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Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy utilizes rolling admissions. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Note: Students planning to apply for fall 2025 should follow the prerequisites listed on PharmCAS. Those intending to apply for fall 2026 should reach out to Mr. Robert Knight for guidance, as our requirements will be changing.

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

84 West South Street

Dean's Office, SLC 117

Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania

18766

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Robert Knight Jr.
Title: Coordinator of Admissions and Student Affairs
Office: Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 570-408-4298
Email: robert.knight@wilkes.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 2, 2025

Final Application Deadline Description:

Wilkes University utilizes rolling admissions. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

n/a

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?

4 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.

Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Yes

If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe:

All students must earn a bachelor's degree if they do not have one prior to enrolling the PharmD professional phase of the program. All General Education requirements and degree requirements set forth by Wilkes University must be met. Students in the early assurance program have these requirements built into their coursework.

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Yes

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

We offer a Spanish Concentration and Public Health Concentration. Additionally, we offer a Wilkes University Cannabis Production and CBD Extraction Certificate. Students can earn a second degree in any major or minor offered at Wilkes University.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Wilkes University School of Pharmacy provides a dynamic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum, focused on the evolving profession, that will serve as the foundation for life long learning and practice. Our graduates will be able to provide quality patient care in a wide range of health systems, in metropolitan and rural areas, and serve as leaders in the profession. Our smaller size allows us to function within a student-centered environment providing individualized attention and mentorship.

https://www.wilkes.edu/pharm

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

We do not accept grades under a 2.0 (C). Additionally, we do not accept grade replacements for grades of a 2.0 (C) or higher. Only courses in which a grade lower than a 2.0 (C) are eligible for grade replacement.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

If a student has not earned a BS or BA, all general education requirements must be completed. to graduate with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students who have already earned a bachelors degree must only complete the prerequisites.

The prerequisite credit requirement consists of 36-41 credits. A 3 or 4 credit physics course is accepted. Additionally, Wilkes offers Essentials of Organic Chemistry and Lab (CHM 235/237) that may be taken in place of Organic 1 and Organic 2.

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology 1 I with lab	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with lab	4
Math	Calculus	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Oral Communications	3
Economics	Microeconomics	3
Physics	General Physics	3
Statistics	Statistics	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab	4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

All prerequisites must be completed by the spring of the year prior to admission. Under certain circumstances, summer courses may be considered based on the completion date of the course.

If you have already taken an economics course, please reach out to the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy to review the course description/syllabus to determine if it fulfils the economics requirement.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

The pass must be equivalent to a 2.0 ( C ) or higher.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Candidates that have summer courses to complete may apply for summer admission, if seats are available, or for the waitlist. AP credits may be accepted for some courses. The score required to earn credit at Wilkes University can be found at https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/undergraduate-requirements/advanced-placement.aspx

Note: Students planning to apply for fall 2025 should follow the prerequisites listed on PharmCAS. Those intending to apply for fall 2026 should reach out to Mr. Robert Knight for guidance, as our requirements will be changing.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.wilkes.edu/bulletin/current/undergraduate/degrees-programs/school-pharmacy/pharmacy/index.aspx

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Instructions to Evaluator:
A frank appraisal of the applicant is requested. This recommendation will be utilized in weighting the applicant. Please be aware that the pharmacy profession entails critical responsibilities, and that a high rating should only be given to exceptional applicants. Thank you for your assistance.
In what capacity have you known the applicant?
How long have you known the applicant?
1. Comment on the applicant’s ability to problem-solve (e.g., in life- or work-related situations, not mathematical calculations).
2. The pharmacy profession is evolving into dispensers of information as well as medications. Do you feel the applicant has the ability to effectively communicate with people from all levels of society? Why?
3. Describe the applicant’s motivation and aptitude to successfully navigate a rigorous academic program.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Wilkes University will evaluate foreign degrees internally as well as a review of third party evaluations. A student must earn a bachelor's degree at Wilkes or another institution to satisfy graduation requirements.

Students are required to have a social security number to obtain a Pennsylvania Intern License which is a requirement for enrollment.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

Students from certain countries are waived from the taking the TOEFL exam. Please reach out to Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy for additional information.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

Four years of the professional program are required.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Required on-site interview or on Zoom. The interview process allows an opportunity for candidates to meet faculty and students.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

$300.00 non-refundable.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-08-25

Additional details for accepted applicants:

https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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