School of Arts and Sciences
Dual-Degree Pharmacy Programs
Accelerated Pharmacy Program Options
Starting in Fall 2025, Concordia College offers dual-degree pathways in partnership with select institutions that allow students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the partnering school.
Students typically spend their first three years at Concordia to complete their foundational coursework in chemistry, biology, math, and the liberal arts while pursuing their major. Upon meeting the academic and admission requirements for the partner institution’s school of pharmacy, students transfer to complete the PharmD curriculum. Credits earned during the first year(s) of pharmacy school are transferred back to Concordia to fulfill the remaining requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. These accelerated dual-degree pharmacy programs are designed to be completed in six to seven years rather than eight years through the traditional route.
Medical College of Wisconsin 3+3 Program
Students who major in biochemistry or biosciences with a pharmacy concentration have the option of pursuing a dual-degree program with the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. With the MCW 3+3 pathway, they will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia in either biochemistry or biosciences with a pharmacy concentration and a PharmD degree from MCW in just six years rather than the traditional eight.
North Dakota State University 3+4 Program
Students who major in biosciences with a pharmacy concentration can shorten their academic completion time through a dual-degree program with North Dakota State University in Fargo. With the NDSU 3+4 pathway, they will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in biosciences with a pharmacy concentration from Concordia and both a Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical sciences degree and a PharmD degree from NDSU in seven years or less.