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JCP graduates as first time NAPLEX test takers, have had a pass rate of 100% in multiple years!
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Contact Information

JCP graduates as first time NAPLEX test takers, have had a pass rate of 100% in multiple years!
901 Walnut Street
9th floor
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
19107
United States
Pennsylvania
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
No
Private
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
Some of our affiliate institutions allow students to transfer the first year PharmD program courses back to the pre-PharmD program. That previous institution will accept some PharmD courses to complete the degree. All of this option is dependent on the prior university's acceptance, not Jefferson.
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

48
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
Yes
The MPH program accepts credits earned in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
We are in development of a dual degree: PharmD/MBA - anticipated academic year 2024-2025.
Yes

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the Jefferson College of Pharmacy (JCP) is designed to prepare the student pharmacist for professional practice as a pharmacist. In addition to the depth of information learned from courses in the curriculum, students enhance their understanding of this knowledge through direct application and extra-curricular activities.

Direct application of knowledge occurs in case-based learning, experiential opportunities, and through interprofessional education opportunities.

JCP has designed the curricular experience to build with each class, to develop critical thinking skills, and to assess comprehension. JCP is proud of our graduates NAPLEX pass rates for first time test takers, as multiple classes have had a 100% pass rate.

JCP students gain direct hands on experience in pharmacies every semester; the first beginning early in the first semester. Each semesters learning experience is set in a different practice setting allowing Jefferson students maximum exposure to future practice options.

Thomas Jefferson University has an outstanding commitment to interprofessional education. The University sponsors a national Interprofessional Education conference every two years on our campus where other educators come to learn new ideas related to interprofessional education. We are very proud of our students who get involved in extra-curricular activities in this area often culminating in presentations at this national meeting.

At the conclusion of the educational journey, our students are ready to seamlessly enter the profession. We are proud that for those seeking post-graduate training they have matched at rates higher than the national average. You are invited to come, learn and contribute to the Jefferson experience.

Read more at:
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/pharmacy/programs/doctor-of-pharmacy.html
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/academic-centers/interprofessional-education.html
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

NA
NA
Academic success once in the program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The admissions committee highly desires a cumulative and science GPA of at least a 2.7 or higher but will evaluate the total body of academic work.
72
44
112
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology I lecture and lab

(May take Anatomy lecture and lab + Physiology lecture and lab. Do not take a combined course with a single course as this will not fulfill the requirement.)
take each course separate as lecture/lab. Do not mix/match. 		4 6
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology II lecture and lab

(May take Anatomy lecture and lab + Physiology lecture and lab. Do not take a combined course with a single course as this will not fulfill the requirement.) 		4 6
Math Calculus
or
Algebra 2 		3 5
Microbiology Microbiology with lab 4 6
English Composition / Writing English Composition 3 5
Social/Behavioral Science Social Sciences 9 15
Humanities Humanities 9 15
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I with lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II with lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry I with lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry II with lab 4 6
Physics Physics I algebra or calculus-based with lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with lab 4 6
General Elective(s) Select 1 course (lab not required): Cellular biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physics II, Statistics, Economics (any), Ethics, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking 3 5
General Elective(s) Select 1 course (lab not required): Cellular biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physics II, Statistics, Economics (any), Ethics, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking 3 5
General Elective(s) Candidate choice 2 3
All courses must be complete by end of Summer 1 session or no later than August 1 in the year of entry.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Please note that most of the science pre-requisite courses require a laboratory component. It may be difficult to get into a laboratory course if the lecture and lab are separated. Also note that while virtual courses are acceptable they must be taken from an accredited college or university.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Coursework taken during the pandemic when college/university allowed for pass/fail grade option will be accepted. JCP prefers letter grades for the designated pre-requisite courses but will evaluate pass/fail designations if the institution definition of Pass is provided when submitting transcripts. Jefferson only accepts courses that are a final grade of C or higher.
Science courses require both lecture and lab.

Physics may be algebra or calculus-based.

8 credits of Anatomy/Physiology I and II or 4 credits of Human Anatomy and 4 credits of Human Physiology. Do not mix/match the anatomy and physiology options.

Candidates may select 3 courses. Two courses may be selected a list and 1 course is candidate choice. See list for selection, science courses in this group do not require a lab.

Social Sciences course examples include: psychology, sociology, anthropology, political Science, economics, geography, and history.

Humanities course examples include: languages, literature, philosophy, religion, and the Arts. AP credits will be accepted if they appear on a college transcript.

All science courses must be completed within 5 years of application. Exceptions to the 5 year rule include continuous study that exceeds 5 years and/or continuous work experience since graduation in a laboratory/science setting.

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or above to be eligible for transfer.
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/pharmacy/admissions/requirements.html
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Applicants are advised to research and learn about the profession but actual employment in a pharmacy is not required for application.
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • 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): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Jefferson will accept committee letters from an academic source.
Committee letters are considered as one letter of recommendation.
No
Conditionally accepted
Jefferson will accept composite letters from an academic source.
Composite letters are considered as one letter of recommendation.
No
Please review the list of acceptable references. Clergy may be accepted if they served as a course instructor or in a supervisor role. All faculty are acceptable but science faculty are preferred.
Yes

Residency

No
No
We accept students from all states equally.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Details originating from academic institutions outside of the U.S. must be translated and a course-by-course evaluation performed by the World Education Services (WES) or comparable credential evaluation service.
Yes
All students must demonstrate English language proficiency for admission. Specific information may be found at:
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/pharmacy/programs/doctor-of-pharmacy/applying.html

Examples that will satisfy the requirement: A degree from an accredited U.S. college/university. At least 60 college credits earned from no more than three (3) U.S. colleges or universities. Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Send score to PharmCAS code 8246.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Interviews occur on a rolling basis beginning in September following receipt of an interview invitation. The interview will focus on the applicant's understanding of and commitment to the profession of pharmacy, verbal communication skills, and program fit. Applicants will have opportunities to ask questions. Applicants should prepare for the interview and plan to spend a half-day for the interview process.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
A $300 deposit is required at the time of offer acceptance.
2025-08-11
An accepted student's event is anticipated to occur April 5, 2025.

Orientation to the college of pharmacy is anticipated to occur August 4-8. Orientation is live in person. Plan for full 8 hour days.
Please assure that all pre-requisite coursework is completed by August 1 or the beginning of JCP orientation at the latest.

The college anticipates hosting a preparatory course in early June. The course will run for 1 week. Participation is optional.

Attendance is required for JCP orientation. Incoming candidates should expect to be present for the entire orientation session which is scheduled full time the week prior to the first day of class.

College of Pharmacy orientation is anticipated to be in person, on campus, the week of August 4-8, 2025.
First day of Fall 2025 semester is anticipated to be August 11, 2025.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes