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College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Develop and Deliver Exceptional Healthcare Healthcare

Welcome to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Western New England University! Our mission is to prepare you to learn, maintain, and expand your knowledge to change the lives of patients and clients. Through innovative models and a forward-thinking approach, our dedicated faculty of instructors provide the skills and experiences you need to serve your local and global community as a healthcare professional.

This is the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

18 Countries Represented by our Student Population
7.5:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
83% PharmD Class of 2022 NAPLEX pass rate

We Prepare You For A Bright Future Ahead

Are you ready? From day one, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at WNE prepares you for success. Small classes in our state-of-the-art facilities coupled with powerful mentorships provide the individualized support you need to stay ahead of the curve. Through our intentionally-designed courses, you will be empowered to become the leader and advocate you were destined to be.

Abundant experiential learning opportunities will provide you with the opportunity to craft an impressive resume that stands out to future employers. With your unique learning experience in high-tech labs and fieldwork, you'll be on track to ace the NAPLEX, NCBOT, and other exams you'll need to enter the healthcare industry. By graduation, you'll have the deep-seated knowledge and connections to make a positive impact in your field.

Real-World Experiences Experiences

“Communication is by far the most critical skill that we work on and develop with the students. What I love most, when having students on rotation with me out in the field and in the clinic providing patient care, is for students to see that this isn’t just drugs—this is the patient as a whole. This is health, wellness, prevention, that it is about the relationships.”–Kam Capoccia, Clinical Professor of Community Care

Discover Flexible Degrees and Programs 

We offer master's and doctoral programs in vast and growing areas like Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Pharmacogenomics, as well as an undergraduate program in Neuroscience. In addition to our main programs, we offer a variety of combined and dual-degree programs that save you time and tuition. Find out how a degree from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at WNE can set you up for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Begin Your Journey Today

What are you waiting for? Discover a transformative learning experience that goes beyond the classroom. Join the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences today!

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Read a message from John M. Pezzuto, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

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Pursue Your Career at Your Convenience

The Doctor of Pharmacy program offers a full-time online distance learning pathway that allows you to pursue a career in pharmacy remotely with a minimal on-campus commitment.

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Join Our Tradition of Excellence

The PharmD Class of 2022 achieved a NAPLEX pass rate of 83% on the North American Pharmacist and a 76.9% pass rate on the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Join other ambitious Golden Bears in our tradition of academic excellence.

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WNE has recently received a grant to educate healthcare professionals and the community about naloxone, a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse opioid overdose.  

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Western New England University Celebrates Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society Induction

Western New England University's Epsilon Iota chapter of the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society celebrated the induction of nine outstanding members from the PY3 Pharmacy Class. The ceremony at Munich Haus in Chicopee, MA, emphasized the society's dedication to promoting pharmaceutical sciences and fostering fellowship among pharmacy students.

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Western New England University Doctor of Occupational Therapy students are enhancing the lives of young participants in the Aqua Buddies program, a collaboration with the Center for Human Development. These students provide aquatic therapy, fostering connections and therapeutic play, while gaining valuable learning experiences themselves.

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WNE OTD Graduate Receives Hand Therapy Fellowship with NYU

WNE graduate Kelsey Fitzhugh OTD ’21 has been awarded the prestigious Hand Therapy Fellowship at NYU. This 12-month program in New York City equips her to treat a variety of hand and upper extremity conditions while preparing for the Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) examination.

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