Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University Quick Facts

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the Jefferson College of Pharmacy provides students:

• Active learning through Interprofessional education with other health professional students
• Immediate exposure to the practice of pharmacy
• Multiple opportunities for personal professional development and networking
• Solid knowledge base to build your professional career on

The program begins with courses that establish the basis to build your knowledge of disease state management, wellness, literature evaluation, healthcare policy, and practice standards. Included will be the opportunity to experience many different pharmacy practice settings and to learn how to best serve patients as a member of the healthcare team through Interprofessional courses and activities. Students at Jefferson are involved in professional organizations, community service, leadership and research activities to enhance personal skills and abilities to complement knowledge gained. All leading toward becoming a practice-ready pharmacist at the program conclusion.

Read more at: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/pharmacy.html ;

https://www.jefferson.edu/university/interprofessional_education.html ;

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $300 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 130 S. 9th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

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Acceptance Rate for Thomas Jefferson University

12%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 12%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Thomas Jefferson University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. 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 online courses are acceptable they must be taken from an accredited college or university.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: All courses must be completed before entering the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Courses that need to be completed during the summer prior to matriculation are recommended to be taken in the Summer 1 session. Any course that will be completed after August 1st will need program permission.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Recommended But Not Required: Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor

Not Accepted: Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant

Committee letters: Conditionally accepted (counts as more than one: 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.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: 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.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 16, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/university/pharmacy.html

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