Enjoy a thrilling experience on our Madison flagship campus.
Imagine preparing yourself for a successful career while being surrounded with the top minds in your field. Picture learning from experienced School of Pharmacy faculty, sharing ideas with other ambitious students, and taking in all that a vibrant business and cultural destination with Big Ten sports has to offer.
Being at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy isn’t just an educational journey, it’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers an experience like no other with a variety of activity and scenery.
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Best Places to Live
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Best Quality of Life
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Best Cities for
Young Professionals
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Get top-notch patient care experience while you learn.
Our students gain practical patient care experience at nationally top-ranked UW Health Hospital & Clinics. They can also choose from our 2,000+ clinical rotations in every major area of pharmacy in all types of health care settings.
Empowering PharmD student success and transformation.
At the School of Pharmacy, we provide resources and assistance for PharmD students to ensure they get their careers off to a strong start.
Providing support for students with children.
Your life as a student isn't limited to the classroom. Family support is available for student parents, including child care assistance and child care access, through the UW–Madison Office of Child Care and Family Resources.
Maintaining strong bodies and cultivating healthy minds.
Health and wellness resources abound at UW–Madison. Stay active at our state-of-the-art recreation and fitness centers or recharge your health in mind and spirit with wellness programs.
Supporting your emotional wellbeing and mental health.
We want you to thrive at the School of Pharmacy. All students are eligible for comprehensive mental health services, benefits, and resources at no charge through University Health Services.
Inclusive Excellence
UW–Madison School of Pharmacy is committed to educational excellence for all
Living in Madison
Madison is a vibrant city where ambition, adventure, and lifestyle come together
Student Organizations
Connect with peers, learn leadership skills, and build community
Student Spotlight: Joanna
As the first in her family to attend a four-year college, Joanna joins the nearly one-third of pharmacy students who qualify as first-generation students. Read about her experiences in the UW–Madison PharmD program.
The city of Madison itself is fantastic for anybody, it’s really a great learning environment. There are just countless things to do — great restaurants, great sporting events as well.
— Connor Hanson
PharmD