Contact Information
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We want you to feel excited about the opportunities that await you at Western New England University! 
The WNE PharmD Class of 2022 earned a high first-time pass rate on the NAPLEX Exam of 83%.  This exceeds that of the national rate of 79%.
We offer many different admission pathways into our program for applicants with or without bachelor's degrees, applicants with a foreign pharmacy degree and those applicants looking for a 0-6 program.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: Western New England University
Street 2: 1215 Wilbraham Road
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City: Springfield
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01119
Country: United States

Program Location:: Massachusetts
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

Institutional Website::
- http://www.wne.edu/pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description::
We will accept applications through June 3, 2024, however you are encouraged not to wait until June to submit your application.  We cannot guarantee that space will be available at that time.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 2, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applicants who deem our program as their first choice should strongly consider submitting their application by October 2, 2023.  Qualified applicants who apply by the priority deadline will be invited to interview prior to the general applicant pool.  Admissions decisions will be shared during the fall semester before decision for the general pool of applicants.


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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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
Academic Term Type:: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Program Structure:
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What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?: * 0 - 6/7

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Alternative Enrollment Options:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Distance pathway offered, Early assurance , Other
If Other, please briefly describe::
Foreign Graduate PharmD Pathway -  for foreign graduates who earned a pharmacy degree (Baccalaureate, PharmD, or equivalent) and desire to advance their careers by earning a PharmD degree in the U.S. 

Our MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences or MS in Pharmcogenomics pathways to the PharmD program are intended for foreign and domestic graduates who have earned a B.S., M.S., M.D., or Ph.D. degree and desire to advance their careers by earning an MSPS or a MSPGx degree in addition to a PharmD degree.



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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 54
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/MSOL (Organizational Leadership), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
MSPS or MSPGx/PharmD- Through our MSPS to PharmD pathway, or our MSPGx to PharmD pathway, applicants can apply for a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacogenomics and continue on to apply for the PharmD program.   Completion of both programs will take approximately five years.

PharmD/MSPS or MSPGx - Students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program are eligible to apply for admission to the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences or the MS in Pharmacogenomics program.


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: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
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 program fosters critical thinking skills, embraces professionalism, and instills a commitment to life-long learning, community service, and leadership. The WNE Doctor of Pharmacy program is a four year, 146 credit curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and hands-on (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


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.70
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Applicants without a bachelor's degree 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.

Applicants with a bachelor's degree must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.70 or higher to be reviewed after completing the required biology and chemistry coursework.  If the undergraduate GPA is lower than 2.70, you will be required to complete all prerequisite coursework with a GPA of 2.70 or higher.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 48
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 24
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher may not be required to complete 24 credits of science coursework. The admissions committee will review on a case by case basis.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 1 with Lab or any biology course
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 2 with Lab or any biology course
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab 
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab 
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 1 with Lab or any chemistry course
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 2 with Lab or any chemistry course
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab 
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab 
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition 1 
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition 2 
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social Science Elective OR Public/Population-based Health

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
If admitted, all prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to orientation in August. 

Applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher may not be required to complete all prerequisite coursework.  The admissions committee will review on a case by case basis.

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::
Applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher are required to complete two biology courses with lab (cell biology and molecular biology preferred) and organic chemistry with lab and one additional chemistry course. Additional coursework based on the required course chart above may be required by the admissions committee on a case by case basis.


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::
 The Social Science Elective requirement may be satisfied with a course in history, sociology, political science, or law and society.    
Please visit our PharmD Admissions web pages: https://www1.wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/pharmd/index.cfm

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/pharmd/prerequisite-requirements.cfm
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Not Required or Considered
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Additional PCAT information::
PCAT scores are not required.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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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

Composite Letters:
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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.

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: 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)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Our program accepts WES, ECE, FIS and Span Tran course by course degree evaluations.

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
  



Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

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Interviews
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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 with in-person interviews available upon request. Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and will take approximately one hour to complete. Each applicant will Interview with faculty members and/or alumni.  A writing sample will be administered following the interview.

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 3.5 hours and are responsible for arranging accommodations and travel to campus. 

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-26
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Orientation is mandatory and is held from August 19, 2024 through August 23, 2024.  Classes begin on August 26, 2024.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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
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