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PharmD, PharmTox, and Graduate Student Resources

Pre-School of Pharmacy Handbook

Table of Contents

  1. Overview: School of Pharmacy
  2. Overview: Doctor of Pharmacy Program
  3. Overview: PharmTox Program
  4. Pre-Pharmacy Frequently Asked Questions
  5. Academic Advising
  6. PharmD Prerequisite Course Requirements for UW–Madison Students:
    1. Course List
    2. BSPS Course Requirements
    3. Important Notes
  7. Pharmacy & Healthcare Related Course Options for Undergraduate Students
  8. PharmD Selection Criteria and Admission Statistics
  9. PharmD Career Options
  10. Residency
  11. BS Pharmacology and Toxicology Prerequisite Course Requirements for UW–Madison Students
  12. PharmTox Selection Criteria and Admission Statistics
  13. Admissions Timeline
  14. Parallel Plans
  15. Post-SOAR Follow-Up and Next Steps

 

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The information, policies, and rules contained herein are subject to change. The information in this handbook is current as of May 22, 2026.

Questions About Our Programs?

PharmD Program:
Amy Zwaska
Pre-Pharmacy Advising Program Manager
2220L Rennebohm Hall
(608) 262-6234
amy.zwaska@wisc.edu

PharmTox Program:
Kendra Gurnee
Pharmacology and Toxicology Program Manager
2220F Rennebohm Hall
(608) 262-4487
kgurnee@wisc.edu