Prospective Student Information
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers a 3-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, reducing your college debt accrual and allowing you to begin your career one year sooner.
Weekly clinical experiences begin in the second session of your first year, including access to clinical rotations and research experiences at our shared campus partners Froedtert Hospital and Children's Wisconsin.
We are proud to offer small class sizes with approachable, supportive faculty who know students by name.
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Important Dates
July 10, 2025: PharmCAS Application Opens
April 1, 2026: Priority Application Deadline
June 1, 2026: Final Application Deadline
June 30, 2026: All prerequisite classes must be completed
July 6, 2026: Classes begin
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Admissions Planning Guide
This comprehensive guide includes details on the MCW admissions selection criteria, tips for the application, data on acceptance rate and average GPA, plus scholarship opportunities.
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Requirements
View the list of prerequisite courses, eligibility requirements, and information about the application and interview process.
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Undergraduate Dual Degree / Early Assurance Program
Students attending one of our partner undergraduate institutions in Wisconsin or Minnesota can earn their bachelor’s and PharmD in as little as six years.
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Financial Aid and Tuition
Learn more about the cost of MCW Pharmacy School tuition, and options for financing, scholarships, and financial aid.
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Student Housing Guide
This document will assist you with obtaining housing accommodations while you study at the MCW of Pharmacy.
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The MCW Pharmacy School is one of the few pharmacy schools in the country offering a three-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree, balancing more than a century of rich medical education traditions with cutting edge educational technologies and team-based learning models found in a 21st century pharmacy school curriculum. Our program offers small class sizes, significant one-on-one attention from high caliber faculty, and a supportive, approachable learning environment. Additionally, you will enjoy direct clinical exposure to many different medical specialties, including biomedical research, providing you with a wealth of options for your future career path.
Innovate
There is an increasing demand for pharmacists who can provide expanded services. MCW is answering the call by providing an innovative model of pharmacy education that is dedicated to developing a pipeline of new, world-class pharmacists for Wisconsin, to ensure high quality healthcare continues for future generations in both urban and rural communities throughout the state. As an MCW PharmD graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to practice at “the top of your license,” so you can fulfill all aspects of the expanding role of the pharmacist, including providing vaccines, strep tests and other patient care services.
Engage
As an MCW student, you will gain hands-on experience with our clinical partners at Froedtert Health, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Children’s Wisconsin, as well as clinics partnered with MCW campuses in Green Bay and Central Wisconsin. You will participate in providing vital services such as vaccination and immunization clinics in community health centers, at public events and in high schools, which will offer an in-depth view of the unique health needs of each community and the care that is required for the population. Finally, as an MCW Pharmacy School graduate, you will be trained to achieve the Triple Aim: better care, better health, lower cost – which contributes to higher quality care overall and better outcomes for both patients and the community.
Advocate
Your experience at MCW’s Pharmacy School will prepare you to become an advocate at the local, state and national level for providing greater access to primary and preventive care for patients at convenient locations in their community, advancing the role of the pharmacist in the patient care team, and evolving the healthcare delivery model to meet the needs of patients and the community.
Information for Prospective Students
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Frequently Asked Questions
View Frequently Asked Questions about the MCW School of Pharmacy, including topics related to the PharmD program, student life, pharmacy career opportunities and more.
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Academic Support and Enrichment
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Academic Calendar
The academic calendar includes important dates for the start and end of academic sessions, experiential education / clinical rotations and graduation festivities.
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Student Records
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Pharmacy School Office of Student Affairs.
MCW Pharmacy School
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
pharmacy@mcw.edu
(414) 955-7476
Kendra Kalscheur, MS
Program Manager II, Office of Student Affairs
kkalscheur@mcw.edu
(414) 955-2857
Angela Kowalski, MS
Enrollment Program Manager
akowalski@mcw.edu
(414) 955-2646
Sarah McDaniel, MEd
Education Program Coordinator II
smcdaniel@mcw.edu
(414) 955-2881
