We do not participate with PharmCAS, please apply directly to Wilkes University School of Pharmacy. Information can be found at https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx.
Published Survey
Submission Number: 4177
Submission ID: 125
Submission UUID: 771288cf-c43f-4fad-95cf-414bb7a6a213
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Sun, 09/01/2019 - 15:25
Completed: Thu, 06/23/2022 - 13:16
Changed: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 17:48

Remote IP address: 94.56.41.150
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

We do not participate with PharmCAS, please apply directly to Wilkes University School of Pharmacy. Information can be found at https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx.
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
18766
United States
Pennsylvania
Yes

Program Application Deadline

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Zero
January 15, 2023
We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
n/a
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

66
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)
Yes
We offer a Spanish Concentration and Public Health Concentration. Students can earn second degree in any major or minor offered at Wilkes University.
Yes

Program Description

The Wilkes University School of Pharmacy provides a dynamic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum, focused on the future, 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 will be potential leaders in the profession.

https://www.wilkes.edu/pharm
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.5
2.5
We do not accept grade replacements for grades 2.0 or higher.
62
37
If a student has not earned a BS or BA all general education requirements must be completed.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology with lab 8
Math Calculus 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Oral Communications 3
Economics Microeconomics 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry with lab 8
Physics General Physics 4
Statistics Statistics 3
Chemistry General Chemistry with lab 8
All prerequisites must be completed by the spring of the year prior to admission.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
The pass must be equivalent to a 2.0 or higher.
Candidates that have summer courses to complete may apply for summer admission or for the waitlist if seats are available.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
N/A
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Not Required or Considered
No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Three (3)
  • Co-Worker: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • 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
Recommended but not required
No
Accepted
Varies
The application provides guided questions for the reference to address.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
No
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Required on-site interview.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
$300.00 nonrefundable.
2023-08-28
https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-school-of-pharmacy/pharmd-program/index.aspx
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Yes