Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
139 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Philadelphia, United States
Disciplines
Pharmacy
Overview
The Pharmacy course from Saint Joseph's University features a competency-driven professional curriculum that mirrors the complex realities of modern practice. This includes a unique experiential learning component that offers the opportunity to work alongside pharmacists in real-world practice settings starting the first month of your first year.
Why Study Pharmacy in Philadelphia?
- Here in Philadelphia, you're in the heart of the health science industry, where you're surrounded by 250 medical facilities and within two hours of 75% of all U.S. pharmaceutical firms.
- And with our University City location being near so many healthcare organizations, you'll have endless options for internships and rotations that often lead to employment coming out of pharmacy school.
- The city's diverse population and rich healthcare employment opportunities also offer a unique environment to gain pharmacy experience in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics and acute care hospital settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Extrinsic Summative AR
- Medication Use Systems
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Service Learning
- Institutional Pharmacy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college*
- Complete all prerequisite courses listed below by the end of the spring term preceding enrollment at Saint Joseph's
- Achieve a minimum 2.70 cumulative GPA, with a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses
- Interview: An invitation-only interview is required for admission into the program. Interviews begin in October and continue until all seats are filled.
- Students must have a social security number before they can enter their first professional year of study
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you): Non-residents — 83,189 AUD / year ≈ 57,940 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 83,189 AUD / year ≈ 57,940 USD / year
- Domestic (Applies to you): In-State — 83,189 AUD / year ≈ 57,940 USD / year
Living costs
Philadelphia, United States
1,885-3,279 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: PhD scholarship opportunities for Pharmacy are available.
