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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

1858 West Grandview Blvd

Erie

Pennsylvania

16509

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:

http://www.lecom.edu

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?

June 2, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

April 1, 2025

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Yes

Program Information

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?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

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

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.

Alternative Options: Pathways

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.

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Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

105

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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?

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

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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

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

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:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER 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).

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester 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

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 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.

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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?

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.

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Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

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.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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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: 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

Committee Letters:

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?

Composite Letters:

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.

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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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.

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Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

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.

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, 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.

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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:

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

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

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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