Published Survey | PharmCAS

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 or school of pharmacy.

Published Survey

Submission information

Submission Number: 4100

Submission ID: 48

Submission UUID: 1b51fb39-7bc6-44b8-8fb6-3e50e52fb0ca

Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=PFnyapb6M6VytcWfXba_XJEvHTTUFOpP1nOxM9bYB-Q

Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 13:45

Completed: Wed, 06/14/2023 - 19:14

Changed: Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:47

Remote IP address: 218.222.144.95

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Current page: Complete

Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

Submitted to: Published Survey

Delete submission

Contact Information

Banner Image:

If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:

Institution Address:

3690 East Avenue

Rochester

New York

14618

United States

Program Location:

New York

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Dr. David McCaffrey
Title: Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Office: Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Email: dmccaffrey@sjf.edu
Name: Kristin Blake
Title: Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 5853858064
Email: kblake@sjf.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Final Application Deadline Description:

Early application is strongly encouraged and can be beneficial in seeking scholarships and making certain all prerequisites are completed.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 1, 2023

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Distance pathway offered, Early assurance

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

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

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)

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

Yes

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

There is an option for students who enroll in St. John Fisher University directly out of high school to earn a BS in Pharmaceutical Studies on their way to the PharmD degree.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSoP) is committed to preparing pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. The faculty and administration make teaching a priority, promote excellence in the classroom, create a student-centered learning environment, and maintain small class sizes so students receive the personalized attention they deserve. For detailed information about the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher University visit https://www.sjf.edu/graduate-programs/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/application-process/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.75

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.75

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

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.

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:

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

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

We do not accept advanced placement credits for science prerequisite courses.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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)?

Summer 2024

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

We do not accept credits from Straighterline. We only accept credits from regionally accredited colleges.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

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.

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. The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prefers best earned grades of C or better in all prerequisite courses; applicants with grades of C- in prerequisite courses will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis Prerequisites must be completed PRIOR to matriculation into the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.sjf.edu/graduate-programs/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/application-process/

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

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 guaranteed consideration for fall admission. A 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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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: 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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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

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 University 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.

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:

Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if a student's first language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 550 on the paper-based exam, a 213 on the computer-based exam, or a 79-80 on the internet-based exam. Our school code for the TOEFL exam is 2798.
Results of the DuoLingo exam if a student's first language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the DuoLingo exam is a 105.
Results of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if a student's first language is not English. The overall band score on the IELTS must be at least a 6.5.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

Program prerequisites must be met by Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License. Please contact pharmacy@sjf.edu for assistance in determining which prerequisites, if any, remain to be satisfied.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

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. Candidates can expect to interview with three faculty members or professional staff or preceptors during their interviews. Applicants are invited to interview on a rolling basis typically from August through the end of the admission cycle.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

2024-09-03

Additional details for accepted applicants:

An academic calendar is provided upon acceptance. P1 Orientation occurs the week prior to the start of classes each Fall.

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

School Directory

Helpful Resources

Calendar

Contact US