The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy offers a 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program located on a premier academic health campus with nationally-ranked hospitals, health systems, faculty, and research. MCW offers a rigorous, student-centered, small-class approach to teaching. Classes begin in person, in early July.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy offers a 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program located on a premier academic health campus with nationally-ranked hospitals, health systems, faculty, and research. MCW offers a rigorous, student-centered, small-class approach to teaching. Classes begin in person, in early July.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: Medical College of Wisconsin
Street 2: School of Pharmacy
Street 3: 8701 Watertown Plank Road
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Zip: 53226
Country: United States

Program Location:: Wisconsin
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: General Contact Information
  Phone (Work): 414-955-7476
  Email: pharmacy@mcw.edu
- Name: Abir T. El-Alfy
  Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): 414-955-2858
  Email: aelalfy@mcw.edu
- Name: Kendra Kalscheur
  Title: Enrollment and Student Affairs Manager
  Phone (Work): 414-955-2857
  Email: kkalscheur@mcw.edu
- Name: Angela Kowlaski
  Title: Enrollment Program Manager
  Phone (Work): 414-955-2646
  Email: akowalski@mcw.edu
- Name: Hope Goes
  Title: Student Affairs Coordinator
  Email: hgoes@mcw.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school
- https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school/prospective-students/requirements
- https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school/prospective-students/chat-with-us
- https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school/prospective-students/visit-us

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : April 1, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applications received by the priority deadline are eligible for more scholarship opportunities.


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Quarter (4 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Preferred
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 3 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
Only students enrolled in dual degree/early assurance program with our partner undergraduate schools are eligible. The articulation agreements state that the first-year classes of the PharmD program reverse transfer to the respective undergraduate programs and students are granted the bachelor's degree. 


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 42
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy offers a three-year, year-round Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center which includes access to Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, and numerous other facilities. 

MCW’s PharmD graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to practice at the top of their license and contribute to patient-centered care within a team-based model, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in concert with other healthcare professionals. MCW prepares the next generation of pharmacists to meet the growing healthcare needs of society, and MCW PharmD students complete more than 2,200 clinical practice hours. A pharmacy career offers individuals the opportunity to encourage wellness in the community and the chance to improve the lives of those they serve every day. MCW prepares graduates for both direct-to-career options (working in a pharmacy immediately following graduation) and post-graduate training options (such as residencies and fellowships). 

The MCW School of Pharmacy’s PharmD program has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Upon receiving full Accreditation status, the MCW School of Pharmacy has demonstrated, to the satisfaction of ACPE, that its PharmD program complies with stringent accreditation standards. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for pharmacist licensure examinations upon successful completion of the PharmD program. 

To view our upcoming virtual visits, please visit https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school/prospective-students/visit-us

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.00
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.50
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
The average cumulative GPA for the most recently admitted cohort of students was 3.10. 

The average prerequisite GPA for the most recently admitted cohort of students was 3.20.

Prerequisite courses must be a minimum of three semester credits or approximate quarter hours and be completed with a grade of C or better (pass or satisfactory on a competency-based scale).

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 72
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 27
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
All Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) or College in the Schools (CIS) credit may be accepted if it appears on a college transcript.

All prerequisite courses must be completed by June 30. Students considering applying for admission to the MCW School of Pharmacy must complete 72 credit hours of undergraduate study prior to matriculating to be considered for federal financial aid assistance. 

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology. Recommended courses include Foundations of Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Marine Biology, Human Structure, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Animal Physiology. Lab preferred but not required.

Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Advanced Biology. Recommended courses include Genetics, Neuroscience, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Bacteriology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Genomics. Lab preferred but not required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 1. Lab required.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 2. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1. Lab required.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 2. Lab preferred but not required.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Intro to Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Accounting or Business Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: College Algebra. Must be a 100-level or higher Math course. Calculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus with Geometry are accepted.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Must be a 100-level or higher English, Literature, Reading, or Writing course.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Must be a 100-level or higher Public Speaking, Speech, or Communication course.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Semester Hours (Min): 12

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
June 30

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Online and hybrid taught classes may be accepted only from a regionally-accredited university, college, or community college in the U.S. or Canada.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
For Summer 2025 admission, all prerequisites must be completed by June 30, 2025. You are not required to have a bachelor's degree to start the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. A bachelor's degree in the sciences from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. will typically satisfy all prerequisites for the MCW School of Pharmacy. 

A final official transcript will be required prior to the start of classes in the desired year of entry. Accepted applicants are instructed to arrange for their official spring 2025 transcripts to be sent directly to PharmCAS as soon as they are available and before the cycle closes on June 30, 2025. Please visit PharmCAS's Academic Update page for additional information: https://www.pharmcas.org/application-instructions/academic-update

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school/prospective-students/requirements
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: Yes
If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:: GRE, MCAT

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
Evaluations from individuals are preferred. Inquire with the Office of Student Affairs directly for additional guidance: pharmacy@mcw.edu.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
Evaluations from individuals are preferred. Inquire with the Office of Student Affairs directly for additional guidance: pharmacy@mcw.edu.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Applicants are required to submit at least three evaluations, and up to four are permitted. Applicants can submit evaluations from sources such as college professors, work supervisors, volunteer supervisors, or research supervisors. Recommenders must know you in a professional capacity.

We do not accept evaluations from family, friends, or clergy. 

The letters of recommendation are submitted through PharmCAS.

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
The cost of tuition is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. 

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
International (F1 visa, J1 visa, or international degree) students interested in applying to the MCW Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program must satisfy the standard admission requirements. International coursework may partially or fully satisfy the pre-pharmacy course requirements as determined by the MCW School of Pharmacy. 

In addition to the standard admission requirements, international applicants must submit a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation from the World Education Service (WES) to PharmCAS. Students who hold a pharmacy degree from a recognized school of pharmacy outside of the U.S. and are admitted to the PharmD program at MCW will be placed into the first year of the program and may be considered for advanced standing.

On the PharmCAS application, enter your name as it appears on your passport. If the name on your academic record is different from that on your passport, enter the name from your academic record in the “Alternate Name” section.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
MCW accepts only Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) test scores submitted directly to PharmCAS. Scores are considered valid only if earned within two years of the intended first term at MCW. (For example, no earlier than July 1, two years prior.) The recommended minimum score is 90.

International applicants are exempt from submitting English-proficiency scores via the TOEFL under the following circumstances: 1) The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher completed in its entirety in the United States or another majority English-speaking country, or 2) the applicant’s native language is English. 

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
The MCW School of Pharmacy admits students on a rolling basis, conducting monthly interviews. 

Each student participating in an interview day will receive a program overview and complete 1) a 30-minute writing exercise, 2) two individual face-to-face interviews with MCW School of Pharmacy faculty members, and 3) a tour of the MCW-Milwaukee campus. 

The Faculty Admission Committee reviews the interview results and makes a final recommendation regarding admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Admitted students pay a non-refundable electronic deposit of $100, which is applied to their first term’s tuition.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-07-07
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Following an interview, letters of admission will be sent by email and postal mail within one week of being admitted into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Students will be required to complete all items on the Matriculation Requirements checklist by June 30.

Accepted applicants with remaining coursework must complete all courses by June 30 prior to the start of the academic year.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: Yes
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes