Pharmacy partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
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.
Primary Major Credential
B.S.
Offered As
Dual-degree program
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.
- Apply to the dual-degree program as an SNC student.
- Complete all prerequisite coursework and meet MCW’s admission requirements. SNC students typically declare a natural science or biomedical major.
- Begin the PharmD program at MCW after three years at SNC.
- Earn your bachelor’s degree from SNC after completing your first year at MCW.
- Graduate with your PharmD after three years at 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
