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95.8% of Temple students felt the curriculum prepared them for APPEs
100% of Temple students felt prepared to enter pharmacy practice

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95.8% of Temple students felt the curriculum prepared them for APPEs
100% of Temple students felt prepared to enter pharmacy practice

Institution Address:

3307 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

19140

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Joan Hankins
Title: Director
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): (215) 707-4900
Email: joan.hankins@temple.edu
Name: Lai Ara Powell
Title: Associate Director of Recruitment
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 215 707 4900
Email: laiara.powell@temple.edu
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Title:

Institutional Website:

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?

March 3, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Public

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?

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:

Students enrolled in Temple University's College of Science and Technology can earn a bachelor's degree and PharmD in 7-years. Students should be enrolled as a Pharmaceutical Sciences major OR enrolled in one of the accelerated programs in biology or chemistry.
https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/pre-pharmacy-st-prph-bs
https://cst.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/accelerated-programs

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

122

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

Temple's innovative four-year Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum prepares students for a broad array of careers in pharmacy. Students are admitted to the Pharm.D. program after completing a minimum of 59 semester hours (i.e., 2 years) of pre-professional collegiate study at an accredited college or university. Pharmacy core courses include the basic pharmaceutical sciences (i.e., infectious disease, immunology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics), followed by courses in clinical pharmacy practice (i.e., pathophysiology/therapeutics, drug information/literature evaluation, and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics), pharmacy administration (i.e., pharmaceutical economics, health care delivery) and pharmacy law. The experiential program at Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) is designed to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the diverse challenges of the pharmacy profession. During the first three years, students engage in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) to gain early exposure to pharmacy practice. These experiences are designed to introduce students to various aspects of the profession and to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings. In the final year of the PharmD program, students undertake Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), which are completed in a variety of pharmacy practice settings with elective rotations to customize to student interests and professional goals. Temple offers over 500 pharmacy practice sites for experiential education in such areas as clinical pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical industry, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Indian Health Service in Alaska, pharmacogenomics, and pharmaceutical advertising. Many areas of the didactic and experiential curriculum can be customized based on student interest.

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.7

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Students must successfully complete prerequisite courses and earn a C- or above.

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:

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Bio I	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Bio I LAB	1
Biology/Biological Science	General Bio II	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Bio II LAB	1
Physics	Physics I (algebra or calculus based)	3
Physics	Physics I LAB	1
Math	Calculus I	4
English Composition / Writing	Analytical Reading/Writing English Composition	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry I	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry I LAB	1
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I LAB	1
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II LAB	1
Chemistry	General Chemistry II	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry II LAB	1
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology I	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology II	3
Humanities	Humanities - Electives	9
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences-Electives	9
Statistics	Statistics will be counted towards the 18 required elective credits

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Prior to matriculation

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:

Must be completed at an accredited institution.

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 course prerequisites:

Biology I must be equivalent to Biology 1111 and Biology II must be equivalent to Biology 2112 at Temple University. For more details, refer to the Temple University Undergraduate Bulletin at https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/

ELECTIVES: Students must complete at least 18 elective credits in the following disciplines and must meet the minimal requirements defined: Social Sciences (6-9); Humanities (6-9); Statistics (0-3).
Holders of a degree (BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D.) may be exempt from completing up to 9 elective credits. Please contact the Office of Admissions at (215) 707-4900 or rxadmis@temple.edu for questions regarding course requirements.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.temple.edu/academics/pharmd/prerequisites-pharmd

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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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

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:

School only accepts evaluations from WES. Students must have a social security number before matriculation.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

International applicants if their native language is not English, or if their college level studies were not conducted in English OR U.S. applicants that completed all prerequisite courses at a college where classes was not conducted in English are required to submit either a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, Duolingo English Test score or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.
If undergraduate coursework was completed in the U.S. at a school where the primary language of instruction is in English does NOT need to submit these scores.

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:

Applicants are encouraged to interview on campus, which will include an overview of the PharmD program, meetings with our admissions team members, and interviews with more than one faculty member. Applicants will have an opportunity to interact with current PharmD students during a tour of the facility and Health Sciences Campus.

Students that are out-of-state or due to other conflicts will have their interview conducted on zoom.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.temple.edu/admissions/applying-pharmd-program

I would like to mark this section as done.

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:

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $500.00 is required.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-08-25

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Academic Calendar - https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar/2024-2025-academic-calendar

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?

Yes

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

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