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Submission Number: 4190
Submission ID: 138
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Created: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 04:23
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Institution Name Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Distance Education Pathway
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name LECOM - Online
Banner Image: LECOM.png
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 1858 West Grandview Blvd
Street 2
Street 3
City Erie
State Pennsylvania
Zip 16509
Country United States
Program Location: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Sonya Smith
    Title: Admissions Representative
    Office: LECOM School of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 814-860-5161
    Extension: 5161
    Email: pharmacy@lecom.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? April 1, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
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: LECOM School of Pharmacy in Erie, PA, LECOM School of Pharmacy in Bradenton, FL
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? Yes
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?  2 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? 4 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: Qualified Early Assurance students can earn a Bachelors Degree after successful completion of their P1 year.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply: Geographically dispersed campuses, Other
If Other, please briefly describe LECOM School of Pharmacy offers a 4-year traditional pathway in Bradenton, Florida and a 3-year accelerated pathway in Erie, PA.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 105
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 130
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 140
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
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? Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: In conjunction with our commitment to student success, the degrees that LECOM offers concurrently are:
Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics (MMCT)
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
Master of Science in Medical Education
Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics
Master of Public Health
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description LECOM offers students the opportunity to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through an innovative, Distance Education Pathwayoperating on a semester system for didactic and experiential education. We also offer two additional PharmD degree pathways: a four-year on-campus pathway in Bradenton, FL and a three-year on-campus accelerated pathway in Erie, PA. LECOM seeks the most qualified 310 candidates to seat incoming cohorts, divided among our three pathways. For more information about LECOM, please visit www.lecom.edu
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: The LECOM School of Pharmacy prefers a Total GPA of 2.7 or higher from its applicants, but students who have below a 2.7 are still eligible for consideration and enrollment depending on their unique circumstances.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 54
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 27
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: Candidates may apply to LECOM before all 54 credit hours are complete, with the contingency that all prerequisites are done by July 1 of the year of matriculation.
We do accept AP and IB credits with a score of 3 or better. Matriculating students will be required to request an official report to be sent to LECOM.
We do not accept CLEP credits.
All prerequisite courses must be completed at US-Accredited Institutions (foreign courses are not accepted for credit).
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry General Chemistry with labs 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab OR Biochem w/ Lab OR Bioorganic Chemistry w/ Lab 8
Physics Math-based Physics OR Physical Chemistry 3
Math Calculus or Analytic Geometry with Calculus 3
Statistics Statistics, prefer statistics for health=science majors 3
Economics Economics - will accept Business, Accounting, Finance, and other related content areas. 3
Social/Behavioral Science Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology 3
English Composition / Writing English - Prefer: Writing (Technical, Business, or Research) 6
General Elective(s) Other Didactic Coursework in Math, Science, or Humanities - Prefer: Public Speaking or other communication coursework, health-care related sciences, calculus based math, or other health-care related coursework. 9
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? July 1st in the year of matriculation
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: General Education Electives must be taken in subject areas other than the above prerequisites, such as humanities and social sciences. All of the prerequisite course requirements must be taken at an accredited college/university in the United States. Applicants must complete all pharmacy prerequisites with a minimum grade of C (70%) in each course by July 1st prior to matriculation. LECOM School of Pharmacy will not accept CLEP credits for prerequisite courses. Advanced placement credits will be accepted for pre-requisite coursework with a score of 3 or higher. International baccalaureate (IB) credits earned at an approved IB high school in the United States will be accepted for pre-requisite coursework with a score of 4 or higher. International degree and course evaluations will not be accepted as prerequisite coursework.
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
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: As part of the PharmCAS application, you will be asked a few supplemental questions, but there are no additional fees attached to these questions, nor any other supplemental application.
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: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: In accordance with ACPE standards at the time of their interview, applicants will take a short writing evaluation to gauge their written communication ability.
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:
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.
  • Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
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. The admissions committee reserves the right to ask for additional letters of recommendation if they decide the committee letter does not contain a sufficient amount of information for an accurate depiction of the candidate's abilities.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? No answer
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: LECOM School of Pharmacy requires two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a science professor. The other letter can be from anyone else except a friend, family member, or co-worker. A letter of recommendation from a work supervisor, especially a pharmacist or health-care worker is recommended. All letters of recommendation are submitted through PharmCAS. PharmCAS allows students to submit up to 4 letters of recommendation. PharmCAS will send the letters to LECOM.
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: It is required that students complete the entirety of the curriculum within the United States. If a student leaves the country, a vacation request, or leave-of-absence, must be employed.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? No
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): Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Other clarifying information, if necessary: LECOM does not accept foreign institution prerequisite credits. Visit our entrance requirements page for more information about International Applicant Entrance Requirements. http://lecom.edu/admissions/entrance-requirements/school-of-pharmacy-entrance-requirements/
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: Applicants with F-1 Visas must submit a TOEFL score with their PharmCAS application. U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents DO NOT have to submit it.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: LECOM offers in person and virtual interviews throughout the application cycle and hosts on-campus events for accepted candidates. Additionally, candidates can set up appointments Monday-Friday 9am-4pm to tour the campus, meet with faculty and students, and talk with administration.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
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: Our deposit amount is $500.00 due typically 30 days after admission.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-11
Additional details for accepted applicants:
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
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