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JCP graduates as first time NAPLEX test takers, have had a pass rate of 100% in multiple years!

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JCP graduates as first time NAPLEX test takers, have had a pass rate of 100% in multiple years!

Institution Address:

130 S. 9th Street

Suite 100

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

19107

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Devin M. Sullivan Phillips
Title: Admissions Counselor
Office: Office of Admissions
Name: Dr. Mary Hess
Title: Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Office: Jefferson College of Pharmacy

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:

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?

Yes

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?

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?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MPH (Public Health)

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 MPH program accepts credits earned in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Official application/entry into the MPH program occurs at the end of the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the Jefferson College of Pharmacy (JCP) is designed to prepare the student pharmacist for pharmacist practice. In addition to the depth of information learned from courses in the curriculum, students enhance their understanding of this knowledge through direct application and extra-curricular activities.

Direct application of knowledge occurs in case-based learning, experiential opportunities, and through inter-professional education opportunities.

JCP has designed the curricular experience to build with each class, to develop critical thinking skills, and to assess comprehension. JCP is proud of our graduates NAPLEX pass rates for first time test takers, as multiple classes have had a 100% pass rate.

JCP students gain direct hands on experience in pharmacies every semester; the first beginning early in the first semester. Each semesters learning experience is set in a different practice setting allowing Jefferson students maximum exposure to future practice options.

Thomas Jefferson University has an outstanding commitment to inter-professional education. The University sponsors a national Inter-professional Education conference every two years on our campus where other educators come to learn new ideas related to inter-professional education. We are very proud of our students who get involved in extra-curricular activities in this area often culminating in presentations at this national meeting.

At the conclusion of the educational journey, our students are ready to seamlessly enter the profession. We are proud that for those seeking post-graduate training they have matched at rates higher than the national average. You are invited to come, learn and contribute to the Jefferson experience.

Read more at: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/pharmacy.html https://www.jefferson.edu/university/interprofessional_education.html

Program Description Video:

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

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:

112

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy & Physiology I lecture and lab (May take Anatomy lecture and lab + Physiology lecture and lab. Do not take a combined course with a single course as this will not fulfill the requirement.) take each course separate as lecture/lab. Do not mix/match.	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy & Physiology II lecture and lab (May take Anatomy lecture and lab + Physiology lecture and lab. Do not take a combined course with a single course as this will not fulfill the requirement.)	4	6
Math	Calculus	3	5
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4	6
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	3	5
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences	9	15
Humanities	Humanities	9	15
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I with lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Physics	Physics I algebra or calculus-based with lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab	4	6
General Elective(s)	Select 1 course (lab not required): Cellular biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physics II, Statistics, Economics (any), Ethics, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking	3	5
General Elective(s)	Select 1 course (lab not required): Cellular biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physics II, Statistics, Economics (any), Ethics, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking	3	5
General Elective(s)	Candidate choice	2	3

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

All courses must be complete by end of Summer 1 session or no later than August 1.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Science courses require both lecture and lab.

Physics may be algebra or calculus-based.

8 credits of Anatomy/Physiology I and II or 4 credits of Human Anatomy and 4 credits of Human Physiology. Do not mix/match the anatomy and physiology options.

Candidates may select 3 courses. Two courses may be selected a list and 1 course is candidate choice. See list for selection, science courses in this group do not require a lab.

Social Sciences course examples include: psychology, sociology, anthropology, political Science, economics, geography, and history.

Humanities course examples include: languages, literature, philosophy, religion, and the Arts. AP credits will be accepted if they appear on a college transcript.

All science courses must be completed within 5 years of application. Exceptions to the 5 year rule include continuous study that exceeds 5 years and/or continuous work experience since graduation in a laboratory/science setting.

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or above to be eligible for transfer.

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

Additional PCAT information:

The PCAT exam is not required for application to the Jefferson College of Pharmacy.

For those who have taken, if you provide your PCAT score, the admissions committee will take the information into consideration when reviewing the application.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

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?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

Applicants are advised to research and learn about the profession but actual employment in a pharmacy is not required for application.

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.

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): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally accepted

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

Jefferson will accept committee letters from an academic source.
Committee letters are considered as one letter of recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

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.

Jefferson will accept composite letters from an academic source.
Composite letters are considered as one letter of recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Please review the list of acceptable references. Clergy may be accepted if they served as a course instructor or in a supervisor role. All faculty are acceptable but science faculty are preferred.

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

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:

Details originating from academic institutions outside of the U.S. must be translated and a course-by-course evaluation performed by the World Education Services (WES) or comparable credential evaluation service.

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:

All students must demonstrate English language proficiency for admission. Specific information may be found at: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/pharmacy/admissions/requirements.html

Examples that will satisfy the requirement: A degree from an accredited U.S. college/university. At least 60 college credits earned from no more than three (3) U.S. colleges or universities. Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Send score to PharmCAS code 8246.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Interviews occur on a rolling basis beginning in September following receipt of an interview invitation. The interview will focus on the applicant's understanding of and commitment to the profession of pharmacy, verbal communication skills, and program fit. Applicants will have opportunities to ask questions. Applicants should prepare for the interview and plan to spend a half-day for the interview process. Early decision candidates will be interviewed first.

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:

A $300 deposit is required at the time of offer acceptance.

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

August 16, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Attendance is required for orientation. Incoming candidates should expect to be present for the entire orientation sessions. The university orientation typically occurs the 2nd Tuesday of July and orientation to the college of pharmacy is the week prior to the Fall semester start date.

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?