St. Norbert College and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy have teamed up to offer an accelerated, six-year dual-degree pathway that gets you to your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) faster — and with significant savings. Through this innovative 3+3 program, high-achieving SNC students earn both a bachelor’s degree and a PharmD two years ahead of the traditional timeline.

This early assurance program is ideal for driven students who are ready to commit to a career in pharmacy and want to maximize their time, experience and earning potential.

With a PharmD from MCW, you’ll be equipped to meet the evolving demands of the pharmacy profession and make a meaningful impact in your community. Choosing the dual-degree program through St. Norbert College gives you a competitive edge — combining academic excellence, hands-on experience and career-focused support. Benefits include:

• Accelerated timeline: Complete both your bachelor’s degree and PharmD in just six years; saving time and tuition.
• Early assurance admission: Secure your spot in MCW’s PharmD program while still an undergraduate at SNC.
• Early clinical experience: Begin weekly clinical rotations in your first year at MCW, gaining real-world exposure from day one.
• Mentorship and career support: Work closely with faculty mentors from both SNC and MCW, and access shadowing opportunities with clinical partners.
• Small class sizes: Thrive in the personalized, student-centered learning environments at both SNC and MCW.

Pharmacists play a vital role in today’s healthcare system. They administer vaccines, conduct health screenings, manage chronic conditions, and educate patients, all while serving as trusted and accessible healthcare professionals. A PharmD opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across clinical, research, academic and industry settings. Here are just some of the potential careers students with a PharmD pursue:

• Clinical Pharmacist
• Community/Retail Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Medical Science Liaison
• Pharmacogenomics Specialist
• Infectious Disease Pharmacist
• Oncology Pharmacist
• Pediatric Pharmacist
• Geriatric Pharmacist
• Managed Care Pharmacist
• Public Health Pharmacist