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The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph's University features a unique competency-driven, team-based curriculum incorporating real-world pharmacy practice experiences starting in the first professional semester.  We partner with hundreds of pharmacy practice sites for experiential learning and provide a highly supportive environment for all students to be successful.  Begin your pharmacy education where pharmacy education began!

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Street 1: 600 S. 43rd Street
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City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19104
Country: United States

Program Location:: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Aimee Viggiani
  Title: Director of Professional Admission
  Office: Enrollment & Admission Office
  Phone (Work): 215-596-7505
  Email: healthprofessions@sju.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd
- https://www.sju.edu/departments/philadelphia-college-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?: May 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
Applicants must submit their application by the May 1st deadline, and be completed and verified no later than May 15th.  Verified applications must have all transcripts, recommendations, and any other materials submitted and completed by May 15th in order to be considered for admission.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

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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:: Saint Joseph’s offers two campus locations in Philadelphia that we fondly refer to as “Hawk Hill” (located at 5600 City Avenue) and “University City” (600 South 43rd Street). The majority of coursework will be conducted at the University City campus., Our two locations offer the best of both a city and suburban student experience including academics and campus life., Each location brings complementary facility highlights: from state-of-the-art laboratories and brand-new recreation facilities in University City to a world-class arboretum and Division I athletics arena on Hawk Hill.
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? : 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?: 4 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::
Students who enter the professional pharmacy program without a bachelor’s degree will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Studies after their second professional year, along with their PharmD degree at the conclusion of the program.  (Students who enter the professional pharmacy program with a bachelor’s degree would not receive this BS degree.)


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:: 60
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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: :
Select Masters and/or PhD programs are available.

Students in the PharmD program complete a curriculum which includes certifications in immunizations, medication therapy management, mental health first aid, and SBIRT motivational interviewing; additional certificates may also be available.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy was the first college of pharmacy in North America, founded in 1821. Now a part of the School of Health Professions in Saint Joseph’s University, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy offers its students a unique, cutting-edge, high-quality curriculum with an expanded network of industry partners, alumni networking and opportunities for interdisciplinary study. 

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program mirrors the complex realities of modern practice, preparing students to thrive in today’s pharmacy environment. Ranked among the best pharmacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, our accredited Pharm.D. program offers a comprehensive professional curriculum combined with hands-on pharmacy practice experiences. 

Under the guidance of expert practitioner-faculty and in state-of-the-art facilities, you will study immunizations, comprehensive medicine management, diabetes management, SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) and more. Our coursework and approach provides the preparation necessary to pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) and obtain state certification to become a practicing pharmacist. In Saint Joseph’s Pharm.D. program, you will gain hands-on pharmacy experience early on and build upon it through graduation. You’ll benefit from more than 400 local, national and international clinical affiliation sites for training, including some of the most renowned hospitals, medical centers and pharmaceutical companies.

You can add to your education through residencies, fellowships, minors, interdisciplinary coursework, additional degrees or certificates. Capstone courses allow you to explore drug therapy in the management & prevention of many disease states, work directly with data systems records that simulate those used in pharmacy practice, and develop drug therapy regimens using data from actual patients.  

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.7
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.5
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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:: 38
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:: 2
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology II 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics (e.g., Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social/Behavioral Science  (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, etc.)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Writing Intensive English  (if bachelor degree earned before enrolling = 3 credits required;  no bachelor degree = 6 credits required)
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Intro to Communication or Public Speaking
Semester Hours (Min): 3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Accepted students must complete all course prerequisites prior to their first day of class in August.  

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Saint Joseph’s University understands the constraints on students during the recent COVID pandemic, and will accept prerequisites from online courses completed during this time.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Not sure at this time
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not sure at this time
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Not sure at this time

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Students with a bachelor's degree, applying for the 1st professional year of the Pharmacy program may view additional prerequisite information on our website at https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd. 

College students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree, and interested in applying to the pre-professional level of the Pharmacy program should consult our website for additional information regarding prerequisite requirements. 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Students with a bachelor's degree, applying for the 1st professional year of the Pharmacy program may view additional pre-requisite information on our website at https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd.

College students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree, and interested in applying to the pre-professional level of the Pharmacy program should consult our website for additional information regarding pre-requisite requirements.  

https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd

Applicants will be evaluated for placement in the program based on prior college experience.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-pharmd
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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

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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:: ACT, CASPer, DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, OAT, SAT, Situational Judgement Test, Other
If Other, please briefly describe::
Saint Joseph's does NOT require any test scores, however we welcome any scores that applicants would like to include as part of their application review.


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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
Please note any additional relevant information::
Observation or shadowing hours are not required, but are recommended.


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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: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Varies

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Varies

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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 a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
International transfer students must have college coursework evaluated by WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators).  Foreign course evaluations must be received by the application deadline (5/1/2024). All applicants must have a social security # prior to the start of the program in August.

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: :
International applicants are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if their native language is not English, or if their college level studies were not conducted in English.  A minimum score of 90 (6.5 IELTS) is required.

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.? : Yes
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs
If yes, is the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program offered to current U.S., Canadian, and/or foreign-trained pharmacists?: U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates 
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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, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview day on campus, which will include the following: an interactive presentation about the PCP PharmD program; discussion of current medical literature relevant to pharmacy; an interview with two faculty and/or professional staff interviewers; a tour of  campus with a focus on the cutting-edge pharmacy facilities; interaction with current pharmacy students, faculty and administrators; and lunch.  If an on-campus visit is not feasible, the interview day will be conducted using virtual technology to replicate the in-person experience as closely as possible.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://www.sju.edu/departments/philadelphia-college-pharmacy?utm_source=usciences&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=merger
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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::
Accepted students must accept their offer of admissions by submitting a non-refundable deposit of $500.  Deposits are due typically 2-4 weeks after date of acceptance.  Specific deposit deadlines and information will be included in official admit letter. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Accepted students must have satisfied all prerequisites and all conditions of admission noted in official admission letter prior to their first day of class.

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