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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app.
- Want to transfer to ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appfrom 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.
of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appgraduates in the Class of 2023 had employment or residency secured at the time of graduation
years of scholarship awards for students in the pre-pharmacy guaranteed-seat program
match rate for the Class of 2024 exceeding the national match rate
PharmD Program Accreditation
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app’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 completed an updated five-year strategic plan for 2017-2022. The committee worked with internal and external stakeholders to solicit input related to key strategic initiatives. 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.
The Strategic Initiatives
- Recruit, enroll and retain a high-performing, diverse student body.
- Foster excellence and innovation in the professional didactic and experiential curriculum that is based on the current and projected landscape of healthcare, pharmacy practice, and educational delivery.
- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders of the school and university.
- Discover knowledge and advance education, science and clinical practice through the creation of sustainable research/scholarship programs for faculty, staff and students.
- Invest in administrators, faculty, and staff who will contribute to the school’s success.
- Promote facilities development to support an optimal learning environment for students, faculty, staff and the community.
- Strengthen the school’s finances to support the school’s mission.
Measurable action items, outcomes, responsible parties and target accomplishment dates have been established for each strategic initiative. The strategic plan and accompanying initiatives will guide our prioritization of attention and resources to ensure that the school is positioned well for continued, future success.