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Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Karen Jacobs Astle
Assistant Vice President for Admission
Office of Admissions
130 S. 9th Street
Suite 100
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107
Phone: 215–503–1040

Email: karen.jacobs@jefferson.edu
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/pharmacy/

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: Articulation agreement with the University of Delaware: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/newsinfo/PharmD_TJU_UDel.cfm
• Open House Dates: Open House and Information sessions held from October to April – registration available online at: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/admissions/visit.cfm
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
296
• Estimated number accepted:
195
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
75
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
All students must enter in the P1 year.
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
156
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
60%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.28/ estimated average PCAT= 73
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
75 in-state or out-of-state
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
75 in-state or out-of-state
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.7
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.7
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
68
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
106
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
9
9
68

Other clarifying information: Physics may be algebra or calculus-based. All science courses require both lecture and lab. All science and math courses cannot be older than 5 years. Social sciences are comprised of psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, geography and history. Humanities are comprised of languages, literature, religion, philosophy and the arts.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
Supplemental application will be active as long as seats remain available.
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$25
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Jefferson Office of Admissions will send an email with a link to our supplemental application along with a logon ID once we have downloaded the pharmacy application from PharmCAS. Jefferson will send a second email with the PIN to access the supplemental.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June, August and October dates preferred. January results will be considered if seats remain at the time scores become available.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
Two years from the date of application
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
All international students and U.S. permanent residents must demonstrate English language proficiency as one of the conditions for admission to Jefferson’s Pharmacy program. JSP will accept any one of the following items to satisfy the proficiency requirement:
  • Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall score of at least 87 and individual section scores as follows: Writing – 21, Speaking – 23, Reading – 21 and Listening – 22.  Request official scores to be sent directly to PharmCAS.
  • Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • U.S. national or state licensure or certification in a nursing or allied health field.*
  • Score of 508 or higher on the Critical Reading (formerly Verbal) section for the SAT for applicants entering JSP directly from high school.
  • Native English speaker from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or United Kingdom.
* Certain certification may not be sufficient to demonstrate proficiency.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
No
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
03/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Transcripts 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.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
Interviews are scheduled throughout the admissions cycle occurring from September through March or April. They are scheduled both during the week and on Saturdays.
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Each applicant who is invited to interview will meet individually with at least two faculty members or administrators from the Jefferson School of Pharmacy. The interview will focus on the applicant's understanding of and commitment to the profession of pharmacy as well as their verbal communication skills. Applicants may also be asked to provide a writing sample onsite. The applicant will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the interview. Applicants should plan to spend a half-day for the interview process.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Typically this occurs within one month after the interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Required within two weeks of date of offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Unless an extension is requested, the acceptee will have two weeks from receipt of the acceptance letter to submit their deposit to hold their seat in the program. The deposit is $1000.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
09/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Considered on a case-by-case basis

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

Students in the JSP Doctor of Pharmacy program will develop the knowledge and expertise to practice in a wide range of pharmacy settings including community or retail settings, hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. They may also choose to work in pharmaceutical industry or related fields such as pharmaceutical advertising and publishing companies.

The JSP program is four years in length. Students will complete a minimum of 137 credits in this program. The program includes both classroom instruction (didactic component) and hands-on (experiential) learning. The experiential component will encompass approximately 30% of the entire program.

In the classroom, students will engage in discussion and learn through integration and application of basic, clinical and administrative sciences. Our curriculum is designed to help students effectively collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that all patients receive safe and effective drug therapy and to understand how pharmacists can influence the health care system and positively impact public health.

The experiential learning component of the program will begin their first semester. These experiences will take place every semester during the first 3 years of the program. During the final year of the program, the student will participate in full-time clinical experiences (approximately 40 hours/week) in a variety of pharmacy settings. Four of these experiences are required and include Community Pharmacy, Hospital/Health System Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, and Inpatient/Acute Care. Students will also have the opportunity during this time to select additional elective experiences to meet their personal and/or career needs.