As one of the nation’s leading PharmD programs, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy offers an innovative Doctor of Pharmacy program that will give you a competitive advantage and prepare you for pharmacy leadership and career success.
Home to a Tier 1 research university ranked 6th in the country for patents and research spending, you can access the vast resources available on the UW-Madison campus to pursue all of your interests, personal and professional.
Discover the Wisconsin difference at: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/programs/pharmd/before-you-apply/why-pharmacy-at-uw-madison/
World-class Education
Ranked 9th in the country as a top pharmacy school by U.S. News & World Report
Get advanced clinical training and hands-on experiential learning to develop the critical skills needed for exemplary patient care
Learn from renowned faculty and leading pharmacy practitioners, including preceptors who have been named Master Preceptor by AACP
Take part in innovative interprofessional programs on a leading health sciences campus to learn and collaborate with the medical, nursing, veterinary, and other health sciences students
Practice and learn at partner network of major hospitals, including three hospitals within walking distance
Access more than 2,000 clerkship rotations in five states and eight countries
Gain global experience with one of the largest global health programs in the nation
Dive into interdisciplinary research opportunities at one of the top pharmacy schools in NIH research funding within a premier research university
Outstanding Outcomes
Top 5 in the nation for residency matches
94% job placement within 90 days of graduation among those seeking employment
Average starting salary of more than $106,000 among those seeking employment
Among the top in the nation for licensure exam pass rates at 99% NAPLEX first-time pass rate
Largest alumni network in Wisconsin
Join the thousands of successful Pharmacy Badger alumni who launched their pharmacy career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy.
Madison, Wisconsin
Naplex Pass Rate
99.20%
Acceptance
33.33%
Average GPA
3.50
Cost
$21,711
Reputation
Very High
Cost of Living
123%
OVERVIEW
Institution Type
Public
Accreditation
Full Accreditation
Program Length
4 years
Program Structure
Traditional
Total Admitted Students
130 students
Dual Program
PharmD/M.P.H.
Foreign Application
Yes
ADMISSION
Minimum GPA
2.80
Average GPA
3.50
Minimum PCAT
77%tile
Minimum Prepharmacy
2 years
Admission Ratio
3:01
APPLICATION
Early Decision
No
Supplement Application
Yes
Bachelor Requirement
No
PCAT Requirement
Yes
Interview Requirement
Yes
Letter of Reference
3
US Residency
Yes
COST: IN-STATE
First-Year Tuition
$21,711
Second-Year Tuition
$21,711
Third-Year Tuition
$21,711
Fourth-Year Tuition
$29,760
COST: OUT-OF-STATE
First-Year Tuition
$39,554
Second-Year Tuition
$39,554
Third-Year Tuition
$39,554
Fourth-Year Tuition
$53,600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
2/1/2019
ACADEMIC DETAILS
Research Prowness
217.86%
Academic Reputation
Very High
Number of Publications
516
COST OF LIVING
Cost of Living
123%
Room & Board per year
$13,920
Room & Board per month
$1,160
Women
66%
Men
34%
CONTACT INFORMATION
777 Highland Ave
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Jeremy Altschafl
DETAILED INFORMATION
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