Pharmacy

Program Overview

Lawrence offers a direct admission and a 3+3 dual degree program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in conjunction with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

Types of Degrees

3 + 3 Dual Degree Program

This six-year program is comprised of three years of undergraduate curriculum at LU followed by three years of Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at MCW, with the first year of study in the Doctor of Pharmacy program transferring back to LU to complete LU BA degree requirements. MCW coursework will not constitute more than 25% of credits earned towards a BA degree at LU.

Dual Degree Program Qualifications:

1. Complete 162 units at LU
2. Completion of undergraduate work at LU, including MCW School of Pharmacy prerequisites and minimum grade point average requirement described above in the Direct Admission Program section, in three academic years
3. Successfully complete the first year of coursework required for the Doctor of Pharmacy program at MCW
4. Students in the Dual Degree Program will be invited to participate in a minimum of two (2) School of Pharmacy programs and events each year while enrolled at LU
5. LU will assign to each student enrolled in the Dual Degree Program an advisor who will aid in designing an enrollment and progression plan that ensures their completion of all required coursework in the prescribed amount of time
6. Students will work with staff in MCW’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs in the School of Pharmacy in a timely manner to finalize their provisional admission to the MCW School of Pharmacy.

For additional information see the MCW website- https://www.mcw.edu/education/pharmacy-school/programs/undergraduate-dual-degree-programs