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Pharmacy School at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Innovative Three-Year Doctor of Pharmacy Program

The MCW Pharmacy School will prepare you to become the pharmacist of the future, fulfilling the increasing demand for pharmacists capable of providing a broader range of patient care services. As one of the few pharmacy schools in the country offering a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree located on an academic medical center, MCW’s Pharmacy School will provide you with the experience you need to be an innovator and an advocate for providing greater access to primary and preventative care for patients. You’ll gain early and extensive exposure to a variety of clinical settings and world-class research across a range of specialties. 
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Final PharmCAS application deadline for 2025-2026 is June 1, 2026.
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Chat online with current MCW pharmacy students about the curriculum, student life, activities in Milwaukee and more.

Join us at MCW for Discovery Day

This on-campus event includes a Q&A with current PharmD students, 3-year accelerated curriculum overview, campus tour and more! Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 9 – 11:45 a.m. Central Time!
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MCW Pharmacy School Partners

As a student in MCW’s Pharmacy School, you will benefit from working as a team with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals through our clinical partners at some of the top facilities in the country, including:

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Froedtert Hospital and Froedtert Health

Pharmacy students on clinical rotations at Froedtert Hospital, a Level I trauma center, learn from pharmacists in specialized areas who see complex patient cases.

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Children's Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin

During clinical rotations at Children’s Wisconsin, pharmacy students gain experience performing calculations for body weight or body surface area dosing, assist with total parenteral nutrition and more.

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Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Pharmacy students gain experience in the VA’s unique practice setting, where pharmacists have a scope of practice allowing them to independently prescribe medications. 

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Undergraduate Dual-Degree Program

At MCW, you can earn your Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 6 years through the Undergraduate Dual-Degree Program. The MCW School of Pharmacy has dual-degree partnerships with 13 Wisconsin institutions.

Start your healthcare career sooner! That means additional years of valuable work experience you can add to your resume, plus earning a projected six-figure salary instead of paying tuition.

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Preparing for a Career in Pharmacy

  • 90% Post-Graduate Year One (PGY1) Residency Match Rate for the PharmD Class of 2025
    • Exceeding the National Match Rate of 81%
  • 91% Overall Post-Graduate Training Match Rate (Includes three additional students who secured post-doctoral positions in the pharmaceutical industry.)

Learn about the diverse job prospects, expected salary range and post-graduate training opportunities for MCW Doctor of Pharmacy graduates.

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Academic Year in Review

Learn:

  • Utilizing the American Medical Association's Blood Pressure Measurement e-Learning Module

Innovate: 

  • How the MCW School of Pharmacy Prepares Students for Pharmaceutical Industry Careers

Engage: 

  • Opportunities for MCW PharmD Students to Engage in Leadership Roles and Community Service Activities

Advocate:

  • MCW Advocacy Day Exposes Students to Proposed Pharmacy-Related Legislation and Educates on Lobbying Best Practices

View the 2024-2025 Academic Year in Review

Our accelerated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program provides students with early access to clinical experiences, hands-on training in advanced practice skills such as physical assessment and interprofessional education experiences with a variety of other healthcare professionals and students. You'll also experience a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and an encouraging faculty and staff dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.  Learn more about our PharmD programTake the first step toward your pharmacy education at MCW

  • Requirements

    Interested in pursuing your pharmacy career at the MCW Pharmacy School? View more information on the application process and eligibility, including Requirements for International Students. 

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  • Curriculum

    The MCW Pharmacy School offers an innovative model of pharmacy education, preparing you to provide high quality healthcare in both urban and rural settings.

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  • Accreditation

    The MCW School of Pharmacy has been granted full Accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

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  • About Us

    Our goal is to transform healthcare through the advancement of innovative pharmacy practice and patient care models

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Recent News

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2025 MCW School of Pharmacy Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Program participants

Record Number of Applicants for Third Year of MCW Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Program

August 20, 2025

The MCW School of Pharmacy’s third annual Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Program has expanded to include both high school and college participants. The program saw a record number of 124 applicants this year, with 25 scholars accepted.

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School of Pharmacy Offers First International Clinical Rotation

June 25, 2025

Adam Crouse, MCW 2025 PharmD candidate, participates in an international APPE rotation in Guatemala.

MCW School of Pharmacy Class of 2026 Pinning Ceremony

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Class of 2026 Completing Didactic Coursework

June 19, 2025

The MCW School of Pharmacy awarded school pins to 38 students during the Class of 2026 Pinning Ceremony, recognizing their completion of didactic coursework and transition to full-time clinical rotations.

MCW School of Pharmacy recognizes 2025 Preceptors of the Year

MCW School of Pharmacy Recognizes 2025 Preceptors of the Year

May 29, 2025

The MCW School of Pharmacy recognizes the recipients of the 2024-2025 Preceptor of the Year Awards, who each embody the qualities, skills and values of the ideal preceptor and exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and practice.

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MCW School of Pharmacy Celebrates Class of 2025 PharmD Graduates

May 16, 2025

The MCW School of Pharmacy's Hooding Ceremony formally marked the transition of 43 student pharmacists to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates.

MCW School of Pharmacy 2025 Research and Scholarship Forum

2025 Research & Scholarship Forum Highlights Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Interprofessional Healthcare Team

May 9, 2025

The MCW School of Pharmacy's 2025 Research & Scholarship Forum exhibited findings of 66 projects, which aimed to improve patient care and medication outcomes.

Alumni Spotlight: Abby Mabie, PharmD

April 14, 2025

Alumna Abby Mabie, PharmD ('21) shares experiences from MCW and her PGY1 residency that led her to a staff pharmacist career at Children's Wisconsin.

MCW Advocacy Day teaches students skills to advocate for the pharmacy profession

MCW Advocacy Day Teaches Students Skills to Advocate for the Pharmacy Profession

March 13, 2025

During an on-campus Advocacy Day in March 2025, MCW pharmacy students learned about proposed legislation to advance the pharmacy profession. They gained advice on lobbying best practices.

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Milwaukee, WI 53226
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