Nesbitt School of Pharmacy

Your White Coat Awaits

At the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, we prepare pharmacists who lead with knowledge, compassion, and purpose across all areas of healthcare.

Jonathan D. Ference, PharmD ‘03
Dean, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy

Imagine a career where the knowledge you gain today becomes the care that changes someone’s life tomorrow.

Welcome to the Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy where you are not just joining a program, you will become a part of a Pharmily.

Pharmacy is a profession rooted in purpose. Every day, pharmacists improve lives whether by guiding patients through complex therapies, advancing innovative treatments, or expanding access to care in communities across the country. At the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, we are proud to prepare the next generation of pharmacists to meet these challenges with knowledge, compassion, and purpose. We believe this work is more than a career—it is a calling. We are here to help you answer it.

What makes our school truly special is our people. From the moment you arrive, you become part of a close-knit community that supports, challenges, and celebrates one another. Our Pharmily is built on connection, belonging, and a shared commitment to making a difference. You will learn alongside peers who will become lifelong colleagues and friends, supported by faculty and staff who are deeply invested in your success.

Our faculty are the heart of this experience. They are exceptional educators, dedicated scholars, and engaged leaders in the profession of pharmacy. In the classroom, they bring learning to life through innovative teaching and a relentless focus on student success. Through their scholarship, they contribute to advancing knowledge and shaping the future of healthcare. Through their service, they lead and influence the profession at local, state, and national levels, ensuring that what you learn is always relevant, forward-thinking, and impactful.

At Wilkes, your education extends far beyond the classroom. Through hands-on patient care experiences, interprofessional collaboration, and meaningful community engagement, you will develop not only the knowledge and skills to succeed, but also the confidence and compassion to lead.

Our graduates leave here ready not just to enter the profession, but to shape it. Whether pursuing clinical practice, research, industry, health policy or emerging areas of healthcare, they carry forward the values of our Pharmily: teamwork, professionalism, lifelong learning cultural competency, and community engagement.

If you are looking for a place where you will be known, supported, and inspired, where your potential is recognized and your purpose is nurtured, you will find it here.

We would be honored to welcome you into our Pharmily. Your white coat awaits you at Wilkes! 

Cheers,

Jonathan D. Ference, PharmD ‘03
Dean, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Wilkes University 

Programs of Study

Wilkes University pre-pharmacy guaranteed seat program.

Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program

Wilkes’ selective guaranteed seat program puts high school seniors on a path earn a PharmD in just six years.

Claim your guaranteed seat

Wilkes University four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

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.

Apply as a PharmD Student

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.

Apply AS A Health Promotion Major

Wilkes University cannabis chemistry major.

Certificate Programs

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy offers the following certificate programs:

Additional Programs

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy offers dual degrees, fellowships, and other additional programs for those interested in expanding their expertise in the pharmacy and healthcare fields.

89%

of Wilkes graduates in the Class of 2025 had employment or residency secured at the time of graduation

6

years of scholarship awards for students in the pre-pharmacy guaranteed-seat program

88%

residency match rate for the Class of 2025, 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

Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Graduation Rates: 98% (2020) | 95.8% (2021) | 95.5% (2022) | 97% (2023) | 90.5% (2024) | 88% (2025)
On-Time Graduation Rates

Over the last five years, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy has consistently graduated more than 88% of its students on time.

NAPLEX First-time Pass Rates

Wilkes students have surpassed national first-time pass rates of the NAPLEX four of the last five years.

NAPLEX First-time Pass Rates
Year State National Wilkes
2025 83.9% 86.8% 91.7%
2024 73.1% 75.9% 85.9%
2023 72.2% 76.4% 71.9%
2022 78.4% 77.3% 80.3%
2021 83.8% 81.7% 91.3%
2020 87.9% 86.2% 94.5%
MPJE First-time Pass Rates

Wilkes students have consistently exceeded national first-time pass rates of the MPJE.

MPJE First-time Pass Rates
Year State National Wilkes
2025 75.1% 76.7% 84.9%
2024 78.1% 76.7% 91.1%
2023 75.5% 73.6% 78%
2022 80% 75.6% 92.2%
2021 84.1% 79% 94.9%
2020 87.2% 83.1% 100%
Employment After Graduation for Class of 2025 Graduates: Residency/Post-Graduate Fellowship 46% | Community Practice 36% | Not Reported 8% | Alternative 5% | Inpatient/Acute Care 3% | Ambulatory Care 2%
Employment After Graduation

Wilkes pharmacy graduates practice in community practices and post-graduate training, among other areas.

Accreditation

Wilkes University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

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Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Accreditation

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education through June 30, 2029.

More Information on Pharmacy Accreditation external website

Strategic Plan

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.

READ THE FULL Strategic PLAN (.pdf)

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