Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program

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Your white coat awaits. Get on the fast track to a rewarding career as a pharmacist and earn your bachelor's degree and PharmD in just six years with the Wilkes Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program.

Why the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program at Wilkes?

Earn your pharmacy degree in just six years! In Wilkes University's prestigious Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed-Seat Program, you'll study two years in pre-pharmacy to prepare for our Nesbitt School of Pharmacy's four-year PharmD curriculum. A pharmacy faculty member will serve as an advisor during that time. This connection to our professional program will help you form mentoring relationships that will carry through the six-year program.

What Will You Learn as a Pre-Pharmacy Student?

You will build crucial foundational knowledge in areas including science (biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry), math (pre-calculus and statistics) and communications.
You will learn how to provide high-quality health care and make meaningful contributions to the science and practice of pharmacy.
You can choose from a concentration in Spanish or public health. You can pursue any minor that interests you

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Program Highlights

Close-Knit Community

Upon successful completion of the pre-pharmacy program, you’ll join our “pharmily” of students passionate about providing patient care and involved in all aspects of campus life.

Six-Year Scholarships

To help ease the financial burden of your pharmacy education, Wilkes offers merit scholarships beyond the first four years of study.

Dual-Degree PharmD/MBA

The PharmD/MBA dual degree option gives you the expertise to work in a management-level position in a variety of health care settings.

Geisinger Pharmacy Scholars Program

Select Students Earn a Job Upon Graduation and $20,000 for Pharmacy Education

Save on the cost of your pharmacy education and get a head start on a Geisinger career with the Geisinger Pharmacy Scholars Program.

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89%

of Wilkes graduates in the Class of 2024 had employment or residency secured at the time of graduation

up to 80

First year students accepted each year into the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program

88%

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

Careers & Outcomes

Pharmacists are community leaders entrusted with the health of our families. PharmD graduates work in pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, start-ups, pharmacy benefit management companies, government agencies, research centers and care facilities. Below are typical job titles for graduates of our PharmD program.