Contact Information
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Erie Campus - Accelerated Pathway (3 years, year-round)

Institution Address:
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Street 1: LECOM School of Pharmacy Erie Campus
Street 2: 1858 West Grandview Blvd
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City: Erie
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 16509
Country: United States

Program Location:: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Sonya Smith
  Title: Admissions Representative
  Office: Office of Admissions 
  Phone (Work): 814-860-5161
  Extension: 5161
  Email: pharmacy@lecom.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://lecom.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?: June 2, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : April 1, 2025
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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:: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy Bradenton Campus - Florida Pathway, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy - Distance Education Pathway
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
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? : 2 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?: 3 years

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?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
With our early assurance programs, students who qualify can earn a Bachelors Degree after successful completion of their P1 year.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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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, Online or distance-learning-based programs , Other
If Other, please briefly describe:
The LECOM School of Pharmacy also offers a 4-year traditional pathway held in Bradenton, Florida and a 4-year Distance Education Pathway, 


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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 63
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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?: 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 (MHSA)
Master of Science in Medical Education (MMedEd)
Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MBE)
Master of Public Health (MPH)

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Program Description
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Program Description:
LECOM offers students the opportunity to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through an innovative, year-round curriculum at our Erie, PA campus, operating on a quartile system for didactic and experiential education.  LECOM seeks the most qualified 310 candidates to seat incoming cohorts, divided among our three pathways, as limited by capacity. 
We also offer two additional PharmD degree pathways: a four-year on-campus pathway in Bradenton, FL and a 4-year online curriculum via Distance Education.


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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::
The LECOM School of Pharmacy prefers a Total GPA of 2.7 or higher from its applicants, but candidates who do not meet this 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
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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 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
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology w/labs  Prefer: Zoology, Genetics, Cell, Micro, Immunology, Molecular, Animal Physiology, Vertebrate Anatomy, or similar health-foundational biology
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry w/labs 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab: 4 Semester Hours, plus Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab OR Biochem w/ Lab OR Bioorganic Chem w/ Lab: 4 Semester Hours
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Math-based Physics or Physical Chemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus or Analytic Geometry with Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics, prefer statistics for health-science majors
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics - will accept Business, Accounting, Finance, and other related content areas.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English - Prefer Writing classes(Technical, Business, or Research)
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Other Didactic Coursework in Math, Science, or Humanities: 9 Semester Hours - Prefer: Public Speaking or other communication coursework, health-care related sciences, calculus based math, or other health-care related coursework.
Semester Hours (Min): 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::
Must be completed at a US accredited institute. 

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

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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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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?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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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. 

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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.: 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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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?: 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
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
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:
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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

Composite Letters:
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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 four letters of recommendation. PharmCAS will send the letters to the schools you apply to once they receive them from your recommender.

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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, 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 a TOEFL score.

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

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Interviews
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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 faculty and students, and talk with administration.

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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::
Our deposit amount is $500.00 due typically 30 days after acceptance.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-04
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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?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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