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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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Milwaukee-area high school and college students are invited to apply for the Pre-Pharmacy Scholars career exploration program. Attend an on-campus summer boot camp and be matched with mentors for college and career guidance.
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Final PharmCAS application deadline is June 2, 2025.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year

Apply on PharmCAS by June 2, 2025
The school year for the Class of 2028 begins on Monday, July 7, 2025
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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

The Medical College of Wisconsin Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program prepares graduates for a range of rewarding career opportunities.

The PharmD Class of 2025 achieved a 90% post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency match rate, exceeding the national match rate of 81%. Three additional students secured post-doctoral positions in the pharmaceutical industry, for an overall post-graduate training match rate of 91%.

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

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2024 Academic Year in Review

Highlights:

  • 96% overall postgraduate training match rate
  • 64% of graduates are continuing their PGY1 residency training in Wisconsin
  • 300+ flu immunizations administered by students
  • New dual-degree program partnership with UW-Milwaukee
  • MCW-affiliated Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured awarded the Gold Seal of Excellence by the Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

View the 2024 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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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.

Alex Sperry, PharmD

Alumnus Reflects on Mentorship from MCW Professors Who Guided Him to Pharmaceutical Industry Career

March 11, 2025

During the beginning of his pharmacy school journey, Alex Sperry, PharmD '21 was interested in pharmaceutical compounding. The mentors he developed at the MCW School of Pharmacy directed him toward a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

MCW Pharmacy students utilize AMA e-Learning Module to improve blood pressure measurement skillset

MCW Pharmacy Students Utilize AMA e-Learning Module to Improve Blood Pressure Measurement Skillset

February 10, 2025

The MCW School of Pharmacy is one of the first pharmacy schools in the country to incorporate the American Medical Association’s blood pressure measurement e-learning series into its curriculum.

Preparing PharmD Students for Pharmaceutical Industry Careers

February 3, 2025

Opportunities for pharmacy students to build skills in the pharmaceutical industry can be hard to come by, especially in Wisconsin. Pharmacy students who want to pursue industry must be driven and work hard to build their CV.

MCW partners with Walgreens to offer specialty pharmacy residency

MCW Partners with Walgreens to Offer Specialty Pharmacy Residency

January 13, 2025

In June 2024, the MCW School of Pharmacy launched a new postgraduate year one (PGY1) residency program in partnership with Walgreens to train Doctor of Pharmacy graduates to become specialty pharmacists.

Rachael Jaszczenski, PharmD

Doctor of Pharmacy Alumna Makes an Impact on Pediatric Mental Health

December 20, 2024

MCW School of Pharmacy alumna Rachael Jaszczenski, PharmD, now practices at Children's Wisconsin as an inpatient pediatric pharmacist in both general pediatrics and mental health.

MCW pharmacy students initiated into leadership, academic honor societies

Pharmacy Students Initiated into Leadership, Academic Honor Societies

November 11, 2024

MCW pharmacy students were initiated into the pharmacy leadership society, Phi Lambda Sigma, and the pharmacy honor society, Rho Chi.

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