Contact Information
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Street 1: 8000 Utopia Parkway
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City: Queens
State: New York
Zip: 11439
Country: United States

Program Location:: New York
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Lisa Sayo
  Title: Assistant Director of Admission
  Office: Office of Undergraduate Admission
  Phone (Work): 1-718-990-2904
  Email: sayol@stjohns.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/programs/doctor-pharmacy

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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:: $0
Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.: February 01, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
There is a early Application deadline of December 1, 2024 and a final deadline of February 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 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: None
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
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?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: Direct Admissions 6 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

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. : No

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:: 178
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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? : 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: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
Well-trained pharmacists are always in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions for pharmacists will rise. This growth is fueled by the increasing use of prescription drugs by an aging population; scientific advances leading to the introduction of new drugs; and pharmacists' growing involvement in patient care.If you’re interested in a rewarding career as a pharmacist, discover the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program (Pharm.D.) at St. John’s University. Offered by our College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — one of the leading schools of its kind — the program is designed to provide students with the clinical and academic skills and knowledge needed to deliver outstanding patient care in all pharmacy settings.Students begin with the analytical and communications skills made possible by a broad liberal arts foundation. This is combined with pharmacy coursework, introduced early in the program. In their final four years, students gain an intensive foundation in the basic and applied pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.In keeping with the Metropolitan, Catholic and Vincentian mission of the University, students gain first-hand clinical experience serving diverse, often needy communities at more than 200 sites throughout the New York area. In addressing our Global mission, pharmacy students can participate in the University's Discover the World - Pharmacy program in the second year of the program.


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
As a 0/6 program students are enrolled as pharmacy majors before P1

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:: 0
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:: 0
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Students are enrolled as pharmacy majors directly so there are no pre-requisite issues as long as the student progresses.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry 
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry 
Semester Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communication 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Pharmacoeconomics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Comp 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Ethics
Course Title: Ethics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities 
Semester Hours (Min): 21
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Math
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Other
Semester Hours (Min): 5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Not Applicable as a 0-6 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: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
All courses are taken within the University.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Students can only utilize a pass/fail option if the course is created as a pass/fail course.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
The program is a 0-6 program and as such does not require any college level prerequisites. The Pre-pharmacy curriculum is built into the program.

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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

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
Applicants must submit the common  or university undergraduate application, a copy of their high school transcript, a 250 word pharmacy specific essay based on a topic selected each year, two letters of recommendation (one from a science teacher), an extracurricular transcript, a signed copy of the program's technical standards and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), if applicable (the admissions process is standardized test optional)

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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

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

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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?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: REQUIRED
Family Member: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Friend: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): REQUIRED
Professor (Science): REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Two letters of reference are required. One letter must be from a high school or College science or math teacher.

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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
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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, 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 an original foreign transcript directly to the school 
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Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
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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?: No

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

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Interviews to the professional years of the program are held during the spring semester of second year. All students complete a 30 minute in person interview with two faculty members. Interviews are scheduled by the Office of the Dean during two weeks in April of the second year.  Students who study abroad complete the interview in Summer upon their return.

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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::
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE-ENROLLEMENT DEPOSIT IS $300 AND HOUSING DEPOSIT IS $400 FOR RESIDENT STUDENTS


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-09-04
Additional details for accepted applicants::
none

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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