Program Description
The JCP Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum prepares its graduates to provide patient-centered and population-based care that ensures optimal health outcomes and to practice in diverse patient care environments as valued members of the healthcare team. JCP graduates embrace lifelong, self-directed learning.
The curriculum is designed for the learner to apply knowledge in the next sequence of courses. Entry into the program includes an assessment of learning and study strategies, which continue in orientation and throughout the student’s lifetime. Faculty utilize this information and design courses and learning activities in a variety of instructional design formats.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- The knowledge, understanding and application of biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social/behavioral /administrative sciences and clinical sciences
- The ability to think critically and problem solve
- Effective communication through written and verbal means
- The highest level of professional, legal and ethical behavior
- The professional acumen to identify & analyze emerging health-related issues
- A working knowledge of how legislation, regulations and related programs affect the practice of pharmacy
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Thomas Jefferson University's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited until June 30, 2026, by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. ACPE is located at 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503. Contact ACPE at (312) 664-3575, fax (312) 664-4652, or at www.acpe-accredit.org
Curriculum: 4 Years, 140 Credits
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PHRM 510 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHRM 512 | Preventive HC and SelfCare Iss | 2 |
| PHRM 514 | Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| PHRM 516 | Pharmacy Practice I | 1 |
| PHRM 519 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 2 |
| PHRM 522 | IPPE:HealthcareServiceLearning | 1 |
| PHRM 559 | Intro to Pharm Practice Lab | 1 |
| MLSO 531 | Immunology | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHRM 511 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PHRM 513 | Medicinal Chemistry | 2 |
| PHRM 515 | Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| PHRM 517 | Pharmacy Practice II | 1 |
| PHRM 520 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 |
| PHRM 523 | IPPE: Community Pharmacy | 1 |
| PHRM 526 | PhysAssess & Clinical Skills | 1 |
| PHRM 592 | Intro to Pharm Practice Lab II | 1 |
| PHRM 584 | Student Pharm Enrichment 1 | 0.50 |
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHRM 521 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 2 |
| PHRM 527 | Drug Info & Literature Eval | 3 |
| PHRM 528 | IPPE: Hospital Pharmacy | 1 |
| PHRM 529 | Medication Safety | 2 |
| PHRM 530 | Pharm and Drug Delivery Sys | 3 |
| PHRM 531 | Pharmaceutics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHRM 533 | Pharm Management: Theory & App | 3 |
| PHRM 534 | Pharmacy Practice III | 1 |
| PHRM 549 | Pharmacology I | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHRM 535 | Biophrm&PrinClinPharmcokinetcs | 3 |
| PHRM 537 | IPPE: Ambulatory Care | 1 |
| PHRM 538 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 1 |
| PHRM 542 | Pharmacy Practice Lab I | 1 |
| PHRM 554 | ClinDiagnosis/PharmacotherapyI | 2 |
| PHRM 555 | ClinDiagnosis/PharmacothrapyII | 2 |
| PHRM 556 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
| PHRM 585 | Student Pharm Enrichment 2 | 0.50 |
| Elective | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 15.5-16.5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHRM 539 | Pharmacology III | 3 |
| PHRM 544 | Clin Diag&Phrmcotherapy IV | 3 |
| PHRM 545 | Pharmacy Practice Lab II | 1 |
| PHRM 550 | Interprofessional Grand Rounds | 2 |
| PHRM 557 | ClinDiag &Pharmacotherapy III | 3 |
| PHRM 558 | IPPE: Direct Inpatient Care | 2 |
| Elective | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHRM 546 | ClinDDX/Pharmacotherapy V | 3 |
| PHRM 547 | ClinDDX/Pharmacotherapy VI | 3 |
| PHRM 548 | Phrmcy Practice Lab III | 1 |
| PHRM 551 | Pharmacoecon & Hlth Outcomes | 3 |
| PHRM 552 | Integrated Practice Apps | 1 |
| PHRM 553 | Professional Seminar I | 2 |
| PHRM 568 | IPPE: Elective Site | 2 |
| PHRM 610 | Pharmacy Law | 1 |
| PHRM 586 | Student Pharm Enrichment 3 | 0.50 |
| Elective | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 18.5-19.5 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHRM 587 | Student Pharm Enrichment 4 | 0.25 |
| PHRM 589 | Pharmacy Board Review | 1 |
| PHRM 630 | APPE: Community Pharmacy | 6 |
| PHRM 640 | APPE: Hospital Pharmacy | 6 |
| PHRM 650 | APPE: Ambulatory Care | 6 |
| PHRM 660 | APPE: Direct Inpatient Care | 6 |
| PHRM 680 | APPE: Elective Site | 6 |
| PHRM 690 | APPE: Elective Site 2 | 6 |
| Credits | 37.25 | |
| Total Credits | 136.75-139.75 | |