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data:
  aacp_institution_number: '5850'
  academic_term_type_2: 'Semester (2 terms per academic year)'
  academic_term_type_other_2: ''
  acad_health: 'No'
  accepted_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  accred_status: '1'
  active: 'Yes'
  ac_cpr: 'No'
  ac_deposit_details: '$300.00 non-refundable.'
  ac_deposit_radio: 'Yes'
  ac_deposit_refundable: 'No'
  ac_firstday: 'https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx'
  ac_first_date:
    - '2025-08-25'
  admin_status: Published
  ao_alternate_pathways: 'No'
  ao_alternate_pathways_other: ''
  ao_complete_bach: 'Yes'
  ao_complete_bachelor: '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.'
  ao_early_assurance: 'Yes'
  ao_ug_affiliation: 'Yes'
  application_deadline_description: 'Wilkes University utilizes rolling admissions.  Candidates are encouraged to apply early.'
  application_fee: ''
  background_checks_done:
    - 'Yes'
  banner_image: Wilkespharmacy.jpg
  cag_aacp: 'No'
  cbc_radio: 'No'
  ci_video_embed:
    format: restricted_html
    value: '<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ot_DMmIvf8Y?si=fqME0LPpAmUpQfL4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>'
  college_or_school_name: 'Nesbitt School of Pharmacy for Professional Applicants'
  contact:
    - contact_email: robert.knight@wilkes.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Robert Knight Jr. '
      contact_office: 'Nesbitt School of Pharmacy '
      contact_title: 'Coordinator of Admissions and Student Affairs '
      contact_work: 570-408-4298
  contact_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  contact_website:
    - 'https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx'
  course_prereqs_done:
    - 'Yes'
  course_prerequisites_link: 'https://www.wilkes.edu/bulletin/current/undergraduate/degrees-programs/school-pharmacy/pharmacy/index.aspx'
  credit_hour_policies: |
    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.  
  crit_gpa_info: '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.'
  crit_mingpa: '2.5'
  crit_prereqgpa: '2.5'
  curriculum_other: ''
  drug_radio: 'No'
  dual_concurrent: '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.  '
  dual_conc_radio: 'Yes'
  dual_deg: 'Yes'
  dual_degrees_done:
    - 'Yes'
  dual_deg_checkboxes:
    - DUAL_DEG_MBA
  dual_oth_desc: ''
  evaluations_done:
    - 'Yes'
  final_deadline_date: 'June 2, 2025'
  foreign_pharmacists_to_entry_level_program: 'Yes'
  foreign_pharmacist_additional_info: 'Four years of the professional program are required.'
  for_cc_radio:
    - '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)'
  for_fc_radio: 'Yes'
  for_other: |
    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.
  for_policy_radio: '4'
  gpa_criteria_done:
    - 'Yes'
  institution_name: 'Wilkes University'
  international_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  interviews_done:
    - 'Yes'
  interview_format:
    - INTERVIEW_IN
  interview_link: ''
  interview_process: |
    Required on-site interview or on Zoom.  The interview process allows an opportunity for candidates to meet faculty and students.
    
  last_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  list_of_course_prerequisites:
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Biology 1 I with lab'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Biology II with lab'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Math
      pre_coursetitle: Calculus
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Communication / Speech (Verbal)'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Oral Communications'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Economics
      pre_coursetitle: Microeconomics
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Physics
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Physics'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Statistics
      pre_coursetitle: Statistics
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Chemistry I with lab'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Chemistry II with lab'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry I with lab'
    - pre_courseqtr: ''
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry II with lab'
  lor_acc_radio: 'Yes'
  lor_c1a_radio: Accepted
  lor_c1b_text: ''
  lor_c1c_radio: 'No'
  lor_c2a_radio: Accepted
  lor_c2b_text: ''
  lor_c2c_radio: 'No'
  lor_details: |
    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.
  lor_likert:
    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'
  lor_num_radio: '2'
  nonp_deadline: ''
  notify_title: |
    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.
  observation_hours_done:
    - 'Yes'
  old_id: '2029'
  online_classes_for_prereqs:
    'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': 'Yes'
    'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': Varies
    'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': 'Yes'
  online_classes_open_text: ''
  online_interview_option: '2'
  pass_fail_classes_for_prereqs:
    'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': 'Yes'
    'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': 'Yes'
    'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': 'Yes'
  pass_fail_classes_open_text: 'The pass must be equivalent to a 2.0 ( C ) or higher.'
  pcat_and_other_tests_done:
    - 'Yes'
  pd_deg_pref: 'Not Required'
  phar_observation: 'No'
  phar_other_info: ''
  pi_video_embed:
    format: restricted_html
    value: ''
  post_bs_additional_info: ''
  post_bs_degree_abroad: 'No'
  pre_basic_hrs: '27'
  pre_complete: |
    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.
  pre_other: |
    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.
  pre_pharmacy_coursework_options: '4 years'
  pre_pharmacy_coursework_other: ''
  pre_quarter: ''
  pre_quarter_science: ''
  pre_semester: '63'
  priority_deadline_incentives: ''
  program_deadline_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_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_location: PA
  program_structure: '4 years'
  pubpriv_inst: Private
  residency_done:
    - 'Yes'
  res_otherpref_radio: 'No'
  res_otherpref_text: ''
  res_statepref_radio: 'No'
  satellite_text:
    - n/a
  sa_details: ''
  sa_fee_instructions: ''
  sa_fee_radio: 'No'
  sa_fee_text: ''
  sa_link: ''
  sa_radio: 'No'
  school_city: 'Wilkes-Barre '
  school_country: US
  school_state: PA
  school_street_1: '84 West South Street'
  school_street_2: 'Dean''s Office, SLC 117'
  school_street_3: ''
  school_zip: '18766'
  seats_target_available_in_upcoming_class: '62'
  short_name: 'Wilkes U-Professional Applicants'
  sids:
    - '125'
  stats_classsize: '72'
  stats_early: '37'
  stats_last_filled_seats: '57'
  supplemental_materials_done:
    - 'Yes'
  tests_other_radio: 'No'
  tests_other_tests: ''
  tests_tt_radio: 'Yes'
  tests_tt_text: '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.'
  upcoming_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  what_is_the_priority_application_deadline_for_your_program_: None
  yes_phar_observation: ''