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Created: Tue, 09/10/2019 - 23:46
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Institution Name University of Wisconsin - Madison
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Wisconsin - Madison
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Street 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
Street 2 777 Highland Ave
Street 3
City Madison
State Wisconsin
Zip 53705
Country United States
Program Location: Wisconsin
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? March 1, 2027
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? November 2, 2026
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Priority in scholarship offers.
Guaranteed interview for applicants who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
Benefit of knowing your admission decision sooner.
We participate in rolling admissions and the class can fill as the final application deadline approaches.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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? Not Required
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
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: In order to qualify for the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, students must have attended UW–Madison prior to entering the School of Pharmacy and must meet all degree requirements. The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is not a major, but is a milestone degree granted to current Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students while working toward the PharmD degree. More detailed information about this degree may be found here: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/pharmacy/pharmacy/pharmaceutical-sciences-bs/
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 132
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 135
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 140
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 51
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
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: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/dual-degree/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Share Our Student Success & Become a Badger Student Pharmacist:
-Ranked #6 by U.S. News & World Report
-Over $900,000 in scholarships will be offered to incoming PharmD students for the upcoming academic year
-High residency placement rate: 97% in 2026 and 100% in 2025
-NAPLEX pass rate of 94.2%
-99% of our graduates obtain employment within 6 months of graduation
-A world-class leader in pharmacy education, research, and service for more than 140 years (established in 1883)
-More than 9,000 Badger Pharmacy alumni across the U.S. and around the world support our students as mentors, preceptors, job recruiters, and instructors
-Customize your PharmD curriculum through our Scholars in Pharmacy (SIP) program with a path of distinction, certificate, PharmD/MPH dual degree, or the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences Residency Track (APPE-RT)
-1,500+ available clerkship rotations across diverse practice areas
-Hands-on research opportunities supported by over $19 million in sponsored research grants
-Global health coursework and experiences in Belize and Guatemala, along with International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in Belize, China, England, Oman, South Africa, Spain, and Thailand
-Member of the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC), which provides an integrated learning environment and encourages interprofessional collaboration. Students have access to healthcare professionals and a network of hospitals
-A small, caring community that has access to all the benefits of a large university
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
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: 32
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Math Calculus 3
Statistics Statistics 3
Chemistry General Chemistry I with Lab 4
Chemistry General Chemistry II with Lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry Lab 2
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I with Lab 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II or Advanced Biology (Lab Preferred) 3
Microbiology Microbiology 3
Physiology Human or Comparative Physiology 3
Physics Physics 3
English Composition / Writing College-level English Composition courses will satisfy (Current UW-Madison students must complete the "Communication A" requirement). Requirement will be satisfied if you earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to matriculation. The English composition prerequisite must be completed at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada. 3
General Elective(s) 1 course of General Elective Coursework in any of the following subjects: Social Science, Communication, Humanities, Cultural Studies, or Foreign Language. Requirement will be satisfied if you earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to matriculation. 3
General Elective(s) 1 course of General Elective Coursework in any of the following subjects: Social Science, Communication, Humanities, Cultural Studies, or Foreign Language. Requirement will be satisfied if you earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to matriculation. 3
General Elective(s) 1 course of General Elective Coursework in any of the following subjects: Social Science, Communication, Humanities, Cultural Studies, or Foreign Language. Requirement will be satisfied if you earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to matriculation. 3
General Elective(s) 1 course of General Elective Coursework in any of the following subjects: Social Science, Communication, Humanities, Cultural Studies, or Foreign Language. Requirement will be satisfied if you earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to matriculation. 3
Other Additional elective coursework, if needed. A total of 72 credits, including prerequisites, must be completed before enrolling in the PharmD program. 19
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Applicants must complete all required prerequisites (including the 72 credit hour minimum) by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the PharmD program for the Fall 2027 term.
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:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Applicants must complete all required prerequisites (including the 72 credit hour minimum) by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the PharmD program.

All science prerequisites must be completed within ten years of the desired year of entry and prior to the start term. If you have questions about this policy, please contact the PharmD Admissions Office.

All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

If AP/IB tests appear as completed courses on your pre-pharmacy transcript, we will honor your school’s test score requirements. For example, if you earn credit for general chemistry at your college through an AP test, the PharmD program will give you credit for this course. If you completed prerequisite coursework at UW–Madison, AP and IB test credits will be granted according to the UW‒Madison Credit by Exam policies.

The English composition prerequisite must be completed at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada.

To view additional prerequisite policies, please visit: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/prerequisites/
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/prerequisites/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: Creating a UW-Madison PharmD Admissions Portal is required for all applicants and must be completed in order for your application to be reviewed for potential interview selection. Applicants use the admissions portal to monitor their admissions status. For example, interview and admission decisions are posted on your personal UW-Madison PharmD Admissions Portal. Applicants can create an admissions portal account as soon as they have a PharmCAS ID. The UW-Madison PharmD Admissions Portal can be created here: https://sa.pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmdapply/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required? Two (2)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Applicants are required to submit two (2) letters of recommendation/evaluations via PharmCAS.

1. One of the two letters must be from a college-level instructor (professor, lecturer, teaching assistant). A letter from a science instructor is preferred.
2. The second letter should be from a reference who knows you professionally such as a work or volunteer supervisor, pharmacist, professor, lecturer, teaching/research assistant, or academic advisor. We will not accept letters from a politician, friend, family member, or coworker of equal standing.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Some international credits may be counted towards our prerequisite courses. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by WES and submitted to PharmCAS.

All applicants are required to attend (in-person) an accredited U.S. or Canadian university for at least one full-time semester (12 credits) prior to being considered for admission. The English composition prerequisite must be completed at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada.

To view the additional requirements for international applicants, please visit our website: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/admissions/international-students/
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: International applicants and non-native English speakers must submit the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test to PharmCAS if your native language is not English. Applicants must achieve an overall TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 with minimum subscores of 4.0, 7.0 on the IELTS, or a 125 on the Duolingo English Test. The TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test will be waived if certain requirements are met. For more information, please visit: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/admissions/international-students/
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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. Due to the nature of the curriculum, we are unable to accept advanced-standing transfer students from other PharmD programs. International applicants must submit additional materials with their application. All applicants are required to attend (in-person) an accredited U.S. or Canadian university for at least one full-time semester (12 credits) prior to being considered for admission.
For more information, please visit: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/admissions/international-students/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 UW–Madison School of Pharmacy offers both on‑campus and virtual interview options. If invited to interview, we encourage applicants to choose the format that works best for them. Interview days are scheduled on a first‑come basis, and all applicants are reviewed equally regardless of whether they select an on‑campus or virtual interview.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/application-timeline/#interviews
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Before March 1
• The PharmD program requires a $200 admission deposit when an applicant accepts an offer of admission.
• This $200 deposit is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.

After March 1
• An additional $300 deposit is required.
• Applicants admitted after March 1 must pay the full $500 deposit at the time they accept an offer.

The deposit is forfeited if a student does not enroll in the PharmD program for the term in which they were admitted.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2027-09-02
Additional details for accepted applicants: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/pharmd/admitted-students/
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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