Dual Degree Pharmacy Program

Between Stockton University & The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University

For High School Seniors (incoming first-time freshman students)

  • Application for admission and supporting documentation must be submitted to Stockton University no later than November 30.
  • Dual Degree Pharmacy Program Application must be submitted to Stockton University no later than November 30.
  • In order to be considered for admission to this program, the applicant must be a high school senior in the top 10% of his/her class and have been accepted to Stockton University.
  • Applicants must have completed 4-years of English/3-years of Science/3-years of Mathematics prior to being enrolled at Stockton University.
  • SAT scores should be at least 1300 from the combined Evidence-Based Reading & Writing plus Mathematics sections. Combined SAT scores must be from exams taken on the same test date (i.e., combining test scores from different test dates is not allowed). Mathematics sub-score should be at least ≥650.
  • ACT scores should be at least a 28 Composite, with a minimum of 27 in the Math section from one testing date (scores from different tests cannot be combined).
  • An interview with representatives from both Stockton and Rutgers Universities will be a required part of the admission/acceptance process.
  • Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at Stockton and must have a minimum grade of 'B' in each of the required courses required for entrance into EMSP. Grades of 'B-' are not acceptable.
  • Required courses in which grades of 'B-' or less are received cannot be repeated to earn a higher grade in order to remain in the program.
  • The academic record of each student will be reviewed at the end of each semester while enrolled at Students who fail to maintain the required overall 3.0 GPA and/or earn grades of less than 'B' in required courses will be dismissed from the Dual Degree Pharmacy Program. The student will be allowed, if appropriate grades are maintained, to continue at Stockton.
  • Each student must meet with their preceptor for a preliminary "grad audit" which will take place during the student's next to last semester at Stockton.
  • An interview will be conducted by EMSP early in the student's last semester at Stockton and prior to final admission to the pharmacy curriculum phase of the program.
  • Students must complete an internship in the area of pharmacy while enrolled at This could include placement at a retail pharmacy, hospital or medical center pharmacy, or a pharmaceutical firm.
  • Students must successfully complete all pre-EMSP courses at Stockton and the four-year pharmacy program at EMSP in order to receive the Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University.

School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Dr. Elizabeth Pollock
Health Professions Advisor
elizabeth.pollock@stockton.edu
P: 609.652.4546 • F: 609.626.5515