The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph's University features a unique competency-driven, team-based curriculum incorporating real-world pharmacy practice experiences starting in the first professional semester. We partner with hundreds of pharmacy practice sites for experiential learning and provide a highly supportive environment for all students to be successful. Begin your pharmacy education where pharmacy education began!
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Submission Number: 4137
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| Institution Name | Saint Joseph's University (PA) – PharmD Early Assurance for Current Students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College or School Name | Philadelphia College of Pharmacy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short Name | Saint Josephs U Early Assurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: | The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph's University features a unique competency-driven, team-based curriculum incorporating real-world pharmacy practice experiences starting in the first professional semester. We partner with hundreds of pharmacy practice sites for experiential learning and provide a highly supportive environment for all students to be successful. Begin your pharmacy education where pharmacy education began! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Street 1 | 600 S. 43rd Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| City | Philadelphia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zip | 19104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Location: | Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Application Deadline Description: | Applicants must submit their application by the May 1st deadline, and be completed and verified no later than May 15th. Verified applications must have all transcripts, recommendations, and any other materials submitted and completed by May 15th in order to be considered for admission. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the priority application deadline for your program? | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is your institution public or private? | Private | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is your institution part of an academic health center? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. | Semester (2 terms per academic year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? | 0 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? | Not Required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? | Direct Admissions 6 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe: | Students who enter the professional pharmacy program without a bachelor’s degree will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Studies after their second professional year, along with their PharmD degree at the conclusion of the program. (Students who enter the professional pharmacy program with a bachelor’s degree would not receive this BS degree.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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, mental health first aid, and SBIRT motivational interviewing; additional certificates may also be available. |
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| 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 a unique, cutting-edge, 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. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Overall GPA: | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Prerequisite GPA: | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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? |
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| 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 prerequisites from online courses completed during this time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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| Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: | Students with a bachelor's degree, applying for the 1st professional year of the Pharmacy program may view additional prerequisite 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 prerequisite requirements. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider: | 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 applicants would like to include as part of their application review. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| What is your college/school policy on committee letters? | Accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does it count as more than one evaluation? | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is your college/school policy on composite letters? | Accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does it count as more than one evaluation? | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is preference given to state residents? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is preference given to residents of other states? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If yes, is the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program offered to current U.S., Canadian, and/or foreign-trained pharmacists? | U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enter any additional information about the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 admit letter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: | 2025-08-18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional details for accepted applicants: | Accepted students must have satisfied all prerequisites 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? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Admin Status | Published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| old_id | 491 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AACP Institution Number | 5600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIDS | 85 |