University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy
www.pharmacy.wisc.edu
DESCRIPTION
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy was established in 1883, it was the first school of pharmacy to offer a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy. It was also the nation's first to award doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, the history of pharmacy, social studies of pharmacy, continuing education, and one of the first in pharmacy administration.- The mission of the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy is to educate, train, and maintain competency of highly-skilled pharmacists and scientists; to create, transmit, and apply new knowledge based on cutting-edge research in the pharmaceutical, social, and clinical sciences; and to enhance the quality of life through improved health for the people of Wisconsin and the global community.
CURRICULUM
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum provides students with course work and clinical preparation that is basic to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and the therapeutic use, appropriateness, selection, monitoring, and cost-effectiveness of drugs. Students participate in a variety of learning opportunities that are necessary for educating and counseling patients, and for understanding and appreciating the social, emotional, and psychological implications of disease.
The Pharm.D. professional program fulfills the educational aspect of the requirements for licensure as a pharmacist. The program prepares students to practice in community or hospital settings, in technological or administrative positions in the pharmaceutical industry, and for some teaching positions in schools or colleges of pharmacy.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
No December 01PCAT
YesTUITION
- 2007 State Resident: 5861 Non-Resident: 11986 Fees Mandatory: 0 Fee Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
| Course Requirements | Semester Hours |
| Biology with lab | 8 |
| General Chemuistry with lab | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry with lab | 8 |
| Physics with lab | 8 |
| Micro-economics | 3-4 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Behaviorial Science | 3 |
| Ethics Study | 4 |
| Communication | 4 |
| Calculus | 4 |
| Total Required Credits | 62 |
- Academic Achievement
- Communication Skills, Oral and Written
- Community Service/Volunteer Activities
- Completion of required pre-Pharm.D. course work
- Cultural Competence (the ability to interact skillfully and successfully with people from diverse cultural communities)
- Diversity of background and experiences (e.g., gender, racial/ethnic/cultural heritage, socioeconomic class, ability/disability, age, first-generation in college, geography, historical underrepresentation, multicultural and/or international experience, sexual identity/orientation)
- 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
- State of Residence
- Accreditation Status
- Full
Admitted Student Profile
2006- Average: 3.67
- Range: 20-40
- Admitted-Ratio: 3:1
ADDRESS
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy777 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705-2222
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