About the Medical College of Wisconsin Graduate School
Welcome from the Dean
The School of Graduate Studies' primary mission is to provide graduate study and research training opportunities for degree-seeking students wishing to study in an interdisciplinary environment.
Daisy Sahoo, PhD
Dean of the School of Graduate Studies
Women in Science Endowed Professor
Professor of Medicine
Mission
Graduate Student Outcomes
Helpful Links for MCW Graduate Students
Admissions
Explore our admissions process, discover our programs, and take the next step toward advancing your future with us.
Admissions
Programs and Degree Requirements
Read the academic bulletin for PhD degree programs, Interdisciplinary degree programs, Master's degree programs, and Certificate programs.
Academic Bulletin
Tuition and Fees
View the MCW tuition and fees schedule, financial aid options, and due dates.
Tuition and fees for graduate school
Office of the Registrar
Important resources regarding academic calendars, handbooks, catalogs, schedule of classes, transcripts, verifications, and links to forms.
Students
Policies
MCW's policies, and federal and state laws and regulations for employees, learners, students, and applicants.
Policies
Student Handbook
This handbook provides information on the important rules and regulations surrounding your graduate study.
2025-2026 Graduate School HandbookHistory of the MCW Graduate School
The MCW Graduate School provides over 30 PhD, Master and Certificate programs in six academic disciplines meeting the needs of students who are either beginning their careers or looking to advance in their careers.
MCW’s Graduate School traces its beginnings to June 1936 with the conferral of the first non-MD graduate degrees from medical departments in the Marquette University School of Medicine. This 2016 marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of graduate education in the biomedical sciences at what is today the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- On September 30, 1967, Marquette University, due to financial constraints, terminated its sponsorship of the medical school and graduate degree programs offered by medical departments. The institution became a freestanding medical school, offering graduate degree programs in the biomedical sciences and was renamed Marquette School of Medicine. On October 14, the institution was renamed to the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- In January 1995, the MCW Board of Trustees formally established the School of Graduate Studies as an academic school that was separate and distinct from the School of Medicine. William L. Hendee, PhD, who also served as Senior Associate Dean for Research, was named Founding Dean of the Graduate School; a position he held until 2006.
- In September 2007, Owen Griffith, PhD, Professor and Chair of MCW’s Department of Biochemistry, was named Dean of the Graduate School, after having served as Interim Dean. He served as Dean until 2010.
- In May 2010, Ravi Misra, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, was named Dean of the Graduate School.
- Since 2011, the MCW School of Graduate Studies has conferred approximately 170 PhD and 230 Master degrees.
- In February 2024, Daisy Sahoo, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair of Research, was named Dean of the Graduate School.
- Today, the MCW Graduate School provides over 30 PhD, Master and Certificate programs in six academic disciplines meeting the needs of students who are either beginning their careers or looking to advance in their careers.
Contact Us
Have questions about our graduate programs, admissions, or academic requirements? Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Whether you're a prospective student, current applicant, or current student, we welcome your inquiries.
Graduate School Office
Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)
Health Research Center, Suite H220
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-8218
gradadmissions@mcw.edu
You can also reach out to specific programs for detailed information regarding your area of interest.