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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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Institution Name Wilkes University
College or School Name Nesbitt School of Pharmacy for Professional Applicants
Short Name Wilkes U-Professional Applicants
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: 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.
Street 1 84 West South Street
Street 2 Dean's Office, SLC 117
Street 3
City Wilkes-Barre
State Pennsylvania
Zip 18766
Country United States
Program Location: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? No
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
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.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 57
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 62
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 72
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 37
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 27
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER 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.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter 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
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
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
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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
Is preference given to state residents? No
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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
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.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
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? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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