Academic Resources

Students in the Pharm.D. program benefit from St. John’s state-of-the-art technology by training in the University’s ultramodern pharmacy and applied science laboratories.

The Health Education Resource Center of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences supports the College’s commitment to scholarship and service to humanity through the application of biomedical knowledge. The Resource Center provides content-based information resources, research support and reference services to assist the College’s students, faculty, alumni, and friends. The Center also sponsors educational programs on contemporary healthcare issues led by leaders in pharmacy and allied health.

Pharm.D. students gain hands-on experience at St. John's more than 160 Allfiliated Clinical Pharmacy Sites around the metropolitan area. Students who complete their third year and are about to participate in experiential rotations must obtain a New York Pharmacy Intern Permit. Completed applications, signed by a College administrator, are forwarded to the state Board of Pharmacy after students complete their third year.

Students also enjoy an academic and professional edge by joining any of the more than 180 student clubs and organizations available at St. John's. Pharm.D. students may consider the following pharmacy-related societies:

  • Rho Chi Society: The Beta Delta Chapter of this national pharmaceutical honor society was established at St. John's in 1954. Pharmacy students who have achieved fourth-, fifth- and sixth-year status, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and are in the top 20% of their class may be nominated.
  • Phi Lambda Sigma: The Xi Chapter of this pharmacy leadership society helps prepare students for prominence in the field. Pharmacy students are eligible if they are in their fourth- or fifth-year, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and demonstrate dedication, service and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy.

Of course, Pharm.D. majors also benefit from the outstanding resources all St. John's students enjoy. For example, all new students receive their own wireless laptop computer with full access to St. John’s award-winning network.

Facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories and our 1.7 million-volume University Library. Our new D'Angelo Center is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks café and full-service food court.

Students take advantage of St. John’s location in dynamic New York City. Our faculty and Career Center have strong ties to employers and other professional and educational resources throughout the New York area. Students make New York their classroom through innovative courses like Discover New York.

Students also benefit from St. John's focus on an international academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad courses during the academic year as well as the winter and summer semesters. Students can live and learn at St. John's Rome, Italy, campus and Paris, France, location.