The Medical College of Wisconsin shares the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus in Wauwatosa with Froedtert Hospital and Children's Wisconsin. It trains doctors, pharmacists and biomedical scientists, with a large research budget for a private medical school. International students mostly join the graduate school for PhD and master's research. Its MD programme also runs regional campuses in Green Bay and central Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: mcw.edu
Private medical school
Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, Wauwatosa
Medicine, Pharmacy and Graduate School
$45,000 – $70,000
Professional programmes; PhD students are usually funded
$15,000 – $19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on mcw.edu before you apply.
PhD Biomedical Sciences
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 90
PhD Biostatistics
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 90
PhD Medical Physics
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 90
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
DoctorateDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jul
Exam Score
TOEFL: 90
Research labs linked to Froedtert and Children's Wisconsin hospitals.
A three-year accelerated PharmD.
Funded PhD programmes in biomedical sciences.
PhD graduates move into postdoctoral research, biotech and pharmaceutical roles.
Pharmacy graduates work in hospital and community pharmacy.
STEM graduates can use OPT for work in the US after their degree.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Main intake
The medical campus is in Wauwatosa, just west of Milwaukee, and connected by bus to downtown. The Menomonee River Parkway trails are nearby.
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan, with a lakefront, breweries and summer festivals. Rent is moderate, and Chicago is about 90 minutes away by train.
Form I-20 issued by Medical College of Wisconsin
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
PhD applications usually close in December for the following August. PharmD applicants apply through PharmCAS. The MD programme uses AMCAS, and places for international applicants are very limited.
Graduate programmes start in August. The PharmD starts in the summer.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Medical College of Wisconsin issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Biomedical sciences, biostatistics and medical physics PhDs attract most international students, along with the PharmD. PhD applicants need a relevant degree, research experience and strong references.
Most PhD students receive a stipend and tuition coverage. Scholarships for professional programmes such as pharmacy are limited for international students.
