Published Survey
Submission Number: 4248
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Contact Information

10627 Diebold Road
Fort Wayne
Indiana
46845
United States
Distance Pathway/Online
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
November 1, 2024
Students who apply to Manchester University's Pharmacy program by the priority deadline are eligible for scholarships that are awarded in the spring and do not have to pay an enrollment fee to confirm their seat in the class.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Online or distance-learning-based programs 
Yes

Last Entering Class

57
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees
Master of Science degree in Pharmacogenomics (MS in PGx)
Yes
PharmD/MS in Pharmacogenomics (PGx): https://www.manchester.edu/pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmacogenomics-dual-degree-program

PharmD/MBA in Professional Studies: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-business/Master-of-Business-Administration
Yes

Program Description

A distance pathway allows Manchester to reach a broader audience and expand the mission and vision of the Pharm.D. Program into communities in and outside of Indiana. The distance pathway option removes the barrier of relocation costs for students who otherwise would not be able to pursue Manchester‘s program.

Students in the distance pathway would be required to complete some requirements on or near the Fort Wayne campus, totaling around 11 weeks over the four years of the program. These on-campus requirements include Orientation, summer lab and clinical examinations, and a fourth-year clinical experience with Manchester University faculty.

This is an asynchronous, full-time, four-year program, with an estimated 50-60 hours of schoolwork per week.

https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/admissions/distance-pathway

Message from the Dean with detailed information about the program: https://www.manchester.edu/pharmacy/about-pharmacy

Academic curriculum: https://www.manchester.edu/pharmacy/academic-curriculum

Student Handbook: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/about-pharmacy
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.5
2.5
Applicants should achieve a preferred minimum 2.5 GPA in both cumulative and prerequisite GPAs; a minimum 2.25 science and math GPA is also preferred for consideration.
60
24
90
36
Note: To qualify for maximum financial aid eligibility, pharmacy students must have 72 credit hours completed in order to qualify for professional student federal aid.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry General Chemistry I and II w/Labs 6 9
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and II w/Labs 6 9
Biology/Biological Science Biology w/Lab - various topics accepted 3 4
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy or Physiology, or a combined course accepted (physiology preferred) 3 4
Microbiology Microbiology w/Lab 3 4
Statistics Statistics 3 4
Math Calculus 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Communications/Speech (must be speaking-oriented) 3 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition 3 4
General Elective(s) Humanities (literature, arts, language, philosophy, communication, etc.), social science (psychology, sociology, history, political science, etc.), various options considered 9 12
Other 12 16
Preferred by August 1 of the entering year; mandatory by orientation (August of the entering year)
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, and Microbiology must have labs. One additional lab in anatomy or physiology or any biology course is required. Applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework by orientation (preferably by August 1). If additional time to complete coursework is needed, requests will be considered on a case by case basis. No grade below a “C-” will count toward prerequisite coursework. Please note: all prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

Varies
No
Students who are planning to transition to Manchester's PharmD program from a previously attended PharmD institution will need to submit a letter of good standing to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Yes

Standardized Tests

Yes
Other
Most reviewed applicants are asked to take the Health Sciences Reasoning Test, which the university pays for.
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Clergy: ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Manchester requires that clear language appears as part of the document that explains multiple individuals had a role in writing the letter; it can count as more than one evaluation as long as it's clear more than one individual was involved in the reference.
Yes
Conditionally accepted
Manchester requires that clear language appears as part of the document that explains multiple individuals had a role in writing the letter or collection of letters; it can count as more than one evaluation as long as it's clear more than one individual was involved in the reference.
Yes
Yes

Residency

No
No
Manchester University is a private institution, and therefore tuition and fee charges are the same for all domestic and international students, regardless of residency.
Yes

International Applicants

No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
At this time, only US-based citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for the Distance Pathway program. International students who are not US citizens or permanent residents are not eligible.
Yes
The TOEFL or IELTS exam is not required for U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The TOEFL or IELTS exam is required of all students whose language of instruction is not English. However, students who were instructed in English may still be asked to submit an English proficiency exam score as requested. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at (260) 470-2703 or at gradadmissions@manchester.edu for more details.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S license are still expected to complete all prerequisite courses required for the program.
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
For more information about the interview process, please refer to the admissions page on the website: http://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/pharmacy/admissions
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Non-refundable enrollment fee $250

Secures seat in the program

Covers white coat/activities during orientation
2025-09-03
Some admitted students will be asked to participate in the Professions Transition Program in person on the Fort Wayne campus starting in early August of the entering year. This experience provides skills practice in communication, calculations, problem solving, and other relevant topics that will get students on the right track before starting in the fall. This program is in person even for students applying for the Distance Pathway.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes