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Medical College of Wisconsin 3+3 Program

Concordia’s chemistry department offers a dual-degree accelerated pharmacy program in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin. Students will complete three years of coursework at Concordia as they pursue a major in biochemistry or biosciences with a pharmacy concentration. The next three years of study will be at MCW to complete their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) coursework. In just six years, students will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Early Assurance Admission to the MCW PharmD Program

Concordia College students have the opportunity to secure direct admission into the Medical College of Wisconsin's Doctor of Pharmacy program through the Early Assurance pathway.

How it Works:

  1. Apply. Complete your application materials for the MCW Early Assurance admission program during your freshman or sophomore year at Concordia (by the end of January).

  2. Interview. Participate in an Early Entrance Interview with MCW pharmacy faculty.

  3. Provisional Admission. Upon acceptance, receive provisional admission to the PharmD program.

  4. Remain on Track at Concordia. Stay enrolled full time at Concordia (minimum 12 credits per semester) and complete all of Concordia's Core, degree, and major coursework in the approved 3+3 program plan.

  5. Prerequisites. Complete all pharmacy prerequisite courses within three consecutive years.

Program Benefits

  • Direct admission consideration into the cutting-edge PharmD program at MCW.
  • Invitations to at least two MCW Pharmacy School events each year while enrolled at Concordia.
  • A dedicated MCW faculty mentor for academic and professional guidance.
  • Save time and earn income sooner at one of the few pharmacy schools in the country offering a three-year PharmD degree.

MCW Prerequisites

Dr. Julie Mach, Chair/Associate Professor of Chemistry

Through this partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Pharmacy School, Concordia students will complete their Doctor of Pharmacy degree and start their career in only six years.

Program Eligibility

To be eligible for the MCW 3+3 accelerated pharmacy program, you must be a Concordia College student who wishes to complete both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Concordia and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from MCW in six years through reverse transfer of credits and pursuing one of the following majors:

Streamlined Path

  1. Apply to the MCW Pharmacy School for Early Assurance Direct Admission by the end of January in your freshman or sophomore year at Concordia.

  2. Participate in an Early Entrance Interview at MCW and receive a faculty recommendation.

  3. Formally accept the offer of provisional admission.

  4. Stay enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits per semester) at Concordia while completing all coursework and degree requirements.

Next Steps After MCW Admission

After receiving Early Assurance acceptance into the dual-degree MCW PharmD program, students must do the following to maintain guaranteed admission:

  • Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Concordia.
  • Complete all required prerequisites with a grade of C or higher.
  • Replace any prerequisite course grade below C (students are placed on probation until resolved).
  • Complete all Concordia Core Curriculum, B.A. degree, major coursework, and PEAK requirements within three consecutive years.
  • Participate in a pre-matriculation interview, drug screening, and criminal background check as required by MCW.
  • Maintain lawful residency status and comply with all MCW policies.

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The Medical College of Wisconsin has one of the few pharmacy schools in the country offering a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree located in an academic medical center.

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Dr. Julie Mach
Chair/Associate Professor, Chemistry Chemistry, Neuroscience
P 218.299.3112
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