Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Street 2: Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Street 3: 160 Frelinghuysen Road
City: Piscataway
State: New Jersey
Zip: 08854
Country: United States

Program Location:: New Jersey
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Donald K. Woodward
  Title: Associate Dean
  Office: Office of the Dean
  Phone (Work): 848-445-6250
  Email: donald.woodward@rutgers.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Application fee for PharmD (first professional) program for non-PharmCAS schools only:: $70
Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.: February 01, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
For students applying from high school to the 0+6 program the deadline is Dec. 1, 2024. For college transfers applying for entry to the four professional years only, the deadline is Feb. 1, 2025.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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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?: Preferred
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: :
We offer a Direct Admissions 6 Year Pharm.D. option and a 4 Year Pharm.D. option for transfer students.


Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 180
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MD (Doctor of Medicine), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
PharmD/MS Health Outcomes and Pharmaceutical Economics (HOPE)


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: :
Please see: 
https://pharmacy.rutgers.edu/programs/professional-degree-program-doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/dual-degree-options-for-pharmd-students/

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Program Description
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Program Description:
One of the nation’s leading pharmacy schools, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, offers a rigorous six-year pharmacy program at a major research university centrally located in the Northeast metropolitan corridor. Students enjoy challenging academics, close mentorship from a faculty of top scientists and practitioners, and a dynamic clinical experience program. The school ranks among the top 15% of pharmacy schools in NIH research funding, giving students the opportunity to study in an exciting atmosphere of discovery and innovation.

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is one of eight schools making up the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) unit. RBHS is NJ's largest and most influential constellation of academic institutions devoted to medicine, dentistry, advanced health-related sciences, pharmacy, public health, nursing, and the full spectrum of health careers.

A prime location in central NJ puts the school in the heart of the state’s strong pharmaceutical industry and within one hour of New York and Philadelphia. New Jersey is home to leading teaching hospitals and clinical care centers as well as 15 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, making the state a great place to launch a pharmacy career.

Few schools can match the breadth and diversity of our clinical experience program Our students learn to be independent thinkers, creative problem solvers, and compassionate care givers. Through rigorous coursework and patient-centered professional practice, students become highly knowledgeable about all aspects of drug therapy and highly effective in counseling patients and collaborating with health care professionals. Our graduates are well prepared for professional pharmacy practice in a variety of settings-the community, medical institutions, health care facilities, and the pharmaceutical industry, among others-as well as graduate or professional study.


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.8
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
While 2.8 is the minimum most successful applicants have GPAs significantly higher than 2.8.


Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 68
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 45
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I and Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I and Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Expository Writing I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Expository Writing II (or equivalent)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I and Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II and Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Microeconomics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: General Physics I and Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: General Physics II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Integrated Organ Physiology or Human Physiology or Mammalian Physiology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics (preferably biostatistics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Humanity or Social Science elective
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Humanity or Social Science elective
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Humanity or Social Science elective
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Humanity or Social Science elective
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Psychology or Sociology
Semester Hours (Min): 3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Transfer applicants should ideally have all courses completed or in progress during the Spring semester prior to the Fall in which they wish to start our program.

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

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Can applicants use pass/fail 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 pass/fail course prerequisites::
Pass must be defined as a C or better.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Pre-requisites listed are college courses expected for transfer applicants. Students applying from high school should see: https://pharmacy.rutgers.edu/info-for/information-prospective-students/ 
A two semester sequence of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (6 credits) may be substituted for schools not offering an integrated organ physiology course.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.rutgers.edu/info-for/information-prospective-students/
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: No

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Friend: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Math): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Science): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Rutgers centralized admissions office does not review admissions letters. However, the Pharmacy School Admissions committee reviews all documentation submitted for transfer applicants.

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Residency
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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::
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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Current secondary/high school students attending international education systems are required to self-report their courses, grades, grade point averages, and rank in-class with Rutgers' free standing online form: the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Official documents are required for admitted students to enroll.   Transfer applicants and all enrolling students must submit an official high school/secondary transcript with all courses and final grades or an official copy of your finishing certificate, e.g. O-Level, CXC, IGCSE.   Documents not in English must be accompanied by a translation verified by a language professor or professional translator and must arrive on the professional letterhead of the translator.

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: :
Regardless of U.S. residency status, an English proficiency examination is required of all students whose secondary schooling has been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language. More info can be found at: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/applying/more-for-international-applicants

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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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.:
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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only if the campus is closed to visitors
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Interviews generally take place starting in November and will continue until the class is full, generally ending in June. While on site, applicants will complete a writing assessment and an approximately 30 minute interview in the Pharmacy Building. Interviews are schedule based on applicant and interviewers availability.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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::
Rutgers’ candidate reply date is May 1 and this guarantees a students’ seat in the incoming class. To enroll, students pay the $150 acceptance fee via the Rutgers status screen. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-09-02
Additional details for accepted applicants::
The white coat ceremony for professional year 1 students and orientation will take place the week prior to the start of classes.

http://scheduling.rutgers.edu/calendar.shtml

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
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