Our six-year professional program leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and is grounded in the basic and clinical sciences with an emphasis on patient-centered care. The program comprises two years of preprofessional study followed by four years of professional pharmacy school. Preprofessional courses in the biological, physical, and social sciences and the humanities prepare students to enter 21st-century pharmacy practice as informed, well-rounded citizens.
Clinical experiences begin in the first professional year and progress through all four years, with advanced practice experiences at outstanding teaching and community hospitals, community pharmacies, managed care settings, the pharmaceutical industry, and other specialty practice sites.
Few schools can match the breadth and diversity of our clinical experience program. The Pharm.D. program is structured to develop the high levels of theoretical knowledge and professional skill required in this demanding profession. Our students learn to be independent thinkers, creative problem solvers, and compassionate care givers. Through rigorous coursework and patient-centered professional practice, students become highly knowledgeable about all aspects of drug therapy and highly effective in counseling patients and collaborating with health care professionals. Our graduates are well prepared for professional pharmacy practice in a variety of settings-the community, medical institutions, health care facilities, and the pharmaceutical industry, among others-as well as graduate or professional study.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
$150 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 160 Frelinghuysen Road Piscatway, New Jersey 08854
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
32
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I and II w/lab
10/15
General Chemistry I and II w/lab
9/14
Expository Writing (2 semesters)
6/9
Calculus
4/6
Psychology or Sociology
3/5
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab
10/15
Microeconomics
3/5
General Physics I and II w/lab
9/14
Systems Physiology or Human Physiology or Mammalian Physiology. Note: 2 semester sequences of Anatomy and Physiology are also accepted (6 credits)
3/5
Statistics (Bio-statistics preferred).
3/5
4 Humanity/Social Science electives
12
Total
60
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Rutgers centralized admissions office does not review admissions letters. However, the Pharmacy School Admissions committee reviews all documentation submitted.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviews general take place starting in November and will continue until the class is full, generally ending in June.
Applying
Deadline
February 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy is one of only two degree-granting pharmacy schools in New Jersey, and is the first in the state to be associated with a private university.The School’s dynamic program of study integrates the very best practices in pharmacy education today. Students will: Have the option to specialize in a concentrated area of study and earn a master’s-level degree concurrently with the PharmD degree. Participate in new partnerships with pharmacy leaders in industry, retail, government and hospitals who will provide mentoring, guidance and resources. Benefit from the strengths of a small college environment, yet learn from top-tier faculty in new facilities specifically designed for the School of Pharmacy. The School’s pharmacy curriculum, leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, will expose students to a broad range of views and skills building. It was designed in partnership with stakeholders representing many sectors in health care. At its foundation are courses that provide integration of topics in basic sciences, pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, therapeutics and patient care. Further distinguishing the curriculum are courses that include topics designed to advance each student’s knowledge and skills in human behaviors, communication, informatics, data analytics, medication safety, leadership and individualized patient care. Classroom learning is enhanced by the use of advanced technology. Hybrid and practice experience courses emphasize active learning and give students time for managing their learning opportunities.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Prefered
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 230 Park Avenue M-SP1-01, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
Acceptance Rate for Fairleigh Dickinson University
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
76
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
39
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
114
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Biochemistry
3/5
General Biology w/lab
8/12
Anatomy and Physiology w/lab
8/12
Applied Statistics
3/5
Speech or Professional Communication
3/5
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Physics w/lab
4/6
Calculus
3/5
English
3/5
Free Electives (to include Social/Behavioral Sciences/Humanities
28/42
Total
76/114
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three letters of recommendation (two academic references at least one from a science professor, the third can be from anyone that knows you well who is not a relative, so it may be a supervisor or other professional (a pharmacist is highly recommended but not required) ?
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Health Care Professional, Politician, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family, Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Recommended but Not Required
Yes
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
We believe that the interview should serve as an opportunity for us to learn more about you, but should also serve as a chance for you to gather more information about our program, faculty, staff, curriculum, campus, and anything else you may want to know. The basic itinerary for the day includes a welcome session, three/four mini-interviews with faculty and staff from the School, a campus tour, and a time for a one-on-one question and answer session with a School team member. The day should last about 4-5 hours in total.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
