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Earn a Bachelor's and PharmD in 6 Years

Students at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN can earn their bachelor's and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees in just six years — two years faster than the traditional route.

The Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Pharmacy School allows you to reduce college debt accrual and start your career sooner.

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How the Concordia/MCW Partnership Works

Learn about early assurance admission, program benefits, eligibility, and other next steps for applying to this unique program.
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Why Choose MCW School of Pharmacy?

Key Location

  • Access to clinical rotations and research experiences at some of the top facilities in the country
  • Shared campus and partnerships with Froedtert Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Children's Wisconsin (Level I Pediatric Trauma Center)

Accelerated Curriculum

  • One of few institutions in the country where you can earn your PharmD in 3 years (instead of 4)
  • Early clinical experiences begin in the second quarter of your first year and continue weekly

Unique Learning Environment

  • Small class sizes with approachable, supportive faculty who know students by name
  • Pass/Fail grading system to encourage students' collaboration and development of life-long learning skills

Customize Your PharmD

  • Academic Concentrations enhance your visibility in a competitive market for jobs and postgraduate residencies
  • Concentration options: Research, Population Health, Specialized Pharmacy Practice, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Concordia creates fast-track pharmacy program with Medical College of Wisconsin

Partnership between Concordia College and the Medical College of Wisconsin creates an accelerated 3+3 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program that allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a PharmD in just six years — two years faster than the traditional route.
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