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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.
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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.
3690 East Avenue
Rochester
New York
14618
United States
New York
  • 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
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 3, 2024
Early application is strongly encouraged and can be beneficial in seeking scholarships and making certain all prerequisites are completed.
November 1, 2023
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 4
Not Required
Yes
Distance pathway offered, Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

30
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)
Yes
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.
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 College visit https://www.sjfc.edu/graduate-programs/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/application-process/
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
We do not accept advanced placement credits for science prerequisite courses.
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
Summer 2024
  • 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.
https://www.sjfc.edu/graduate-programs/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/application-process/
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Optional
https://www.pearsonassessments.com/graduate-admissions/pcat/about.html
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.
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
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
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.
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
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
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.
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. 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.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
$500.00
2024-09-03
An academic calendar is provided upon acceptance. P1 Orientation occurs the week prior to the start of classes each Fall.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes