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Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph's University no longer requires PCAT test scores for admission.

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Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph's University no longer requires PCAT test scores for admission.

Institution Address:

600 S. 43rd Street

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

19104

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Aimee Viggiani
Title: Director of Professional Admission
Office: Enrollment & Admission Office
Phone (Work): 215-596-7505
Email: healthprofessions@sju.edu

Institutional Website:

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?

May 1, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

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

Satellite/Branch campuses:

Saint Joseph’s offers two campus locations in Philadelphia that we fondly refer to as “Hawk Hill” (located at 5600 City Avenue) and “University City” (600 South 43rd Street). The majority of coursework will be conducted at the University City campus., Our two locations offer the best of both a city and suburban student experience including academics and campus life., Each location brings complementary facility highlights: from state-of-the-art laboratories and brand-new recreation facilities in University City to a world-class arboretum and Division I athletics arena on Hawk Hill.

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?

* 0 - 6/7

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:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), 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:

105

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?

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:

Select Masters and/or PhD programs are available.

Students in the PharmD program complete a curriculum which includes certifications in immunizations, medication therapy management, diabetes management, mental health, first aid, and SBIRT motivational interviewing; additional certificates may also be available.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy was the first college of pharmacy in North America, founded in 1821. Now a part of the School of Health Professions in Saint Joseph’s University, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy offers its students the same high-quality curriculum with an expanded network of industry partners, alumni networking and opportunities for interdisciplinary study.

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program mirrors the complex realities of modern practice, preparing students to thrive in today’s pharmacy environment. Ranked among the best pharmacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, our accredited Pharm.D. program offers a comprehensive professional curriculum combined with hands-on pharmacy practice experiences.

Under the guidance of expert practitioner-faculty and in state-of-the-art facilities, you will study immunizations, comprehensive medicine management, diabetes management, SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) and more. Our coursework and approach provides the preparation necessary to pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) and obtain state certification to become a practicing pharmacist. In Saint Joseph’s Pharm.D. program, you will gain hands-on pharmacy experience early on and build upon it through graduation. You’ll benefit from more than 400 local, national and international clinical affiliation sites for training, including some of the most renowned hospitals, medical centers and pharmaceutical companies.

You can add to your education through residencies, fellowships, minors, interdisciplinary coursework, additional degrees or certificates. Capstone courses allow you to explore drug therapy in the management & prevention of many disease states, work directly with data systems records that simulate those used in pharmacy practice, and develop drug therapy regimens using data from actual patients.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

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:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3
Math	Calculus I	3
Physics	Physics with lab	4
Statistics	Statistics	3
Economics	Economics (e.g., Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics)	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/Behavioral Science (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, etc.)	3
English Composition / Writing	Writing Intensive English (if bachelor degree earned before enrolling = 3 credits required; no bachelor degree = 6 credits required)	6
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Intro to Communication or Public Speaking	3
Humanities	Humanities (NOT required if earned a bachelor degree prior to enrolling at Saint Joseph’s University)	6

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

Accepted students must complete all course prerequisites prior to their first day of class in August.

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

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Saint Joseph’s University understands the constraints on students during the recent COVID pandemic, and will accept pre-requisites from online courses completed during this time.

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

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Not sure at this time
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not sure at this time
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Not sure at this time

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Students with a bachelor's degree, applying for the 1st professional year of the Pharmacy program may view additional pre-requisite information on our website at https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd.

College students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree, and interested in applying to the pre-professional level of the Pharmacy program should consult our website for additional information regarding pre-requisite requirements.

https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd

Applicants will be evaluated for placement in the program based on prior college experience.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd

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.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd

Additional PCAT information:

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph's does NOT require PCAT tests for admission. Applicants who wish to submit PCAT test scores (official or unofficial) may do so, but PCAT scores are not required for admission.

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:

ACT, CASPer, DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, OAT, SAT, Situational Judgement Test, Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Saint Joseph's does NOT require any test scores, however we welcome any scores that applicant's would like to include as part of their application review.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

Observation or shadowing hours are not required, but are recommended.

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 (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

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, 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

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

International transfer students must have college coursework evaluated by WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators). Foreign course evaluations must be received by the application deadline (5/1/2024). All applicants must have a social security # prior to the start of the program in August.

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:

International applicants are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if their native language is not English, or if their college level studies were not conducted in English. A minimum score of 90 (6.5 IELTS) is required.

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview day on campus, which will include the following: an interactive presentation about the PCP PharmD program; discussion of current medical literature relevant to pharmacy; an interview with two faculty and/or professional staff interviewers; a tour of campus with a focus on the cutting-edge pharmacy facilities; interaction with current pharmacy students, faculty and administrators; and lunch. If an on-campus visit is not feasible, the interview day will be conducted using virtual technology to replicate the in-person experience as closely as possible.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.sju.edu/departments/philadelphia-college-pharmacy?utm_source=usciences&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=merger

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:

Accepted students must accept their offer of admissions by submitting a non-refundable deposit of $500. Deposits are due typically 2-4 weeks after date of acceptance. Specific deposit deadlines and information will be included in official in admit letter.

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

2024-08-19

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Accepted students must have satisfied all pre-requisites and all conditions of admission noted in official admission letter prior to their first day of class.

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?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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