Important Facts

  • Most Pre-Pharmacy students major in Chemistry or Biology.
  • It is important that students meet with the Pre-Pharmacy advisor (Dr. Kumpaty) to ensure all requirements are being met.
  • Students should not take BIOLOGY 120
  • Most students enter the program with math requirement satisfied
  • There is no such thing as a Pre-Pharmacy major
  • This program prepares students for entrance into the Pharm D program in UW-Madison School of Pharmacy
  • The average GPA for students admitted to pharmacy school is 3.5-3.6 /private school pharmacy programs require a GPA of 3.0.
  • Students who may not do well in the pharmacy sequence may consider the chemistry, biology or integrated business major.

PCAT: Pharmacy College Admissions Test

  • It is recommended that students take the PCAT and apply for pharmacy school during their 3rd semester.
  • Students should apply for PCAT during the semester prior to test date. (check www.pharmacy.wisc.edu for dates)

Additional Resources:

Pre-Pharmacy Course of Study [PDF]
Pre-Pharmacy 2-Year Course Sequence [PDF]
Pre-Pharmacy Check Sheet [PDF]
Application Process to UW-Madison School of Pharmacy

Contact Information:

Dr. Hephzibah Kumpaty
Location: L 2217
Phone: (262) 472-1097
Email: kumpatyh@uww.edu