is required for all applicants who are non-native English speakers who reside in a country where English is not the primary language, unless the applicant has earned or is completing (will have earned by anticipated matriculation date) a bachelor's degree or graduate degree following three or more years of campus-based post-secondary instruction in the United States.

PharmD applicants can use any of the following standardized tests to meet our English language requirement:
TOEFL - 79 IBT
IELTS - 6.5 Academic
Duolingo – 105
PTE-53
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license are welcome to apply to the USJ Pharmacy program if they hold a bachelor's degree. Candidates will be considered for entry into the P1 year. There will be no advanced standing options available. USJ does not accept transfer credits or waive any coursework. Candidates will be required to complete the full three-year curriculum and all associated experiential education components.
Yes

Interviews

Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
No
The applicant participates in an on-campus group interview with multiple components, including an information session, MMI sessions, group activity, calculations quiz and essay. Tours of campus are also provided by current Pharm.D. students.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Admitted students must submit a $750 non-refundable deposit in order to secure their seat in the program. All deposits are non-refundable.
2026-08-04
Orientation is held the first week of August over the span of four days. Classes begin the following Monday. Exact dates are subject to change.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes