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Choose your path to PharmD at Western New England University!
We are excited to offer three pathways to complete your PharmD degree: On campus (4 years), Online PharmD Distance program (4 years), and our newest pathway, the Online PharmD Distance Extended program (6 years). Visit wne.edu/pharmacy for more information.

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Institution Name Western New England University – Distance Program (4 years)
College or School Name College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Short Name Western New England U-Distance-4 years
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: Choose your path to PharmD at Western New England University!
We are excited to offer three pathways to complete your PharmD degree: On campus (4 years), Online PharmD Distance program (4 years), and our newest pathway, the Online PharmD Distance Extended program (6 years). Visit wne.edu/pharmacy for more information.
Street 1 Western New England University
Street 2 1215 Wilbraham Road
Street 3
City Springfield
State Massachusetts
Zip 01119
Country United States
Program Location: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Lori J Berg
    Title: Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Health Professional Programs
    Office: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Phone (Work): 413-796-2073
    Email: lori.berg@wne.edu
  • Name: Ellen Henry
    Title: Assistant Director of Admissions for Health Professional Programs
    Office: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Phone (Work): 413-796-2528
    Email: ellen.henry@wne.edu
  • Name: Mae Humphreville
    Title: Admissions Counselor for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Office: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Phone (Work): 413-796-2442
    Email: mae.humphreville@wne.edu
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: We will review and accept students into our program on a rolling basis
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. If WNE is one of your top choices, you should consider applying by the priority deadline. Applicants who meet the priority deadline will be interviewed and learn their admissions decision prior to the regular pool of applicants.
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:
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?  Other
If Other, please briefly describe We accept applications for our 0-6 direct admissions pathway that leads to our 4 year PharmD program.
In addition, applicants may apply directly to the on-campus, or online, 4 year PharmD program, or the 6 year online PharmD program after completing all prerequisite coursework.
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? Other
If Other, please briefly describe: There are many options to study pharmacy at Western New England University. Choose your Path:
0-6 Pharmacy program for students interested in a direct admission pathway into our 4 year PharmD program.
4 year PharmD program for students who have completed the required prerequisite coursework. On campus and online options available.
6 year Online PharmD program for students needing additional time to complete their degree due to personal obligations and responsibilities.
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
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: Students enrolled in the 0-6 program will receive their bachelor's degree after 4 years after completing their PY2 year of the PharmD program.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply: Online or distance-learning-based programs 
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 67
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 65
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 75
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
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), PharmD/MSOL (Organizational Leadership)
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The role of the pharmacist is changing and the Western New England University Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares you to be a part of that future. As the practice of pharmacy transitions, WNE is meeting the moment through a comprehensive and adaptable online curriculum.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is offering a full-time, online distance pathway to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Offered as a high-quality online alternative to our campus-based Doctor of Pharmacy program, the PharmD distance pathway will allow you to pursue a career in pharmacy wherever you are and with more flexibility to meet life’s demands. As an ideal program for the self-motivated student, you’ll work through the same curriculum as our campus-based program, and there is no added time to degree completion.

The Western New England University Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares entry-level practitioners to provide pharmacy care to an increasingly diverse patient population in a variety of practice environments. The WNE Doctor of Pharmacy Distance program is a four year, 146 credit curriculum that includes both online classroom instruction and hands-on, in person (experiential) learning. With an maximum incoming class size of 75, our low student-faculty ratio ensures students receive individualized attention. In the classroom, students engage in discussion and learn through integration and application of pharmaceutical, clinical and administrative sciences. Introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPE) and advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) provide a framework for learners to integrate classroom skills in a supervised environment early in the program and practice the skills in a more independent manner during the final year as they evolve into independent practitioners.
Visit our web pages for additional information: http://www.wne.edu/pharmacy
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.70
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses with a GPA of no lower than 2.70 and no grade lower than C-. If a course is repeated, we will calculate GPA based on the higher grade.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 44
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 35
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: The number of credits for our prerequisite coursework is recommended.
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 with Lab or any biology course 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 2 with Lab or any biology course 4
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab 4
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab 4
Chemistry General Chemistry 1 with Lab or any chemistry course 4
Chemistry General Chemistry 2 with Lab or any chemistry course 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab 4
Microbiology Microbiology 3
Math Calculus 3
Statistics Statistics 3
English Composition / Writing English Composition 1 3
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to orientation in August.
We will accept prerequisite coursework no older than 7 years old . For courses completed longer than 7 years ago, applicants will be required to complete online course modules to refresh their knowledge of the subject matter. The online course modules will be completed during the summer, prior to matriculation into the program.
Can applicants use online 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 online course prerequisites: The number of credits for our prerequisite coursework is recommended.
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • 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
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: Applicants to our program will not be disadvantaged by coursework taken under Credit/No Credit or Pass/No Pass grading options offered at any school during the COVID-19 pandemic (Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters).
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/pharmd/prerequisite-requirements.cfm
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? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
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.
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants. Committee letters will fulfill one recommendation requirement.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants. Composite letters will fulfill one recommendation requirement.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Two letters of reference are required, but additional recommendations up to four will be considered. It is required that one letter be from a professor, preferably from within a science discipline, unless the applicant has not taken any college coursework within the three year period prior to their application. We would prefer the second letter to come from a health care practitioner, preferably a pharmacist, however this is not required.
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)? No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary: The PharmD Distance program is not open to international students. Applicants with foreign transcripts, who are US Citizens, or permanent residents may apply. Our program may require a foreign course by course degree evaluation from: WES, ECE, FIS or Span Tran.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: English language test scores are required for all applicants who are non-native English speakers UNLESS they have completed a degree in a U.S. institution following three or more years of campus-based post-secondary instruction in the United States. PharmD applicants can use any of the following standardized tests to meet our English language requirement:
• TOEFL - 80 IBT
• IELTS - 6.5
• PTE Academic - 56
• STEP Eiken - 1
• iTEP – 4.5
• Duolingo - 105 DET
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? No
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
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Most interviews are conducted online via Zoom. In person interviews are available upon request. Online interviews take approximately 1 hour with a writing sample being administered electronically via email. Each applicant will interview with faculty members and/or alumni.

A typical in person interview day consists of a program overview presentation, tour of facilities, student panel and a writing sample is completed. Each applicant will interview with faculty members and/or alumni. Applicants can expect to be on campus for approximately 3 hours and are responsible for arranging accommodations and travel to campus.
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: An enrollment deposit of $300 is required to be submitted within two weeks of acceptance. A second enrollment deposit of $300 is required to be submitted by May 1.

After May 1, both deposits are due within two weeks of admission. After June 1, both deposits are due within one week of admission.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-25
Additional details for accepted applicants: Orientation is mandatory and is held from August 18, 2025 through August 22, 2025. Classes begin on August 25, 2025.
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? Yes
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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