Admission to the PharmD Program

While admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is competitive, we evaluate every applicant holistically to find those who have the background and ambition to become pharmacy leaders. We do not require or prefer a bachelor’s degree for admission; however, all applicants must complete 72 credits of prerequisite courses at any accredited college/university, which typically takes two to three years to complete.

UW–Madison offers Early Assurance for high school seniors and first-semester undergrads admitted to a Universities of Wisconsin campus. Learn more about Early Assurance, which provides an early pathway to the UW–Madison PharmD program with conditional admission.

Application Process

Getting ready to apply to the UW–Madison PharmD program? Learn more about the PharmD application process for a detailed description of what to expect and required materials, details about the interview process, and admission policies.

Application Process

Admissions Timeline

With our rolling admissions process, we review all applications as they are completed and verified by PharmCAS, filling seats in the class throughout the application cycle.

• Priority application deadline for Fall 2026: November 3, 2025
• Final application deadline for Fall 2026: March 2, 2026

Application Timeline

Prerequisites

To ensure continued academic success, all applicants must meet our prerequisite course requirements in order to be considered for admission to the PharmD program. A minimum of 72 credits of prerequisite college-level coursework is required from any accredited college/university.

Prerequisite Course Requirements

Selection Criteria

We are looking for leaders, achievers, and those who seek to make a difference. Our Admissions Committee reviews all applicants holistically using five selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to specific questions about admissions, prerequisites, and financial aid.

FAQs