Pharmaceutical Sciences
By getting your start with Alverno's pharmaceutical sciences program, you’ll earn your white coat faster and more cost-effectively.
Alverno’s dual-degree program is offered in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy and Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) School of Pharmacy. After completing three years at Alverno, you’ll apply to pharmacy school. If accepted, you’ll spend three years at MCW or four years at CUW to complete your PharmD degree.
In the classroom
You’ll thrive in small class sizes led by caring faculty who will personally nurture your growth as a scientist. You’ll get hands-on experience using cutting-edge instrumentation in Alverno’s labs to explore real-world applications. For example, you might use Alverno’s greenhouse to develop methods for isolating and identifying components in essential oils.
Alverno’s pre-health program offers seminars, peer support and other resources to make you a competitive candidate for pharmacy school. Your pharmaceutical sciences
advisor will introduce you to the programs at MCW or CUW and help you navigate the application process. And in your first year at Alverno, you’ll have access to admissions staff and
faculty at both pharmacy schools.
If you go on to MCW or CUW, you’ll receive a bachelor’s degree from Alverno after you complete the required 120 credits (your pharmacy school credits will transfer back to
Alverno). If you do not go on to pharmacy school, you can complete your fourth year at Alverno to earn a bachelor’s degree in integrated natural sciences, or you can choose to receive
an associate’s degree in integrated natural sciences with no additional coursework.
Beyond the classroom
Outside the classroom, you'll have opportunities to get involved with faculty research, attend a professional conference or join a health-related student organization.
Although dual-degree students are not required to complete an internship while at Alverno, many opt for an internship experience. Our students have interned at MCW, the Milwaukee County Health Department, Sigma Aldrich and the Water Technology Accelerator at the Global Water Center. Alverno’s Career Studio, which is connected to more than 2,000 partner sites, can help you find the right internship for you.
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— Lupe, Pharmaceutical Sciences MajorChoosing Alverno has been one of the biggest and most important decisions I have ever made. Not only is it a small college where I feel comfortable, but it also holds the best opportunities for pharmacy students like me.
The Alverno Difference
Alverno is known for creating highly-skilled health care leaders. You’ll build a strong foundation in science and research in an empowering, supportive environment.
Instead of letter grades, we focus on your personal development and real-world skills, like critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and communication to become ready for pharmacy school and beyond. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
