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This page is designed for Pre-Health Advisors assisting students with an interest in pharmacy. Applicants should be encouraged to submit their applications early in the cycle in order to optimize their opportunity for admission, scholarships, and receive invitations to participate in Jefferson College of Pharmacy (JCP) events.
Our Ideal Candidate
Criteria evaluated in the application process:
- GPA: 3.0 is considered competitive, a number of additional factors are required to review a GPA less than 3.0
- Written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of the profession of pharmacy
- A commitment to patient care
- Evidence of leadership and service to the community
Timeline for Application
The timeline above shows our rolling admission process. We recommend that students apply early in the cycle.
Prerequisites
A total of 72 semester or 112 quarter hours as specified below must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Please note that all science courses require a lab. Applicants must successfully complete all course prerequisites by the start of the program.
Course |
Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab* |
4 |
6 |
General Biology I w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
General Biology II w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
General Chemistry I w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
General Chemistry II w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
Physics I w/Lab** |
4 |
6 |
Physics II w/Lab** |
4 |
6 |
Organic Chemistry I w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
Organic Chemistry II w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
Calculus |
3 |
5 |
Microbiology w/Lab |
4 |
6 |
English Composition |
3 |
5 |
Social Sciences*** |
9 |
15 |
Humanities**** |
9 |
15 |
| Candidate's Choice***** | 4 | 6 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
72 |
112 |
* 8 credits of A&P I and II or 4 credits of Human Anatomy and 4 credits of Human Physiology; labs must be included
** Algebra or Calculus-based
*** Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Geography, History
**** Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Arts
***** Any coursework that has degree-earning credit