Who is a student that is taking the courses necessary to be considered for admission to the professional Pharm.D. program or the B.S. Pharmacology & Toxicology program at the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy.
Pre-pharmacy is not a major, but rather an intention.
100
PharmCAS
What is the centralized application for most pharmacy schools?
UW-Madison requires the completion of a supplemental application.
100
Pharm.D.
What is the acronym for the Doctor of Pharmacy Program?
100
2
What is the number of Pharmacy schools currently in Wisconsin?
-Concordia and UW-Madison
200
Lake Mendota & Lake Monona
What are the two lakes that surround the city of Madison?
200
3.5
What is the average GPA of the last admitted Pharm.D. class?
Students who are admitted typically have a GPA that ranges from a 3.0-4.0. The GPA is only one aspect of the selection criteria.
200
November 1
What is application deadline for the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy?
Traditional admissions process as opposed to rolling admission.
200
4 years
What is the length of time to complete a Pharm.D. beyond pre-pharmacy course work?
200
129
What is the number of accredited Pharmacy schools in the United States?
300
Camp Randall
What is the UW Badgers football stadium?
300
2-4 years
What is the number of years students typically complete their pre-pharmacy course work?
Depends on math placements and personal academic choices.
300
140
What is the number of students admitted into the UW School of Pharmacy program each year?
300
IPPE
What is an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience?
-300 hours in years 1-3
300
Approximately 230,000
What is the estimated number of practicing pharmacists in the United States?
400
State Street
What is the central street that connects the UW-Madison campus to the State Capitol?
State Street is filled with shops, galleries, restaurants, night spots, museums, and cultural destinations.
400
68 credits
What is the number of credits needed to be eligible for Pharm.D. admission?
400
$9,416
What is the UWSOP tuition per semester for WI residents?
-One of the lowest tuition rates in the country
-Subject to change
-Reciprocity with Minnesota
400
APPE
What is an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience?
-Also known as a clerkship or rotation
-1400 hours in the 4th year of Pharmacy School
400
$107,000
What is average salary of a working pharmacist in Madison, WI?
500
Memorial Union
What is the building located on Madison's Lake Mendota?
Memorial Union is a place where people meet, eat, hear music, and relax.
Memorial Union is home to the terrace, one of Madison's most popular gathering spots.
500
12
What is the number of admissions criteria used by the admissions committee to select each Pharm.D. class?
Admissions criteria:
Academic Achievement
Communication Skills, Oral and Written
Community Service/Volunteer Activities
Completion of required pre-Pharm.D. course work
Cultural Competence
Diversity of background and experiences
Extracurricular Activities
Interest and Experience in Pharmacy and/or Other Health Care Areas and/or Research
Leadership Experience
Personal Attributes
Personal Talents and Skills
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) Scores