Wingate University School of Pharmacy awards more than $150,000 in scholarships annually.
Tuition to attend the Wingate University School of Pharmacy is the same for in- and out-of-state students. It is also the same whether you choose to study on the Wingate or Hendersonville campus.
Assistance is Available
We work hard to keep the cost of attending the School of Pharmacy affordable for you. Most of our students use electronic textbooks, which may offer a savings. Even so, if you need tuition assistance, you should investigate to see if you are eligible for graduate school loans and scholarships.
Tuition at Wingate University School of Pharmacy is an average of $6,300 less per year than our peer institutions. That could save you an average of $25,000 over four years. Do you have questions about tuition or paying for pharmacy school? Contact Brittani Mills in our Financial Aid office.
A degree is not required for admission, but we do require that you complete the specific prerequisite courses from an accredited institution in the United States. Community college coursework is accepted. We recommend a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 or higher to be considered for an interview. If you retake any courses, we will use your highest grade for the GPA calculation. Free transcript reviews are available for each campus by emailing pharmacy@wingate.edu.
Credit Hours
Anatomy and Physiology*
1-2 Semesters
4-8 credit hours
General Biology with lab
4 credit hours
General Microbiology with lab
4 credit hours
General Chemistry with labs
2 Semesters
8 credit hours
Organic Chemistry with labs
2 Semesters
8 credit hours
English Composition and Literature
2 Semesters
6 credit hours
3-4 credit hours
3 credit hours
General Education**
4 Semesters
12 credit hours
Total Minimum Semester Credit Hours
57-63 credit hours
*Anatomy and Physiology: If the course is offered in two parts or Human Anatomy and Human Physiology are taught separately, both parts must be completed to satisfy the prerequisite. Additionally, a larger credit hour course that covers all material in Anatomy & Physiology I & II can also be accepted.
**General Education: Examples include sociology, psychology, foreign language, philosophy, history, ethics, anthropology, public speaking, economics, advanced biology or chemistry courses, business, music, theater, etc.
These courses are required for all applicants, including those who were pre-pharmacy as an undergraduate. You can take these courses at Wingate University or another accredited college, university or community college in the United States. More information is listed under Course Equivalents.
We have put together a helpful list of course equivalents, including course title and number, from nearby colleges and universities that satisfy our course requirements. We require you to complete all of the required courses by the end of summer (Aug. 1) prior to entering the program.
We ask that you keep in mind:
Grades for in-progress courses are not considered when we determine your pre-pharmacy GPA. Science courses should be taken within five years prior to the start of pharmacy school. A waiver of the five year time limit may be granted upon review by the Admissions Committee.
Please email pharmacy@wingate.edu if you have questions about our pharmacy school admission requirements.
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. We offer interviews on each campus and request that students interview on the campus where they would like to attend class. Interview days are an opportunity for you to meet current students, faculty, and staff and determine if our program is the best fit for you. We will evaluate candidates throughout the interview experience to determine if you will be a good fit for our program.
Factors beyond your GPA 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.
Wingate University School of Pharmacy recognizes society’s need for contributions to the profession by persons with diverse interests and skills. The school commits to train individuals and offers reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis to meet this goal. Prospective candidates should carefully consider the demanding nature of pharmacist training. The technical standards described here are essential for successful completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Please call or email us if you have questions about these expectations.
Observation
Communication
Motor Skills
Intellectual
Behavioral and Social