New Jersey Pharmacy School Programs
Why Study Pharmacy in New Jersey?
When it comes to Pharmacy school, New Jersey has some great options. Whether you’re a New Jersey resident or looking to move to the East Coast to get the best possible education, we’ve compiled the information you need to make the right decision for you.
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New Jersey Online Pharmacy School
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New Jersey Campus Locations
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private university in the city of Florham Park. First year tuition for all students is $39,946. The program can be completed in 4 years, and they offer a dual degree program where you can also earn a MBA or M.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences does not participate in the Early Assurance Program and does prefer a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is a public university in the city of Piscataway. First year tuition for in-state students is $14,922, and $35,964 for out-of-state students. The program can be completed in 0-6/7 years, and they offer a dual degree program where you can also earn a MBA, M.D., M.P.H. or Ph.D. Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy participates in the Early Assurance Program and does prefer a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
New Jersey Admission Requirements
Getting into a PharmD program comes with many choices. In New Jersey for example, there is a traditional 4 year PharmD program and even dual degree programs (Ph.D., M.P.H, and MBA) who are currently accepting applications.
New Jersey Pharmacy School Info and Requirements
| Number of schools with Dual Degree programs | 2 |
|---|---|
| Public/State Pharmacy Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Private Pharmacy Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| New Jersey Pharmacy School Applicants (estimated): | 3,022 |
| Schools Requiring B.S Degree | 2 |
| Number of Pharmacy Schools: | 2 |
New Jersey Pharmacy School Prerequisites
Course requirements and prerequisites for admission are different for every school. If you know you want to attend a pharmacy school in New Jersey but aren’t sure if you’ve taken the necessary classes, you’re in luck. Below are the general course requirements for the 2 PharmD programs in New Jersey.
| School: | Fairleigh Dickinson Univ | Rutgers, State Univ of NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | R | |
| Physiology | R | R |
| Biology/ Biological Science: | R | R |
| Chemistry: | R | R |
| Biochemistry: | R | |
| Physics: | R | R |
| Math: | R | R |
| Statistics: | R | R |
| Economics: | R | |
| English Composition / Writing: | R | R |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal): | R | |
| Social/ Behavioral Science: | CR | CR |
| Psychology: | CR | |
| Humanities: | CR | CR |
| General Elective(s): | CR |
R=Required, CR=Conditionally Required
Note: The course requirements listed in this chart were compiled in December 2019 and may have changed. Additionally some schools may require more than one class in each subject.
New Jersey State Pharmacy School Accreditation
The state of New Jersey recognizes the national ACPE accreditation as the standard for the state. ACPE accreditation is public recognition that a professional degree program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is judged to meet established qualifications and education standards through initial and subsequent periodic evaluations.
ACPE requires all programs it accredits to meet the expectations of all 25 of ACPE’s accreditation standards. There are currently 2 schools in the state of New Jersey that offer the PharmD that are recognized as ACPE-accredited.
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