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Academics

The School of Pharmacy offers programs of education at the undergraduate, professional, and graduate levels, as well as continuing education courses for professionals.

Undergraduate Degree

B.S. in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Focusing on the principles by which chemicals affect the health of humans and animals.

Professional Degree

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
The Pharm.D. is the entry-level degree for practicing pharmacists.

Graduate Degrees

*Please note: Graduate degree recipients do not become licensed pharmacists.

Pharmacy (M.S. - terminal degree)
Training for innovative health system pharmacy administration and managerial leadership. Applicants must hold the Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Wisconsin. This program is combined with the Administrative Residency (PGY-1 & 2) at UW Hospitals and Clinics.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.)
Providing interdisciplinary education and preparation for research in the fields of Drug Discovery, Drug Action, and Drug Delivery.
Social and Administrative Sciences in Pharmacy (M.S., Ph.D.)
Preparing students for research in drug use, patient and provider communication and behaviors, health outcomes, pharmacy practice, and more.

Certificate Programs

Overview
An introduction to all certificate programs: Consumer Health Advocacy, Global Health, and Patient Safety.
Consumer Health Advocacy Certificate
Become an adept advocate for health care consumers.
Global Health Certificate
Focuses on global health topics that transcend national boundaries, emphasizing health and disease in developing countries.
Patient Safety Certificate
Applying systems engineering and design to reduce medical errors.

Residency Programs

Community Pharmacy Residency Program
Offering practice experiences and opportunities for teaching and research for PharmD graduates.

Professional Development

Extension Services in Pharmacy
Providing continuing education for pharmacists and employees of the Pharmaceutical Industry, including custom curriculum development.