About the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy.
We change lives for a better world as pioneering minds at the heart of healthcare.
A global leader in pharmacy education, research, service, and professional development, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy has educated the world’s finest pharmacists and scientists for more than 135 years. Our evolving curriculum, award-winning educational innovation, and commitment to hands-on learning develop our students into future healthcare leaders. Our programs are grounded in the latest biomedical, pharmaceutical, social and clinical science, and the practical clinical skills to advance human health and patient care for diverse populations.
Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea, the renowned faculty and groundbreaking research labs and centers of the School of Pharmacy are united by a single mission: to enhance the health and quality of life of people in Wisconsin and around the world.
135+
Years of Excellence
in Pharmacy Education,
Research and Outreach
650+
School of Pharmacy Students
97%
Employment Within
6 Months of Graduation
55
Full-Time Faculty
Leadership is our tradition
The UW–Madison School of Pharmacy has been advancing research and healthcare for over 135 years. Today, led by Dean Steve Swanson and the Board of Visitors, the School of Pharmacy is a world-class leader in pharmacy education, research, and service in the pharmaceutical, social, and clinical sciences.
Divisions
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Offices
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Strategic Plan
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Our History
Established in 1883, our school was the first to offer a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy
Rennebohm Hall
Rennebohm Hall is a striking blend of architectural beauty and functionality
Employment Opportunities
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Named Lecture Series
The School of Pharmacy is proud to host a series of exceptional lectures bringing world class researchers and educators to deliver lectures and engage in scientific discourse.
Kremers Memorial Lecture
The Kremers Memorial Lecture has been sponsored yearly by the Eta Chapter of the Rho Chi Society since 1950. The annual lecturer is a scientist and educator, or a creative leader in the health sciences.
Louis W. Busse Lecture
Dr. Louis W. Busse was a leader in the development of pharmaceutical research, continuing education, and pharmacy internship. The Busse lectureship brings an outstanding industrial pharmaceutical scientist to the School of Pharmacy annually.
Rennebohm Lecture
Since 1955 the Rennebohm Lectures have brought researchers with national and international reputations to speak at the UW School of Pharmacy, through the support of the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation.
C. Richard Hutchinson Lecture
The C. Richard Hutchinson Lecture is intended to celebrate and recognize careers dedicated to contemporary research and major advances in natural product discovery and development.
Accreditation
The UW–Madison School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Learn more »
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