Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences - Pre-Pharmacy

As a student in the Health Sciences/Pre-Pharmacy pathway, you will build strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills through foundation courses in the sciences and humanities on the East Falls campus. Through classes and co-curricular activities, you will participate in college life with students from other majors such as pre-med, health, engineering, architecture and design.
After completing your pre-professional coursework in the Health Sciences program on the East Falls campus, students who have met pharmacy admission criteria will have a guaranteed interview for the competitive graduate pharmacy program at Jefferson College of Pharmacy on our Center City campus. There are two options for the Health Sciences/Pre-Pharmacy program.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission. Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay, so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application. Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works. Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to certain accelerated or dual degree programs may be encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions within the application for your program when prompted. GPA: minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years