Earn a Bachelor's and Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in just 6 years
The ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ (³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ) Pharmacy School offers an accelerated pathway to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy.
The Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program allows students at one of our 14 partner undergraduate institutions to secure their seat in ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ's PharmD program early, plus begin their career sooner.
Start your Pharmacy Career up to 2 Years Sooner
Learn More about the Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program
Angela Kowalski, MS, is happy to meet with you to discuss your participation in the Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program!
How the Dual-Degree Program Works
Following program acceptance, your seat will be reserved in ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ's PharmD program
Complete all prerequisite courses and interview successfully
Begin ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ's PharmD program
At the end of your PY1 year at ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ, you earn your bachelor's from your undergraduate institution
After three years at ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ, become a Doctor of Pharmacy!
Benefits
Earn your bachelor's and PharmD in as little as 6 years
Enter the job market or residency training 1-2 years sooner
Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program students are paired with a faculty mentor from ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ
Gain access to career discussions and shadowing opportunities with ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ's clinical partners
Why Choose the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ 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)
- Partnership with Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, just a short drive from the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ campus
Accelerated Curriculum
- One of few institutions in the country where you can earn your PharmD in three years (instead of four)
- Early clinical experiences begin in the second quarter of your first year
- Years 1 & 2: Weekly clinical rotations (every Friday) β Apply classroom knowledge and develop hands-on skills consistently
- Year 3: Immersed in various practice sites full-time
Unique Learning Environment
- Customize your PharmD education through academic concentrations (Options include Research, Population Health, Specialized Pharmacy Practice, Entrepreneurship & Leadership)
- Small class sizes with approachable, supportive faculty who know students by name
Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program Partner Schools
Our Dual-Degree / Early Assurance Program Partner Schools
The ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School has partnered with a number of schools across the state to help you accelerate your path towards a career in pharmacy. With an ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ PharmD degree, you'll be prepared to fulfill all aspects of the expanding role of the pharmacist, including administering vaccines, conducting basic medical tests (strep throat, flu, etc.), performing physical assessments and helping patients manage chronic diseases such as diabetes. You'll graduate with all the tools you need to provide superior healthcare and increase the quality of life for your patients and your community.
Alverno College
Whether you want to prepare life-saving medications for patients or work in a research laboratory to develop the next cure, Alvernoβs 3+3 dual-degree program can prepare you for a rewarding career.
Beloit College
The 3+3 and 4+3 dual degree program developed by Beloit College and the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School provides students the opportunity toΒ obtain both a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctor of Pharmacy with two completion options.Β
Carroll University
The 3+3 dual degree program developed by Carroll University and the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School allows students participating in Carrollβs Target Health Sciences program to earn a BA or BS degree from Carroll and a PharmD degree from the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School in just six years.
Carthage College
The 3+3 or 4+3 program with Carthage College allows students two completion options to gain a bachelor's degree and PharmD degree in six or seven years.Β
Concordia College β Moorhead (MN)
The 3+3 partnership program with Concordia College β Moorhead enables students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a PharmD from the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School in only six years.
Lawrence University
The 3+3 or 4+3 program with Lawrence University allows students two completion options to gain a bachelor's degree and PharmD degree in six or seven years.
Marquette University
The 3+3 partnership program with the College of Health Sciences and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences allows a Marquette University student to earn a BA or BS degree and a PharmD from the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School in just six years.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
The 4+3 partnership program with Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) allows students early assurance admission into the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School
Mount Mary University
The 4+3 partnership program provides Mount Mary students early assurance admission intoΒ the PharmD program at the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School.Β
Ripon College
The partnership between Ripon College and the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy school allows students to earn a Bachelor's Degree AND a Doctor of Pharmacy in just six years.
St. Norbert College
Qualified St. Norbert College students participating in the 3+3 program can gain early assurance admission to the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School through a partnership between the two institutions.
UW-Milwaukee
The early assurance direct admission program allows students to obtain both a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Biological Sciences (General Biology), Microbiology, or Biochemistry from UWM and a PharmD from ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ in a total of six years.
Viterbo University
The 3+3 agreement allows students to obtain both a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in biology or biochemistry from Viterbo and a doctor of pharmacy degree from ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ in six years (3+3).
Wisconsin Lutheran College
For students interested in a career in pharmacy, Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) offers a pioneering 3+3 dual-degree program with the ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Pharmacy School Office of Student Affairs.
³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Pharmacy School
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.Β
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-7476
Angela Kowalski, MS
Enrollment Program Manager
akowalski@mcw.edu
(414) 955-2646
