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Students at Wingate University School of Pharmacy are the most practice-ready pharmacy students anywhere. With over 2100 hours of practice experience, our program exceeds the requirement by 360 hours. Our practice experiences are in hospital, community, and clinic-based settings. Here, real learning takes place. The experiences are placed throughout the curriculum to allow students to apply what they have learned in classes immediately, beginning in their very first year of the program. 

• Real-world experience starting in your first year
• 2,150 hours of practice experience in four years
• Student-focused program
• Small-group learning
• Family-like atmosphere

Where is Wingate?

Our doctor of pharmacy program is offered at our campuses in Wingate and Hendersonville, North Carolina.

The town of Wingate is 30 miles southeast of the metropolitan area of Charlotte. With its moderate climate, museums and professional sports franchises, Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

In the Blue Ridge Mountains, scenic Hendersonville has plenty of outdoor activities available year-round and the best of all 4 seasons. Mountain backdrops and a friendly, family feel come and experience the difference.

With innovative technology, real-time interactive classroom instruction is offered to Wingate pharmacy students at the same time on both campuses.

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Curriculum

The Wingate University School of Pharmacy curriculum is designed to prepare student pharmacists to practice in any health care setting and to address the needs of any patient. In collaboration with your teaching faculty and faculty advisor, you will be immersed in a program that stands upon four pillars. These include Practice Experience, Pharmacotherapy, Professionalization and the Pharmaceutical Sciences.

These four pillars are organized into sequences and individual courses that will shape the four years spent earning your PharmD, but it is Practice Experience that distinguishes Wingate University School of Pharmacy and shapes all of your student pharmacist years. Clinical experiences begin the first semester of the first year, and continue each year of school. This culminates in nine, five-week experience modules that will make up your fourth year.

While Pharmacotherapy begins in your first year through an introduction to the Top 200 drugs, it will drive your second and third years. Active, case-based classroom learning is complemented by small group (6 students, 1 faculty) discussions centered on solving clinical problems. This problem-based learning is a hallmark of our program and will shape your emerging professional role.

Classroom time spent on Professionalization will focus on developing your critical thinking skills, learning how to manage ethical dilemmas, communication skill development, understanding pharmacy law, and leadership development among other topics. The concepts you incorporate will be applied in your practice experience years and throughout your career.

Pharmacy is a science-based profession, and your prerequisite study of the sciences will be enhanced with an intensive focus on the Pharmaceutical Sciences. This focus begins in your first semester through a course that integrates key biological sciences and builds the foundation for the development of your clinical skills.

School History

Wingate University School of Pharmacy opened its doors to applicants in 2002, with the charter class beginning its program of study in August 2003. The charter class graduated on May 12, 2007. Wingate University School of Pharmacy has been fully accredited. The accrediting agency for schools of pharmacy is the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation process was initiated in 2002. Full accreditation was formally awarded upon graduation of the charter class in 2007. This is the normal accreditation process and timeline for all schools of pharmacy. Additionally, the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) approved the University to award the doctoral degree (Doctor of Pharmacy Degree) in 2004. In 2011, the pharmacy program expanded to the city of Hendersonville NC, and now resides in a state of the art health sciences campus. The ACPE recently renewed Wingate University School of Pharmacy’s full accreditation for an eight-year cycle through June 30, 2029, the maximum allowable accreditation term.

Student Testimonials

See what our current students are saying about Wingate University School of Pharmacy:

“I feel like I am part of a family rather than a number.”

“The program is serious about preparing us for professional success once we graduate.”

“WUSOP is a pioneer for pharmacy schools worldwide.”

“Everyone always makes you feel welcome, whether it is the Dean, P2s, P3s, staff, faculty, advisers, P2 buddies, tutors. Everyone is very approachable.”

“I have always felt welcome on this campus.”

“Students are empowered to take on leadership roles and encouraged to explore different sectors of pharmacy.”

Admissions

Students come to Wingate University School of Pharmacy from various educational and professional backgrounds to receive a student-centered education with consistent superior program outcomes. If you believe that our Doctor of Pharmacy Program is the right fit for you, we invite you to consider the next steps of the admissions process. Admissions to Wingate University School of Pharmacy is competitive. Applicants are required to apply through PharmCAS for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program in Wingate and Hendersonville.

Factors beyond your GPA and PCAT scores are considered to determine which candidates qualify for interviews.  We value your previous experiences, achievements, and motivation to become a pharmacist.  Be sure to list any relevant experiences in your PharmCAS application so that we can evaluate your application holistically. 

Prerequisite Courses
Prospective students must complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation.  

General Chemistry I with Lab/General Chemistry II with Lab

Organic Chemistry I with Lab/Organic Chemistry II with Lab

Biology with Lab

Microbiology with Lab

Anatomy and Physiology

Physics with Lab

Calculus

Statistics

2 English Composition and or Literature

4 Humanities/Social Sciences

2 General Electives/Other

Pharmacy Prerequisites may be taken at Wingate University or any accredited institution in the United States, including community colleges. Prospective students holding a degree must still complete all prerequisite coursework.

COVID 19 Exception: Online science courses will be accepted in fulfillment of pharmacy prerequisites while we are experiencing COVID regulations. Science courses taken more than 5 years prior to one’s desired enrollment date may not be accepted (some exceptions).

Application 
To complete an application, go to www.pharmcas.org for instructions. Your application, PCAT scores, transcripts, PharmCAS fee, and letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to PharmCAS by June 1st, 2022 for Fall 2022 consideration. Once your application is complete and verified, PharmCAS will send your completed file to Wingate University. 

Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT): Optional 
The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is optional for applicants with at least a 3.0 prerequisite GPA or higher. If your prerequisite GPA falls below a 3.0, we recommend that you take the PCAT to strengthen your application. If you take the PCAT multiple times, we will use your highest sub scores to create a “super score." The institutional code for PharmCAS is 104. 

Letters of Recommendation 
Students must submit three letters directly to PharmCAS. Examples of academic references include professors, teaching assistants, or academic advisors. Examples of professional references include employers, volunteer organization personnel, or others with whom you have interacted in a professional context.

Interview Process 
Interview Dates: September through June

The interview day is an opportunity for you to learn about WUSOP, as well as an opportunity for us to learn more about you and your interest in becoming a pharmacist. You will hear from the several faculty, pharmacy students, staff, and the dean throughout the day and you are encouraged to ask questions .along the way.

Students interviewing with Wingate University participate in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).  Candidates rotate through eight stations and interact with multiple School of Pharmacy faculty and students.  You will be given ample opportunities to ask questions throughout the day of faculty and staff, as well as current students. 

Tuition

How can I get more information about the Wingate University School of Pharmacy?

For further information, please contact the Wingate University School of Pharmacy at 704-233-8331 or pharmacy@wingate.edu.