Admissions Requirements for Admission into the Professional Pharmacy Program

Pre-Professional Course Requirements

Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program requires the equivalent of two years, or 63 semester hours, of pre-professional education at an accredited college or university. Application may be made after completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework. Minimum specific prerequisite course requirements are:

General Course Requirements (24 semester hours):

  • English, Literature and Speech-9 semester hours (1 course must be English composition, 1 course must be Speech)
  • Economics-3 semester hours (recommend Micro and/or Macroeconomics)
  • Humanities and or Social/Behavioral Sciences-12 semester hours

Science and Math (39 semester hours):

  • Calculus-4 semester hours
  • Statistics-3 semester hours
  • General Chemistry-8 semester hours (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry-8 semester hours (with lab)
  • Physics-4 semester hours (with lab)
  • Biology-12 semester hours (with lab)

Grades below "C" cannot be accepted toward completion of these requirements. Minimum cumulative and science grade point averages of 2.75 are required to be considered for admission. All science courses (chemistry, biology, physics) must include a laboratory with each lecture. Advanced placement courses are not accepted for science courses. All pre-professional course work must be completed prior to matriculation into the School of Pharmacy.

GPA:

Minimum cumulative and science grade point averages of 2.75 are required to be considered for admission.  It should be noted that most students accepted to the program have performed at a much higher level.

PCAT:

The Pharmacy College Admissions Aptitude test assesses one’s skills necessary to complete the doctor of pharmacy curriculum. Students must arrange for Harcourt Assessment to send their PCAT scores directly to PharmCAS. The reporting code is 104. Applicants must take the PCAT by January to be considered for fall admission to the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.  For more information, visit www.pcatweb.info or call 1-800-622-3231.

Application Process

  1. Submit application through PharmCAS

  2. Submit supplemental application to WSOP

Submit an online application to PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service), a centralized application service that offers the convenience of one general application for multiple doctor of pharmacy degree programs. Applications must be received by PharmCAS no later than February 2, 2009. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application process early. Incomplete applications will not be processed by PharmCAS or WSOP.  

  • Your PharmCAS application, PharmCAS fee, PCAT scores, official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, and two letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to PharmCAS for verification.
  • PharmCAS does not accept AP Scores. Therefore, AP score reports must be sent directly to St. John Fisher College, Office of Transfer & Pharmacy Admissions.
  • Complete applications will be forwarded to the Wegmans School of Pharmacy and applicants will receive confirmation upon receipt.    

Supplemental Application Requirement – to be completed after August 1st

Once applicants have completed the PharmCAS application process, they must submit a supplemental application and $30 fee directly to WSOP.  The Supplemental Application will be available August 1, 2008 – March 1, 2009. Applications will not be considered until the supplemental application and fee have been received. The Supplemental Application materials must be submitted to WSOP by March 1.

Complete applications for admission to the Wegmans School of Pharmacy will be processed upon receipt. The Admissions Committee will identify and invite the most qualified candidates to campus for an interview. Interview will be conducted on a rolling basis. The Admissions Committee will notify applicants of a decision on a rolling basis. Early completion of the application process is recommended.

Special Instructions for International Applicants

WSOP requires TOEFL scores for non-native English speaking applicants. Applications are accepted from U.S. Citizens, permanent residents and Canadian Citizens. Foreign coursework will not be considered.

Contact Information

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the Office of Transfer & Pharmacy Admissions:

St. John Fisher College
Office of Transfer & Pharmacy Admissions
3690 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
(800) 444-4640 or (585) 385-8172
Email: pharmacy@sjfc.edu

 

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