Your White Coat Awaits
At the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, we are training and preparing the future leaders in the field of pharmacy.
Programs of Study
Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program
Wilkes’ selective guaranteed seat program puts high school seniors on a path earn a PharmD in just six years.
Professional PharmD
This four-year program accepts students who:
- Are currently enrolled at Wilkes University.
- Want to transfer to Wilkes from a two- or four-year college or university.
- Have already completed a degree at a two- or four-year college or university.
Health Promotion Major
Are you passionate about helping others and wish to pursue a career in health and wellness?
A degree in health promotion can prepare you to promote health and wellness initiatives in a variety of settings and communities, including community health centers, wellness facilities, nonprofit organizations, and private industry.
Certificate Programs
The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy offers the following certificate programs:
of Wilkes graduates in the Class of 2024 had employment or residency secured at the time of graduation
years of scholarship awards for students in the pre-pharmacy guaranteed-seat program
residency match rate for the Class of 2024, exceeding the national match rate
The Wilkes pharmacy program is perfect for those like me who love a professional, goal-oriented environment that still feels like a home away from home.
Sidney McNeil - Pharmacy '26
One reason why I chose Wilkes is because of the connections and relationships that you can make with students, faculty and staff.
Long Le - Pharmacy '25
The leadership opportunities I held within clubs helped me grow as a professional and stand out as a candidate when applying for fellowships.
Kieran Collins - Pharmacy '24, Post-Doctoral Fellow, GSK Medical Affairs
It would be a great honor and a privilege to serve those who defend our nation [as a pharmacist], fulfilling my ambition to be part of something greater than myself.
Faizan Ali - Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force
Indicators of Success
More on Accreditation and Indicators of Success
PharmD Program Accreditation
Wilkes University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education through June 30, 2029.
The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Strategic Planning Committee is currently working under strategic plan for 2025-2028. Stakeholders included faculty and staff members, student pharmacists, alumni, members of the university community outside of the school, the Dean’s Advisory Council and pharmacists in a variety of settings.
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