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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). Click here for more information.
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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). Click here for more information.
Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield
Massachusetts
01119
United States
Distance Pathway/Online
  • 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
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
We will continue to review and accept applicants on a rolling basis until our program is full.
October 1, 2024
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.
Yes

Program Information

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

Last Entering Class

67
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSOL (Organizational Leadership)
No
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 WNE Doctor of Pharmacy DLPx is a 146-credit curriculum that includes both online classroom instruction and hands-on, in-person (experiential) learning. Our low student-faculty ratio ensures students receive individualized attention. In both the digital and in-person 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 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.
The online curriculum of the Extended Distance Learning Pathway closely mirrors that of the campus-based program, except for the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE), which will take place over the summers between professional years 1 and 2 (PY1-PY2) and professional years 2 and 3 (PY2-PY3). Students can expect the same quality, content, and rigor regardless of pathway.

Additionally, campus-based weeks will be required during the program. A one-week immersive session for orientation will occur at the beginning of the program, and at the end of most semesters, there will be 1-2 weeks of hands-on learning and assessment immersive sessions.
Click here to review our most Frequently Asked Questions: https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/academics/pharmd/distance-pathway-extended-faq
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

N/A
2.70
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.

44
35
The number of credits for our prerequisite coursework is recommended.
Yes

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
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.

  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
The number of credits for our prerequisite courses is recommended.
  • 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
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).
https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/pharmd/prerequisite-requirements.cfm
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • 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
Conditionally accepted
Committee letters will fulfill one recommendation requirement.
No
Conditionally accepted
Composite letters will fulfill one recommendation requirement.
No
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.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
The PharmD Distance - Extended 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.
No
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
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
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 4 hours and are responsible for arranging accommodations and travel to campus.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
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.
2025-08-25
Orientation is mandatory and is held from August 18, 2025 through August 22, 2025. Classes begin on August 25, 2025.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes