Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Articulation Agreement with Duquesne University / Wilkes University

Neumann University has developed a cooperative program of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree with Duquesne University and Wilkes University. This six-year doctorate program begins with the Pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry Program at Neumann University. At Neumann, academically qualified students who have been accepted into this program begin two years of pre-pharmacy course work before transferring to the Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy or Wilkes University. Students must be accepted into the Neumann University Early-Entry Program as freshmen and must complete the first two years of their undergraduate work at Neumann University. Because of Neumann University’s special affiliation with Duquesne University and Wilkes University, students who successfully complete the two-year program at Neumann are given preferential consideration for admission to the professional phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Duquesne University or Wilkes University. If not accepted, students may elect to complete an undergraduate degree at Neumann University in Biology, Liberal Arts, or Liberal Studies over the course of two more years of study.

Requirements for Admission into Neumann University’s Pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry Program

Candidates for admission to the Pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry Program are required to:

• Earn a Grade Point Average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.

• Achieve a class rank in top 25% of the graduating high school class.
  
  For Wilkes University Doctor of Pharmacy program:

• Have an SAT total of 1080 or higher (out of 1600 math and critical reading total).
• Have an ACT total of 22 or higher.
• Demonstrate a strong background in college preparatory courses, especially math.
• Demonstrate evidence of leadership potential, community service, and co-curricular activities.

Admissions Process for Professional Phase at Duquesne University or Wilkes University

Students should apply to Duquesne University or Wilkes University by the January 15th yearly deadline during their sophomore year at Neumann University. All applicants will be placed into a pool of Neumann University applicants from which students will be chosen. Once offered acceptance, students will have two weeks to send their enrollment deposit to Duquesne University or Wilkes University in order to reserve their space in the program. If the deadline passes without a deposit, the prospective student’s space will be given to another student, and they will be placed at the bottom of the applicant wait list.

Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy Admission Requirements

Duquesne University will admit up to four Neumann students, in each academic year, who meet the criteria listed below. At Duquesne University’s discretion, more than four students may be admitted in any given year. Candidates for admission to Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy are required to:

• Complete the two-year undergraduate Pre-Pharmacy curriculum at Neumann University, including specified Core Curriculum requirements.
• Earn a minimum grade of “C” in all Neumann University undergraduate courses.
• Achieve a GPA of 2.50 or higher for all science and mathematics courses that are taken at Neumann University.
• Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in the Pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry Program.
• Receive a letter of recommendation from the Neumann University Pre-Pharmacy Selection Committee.
• Provide evidence of leadership potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession.

Pre-Pharm Progression Plans