Careers
The Accelerated Pharm.D.–M.S program will set you apart for residency, fellowship and careers in industry, government, and academic.
And you can even pursue your Ph.D. on an accelerated timeline! You could continue your graduate studies to obtain your Ph.D. in as little as 3 additional semesters (34 credits, actual completion time depends on the specialization and dissertation research topic).
Example Career Paths
Health Outcomes
- HEOR Analyst: Evaluate cost-effectiveness and real-world impact of therapies.
- Policy Analyst: Influence healthcare legislation and reimbursement strategies.
- Data Scientist (Healthcare): Analyze patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.
- Public Health Researcher: Study population-level health trends and interventions.
Industries: Health insurance, public health, consulting, government, academia
Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical R&D Scientist: Develop new drugs through synthesis and testing.
- Drug Discovery Chemist: Identify and optimize lead compounds for therapeutic use.
- Analytical Chemist: Perform chemical analysis to ensure drug purity and stability.
- Research Scientist (Biotech/Pharma): Conduct lab-based experiments in drug development.
- PhD Candidate: Pursue doctoral research in medicinal chemistry or related fields.
Industries: Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic research, government labs (NIH, FDA)
Pharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
- Formulation Scientist: Design and test drug delivery systems (e.g., tablets, injectables).
- Clinical Pharmacokineticist: Analyze drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Prepare documentation for FDA approval and compliance.
- Biopharmaceutical Scientist: Work on biologics and biosimilars.
- Drug Delivery Systems Engineer: Innovate new methods for targeted drug delivery.
Industries: Biotech, pharmaceutical manufacturing, CROs, regulatory agencies
Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Clinical Research Associate: Monitor clinical trials and ensure protocol compliance.
- Toxicologist: Assess safety of drugs, chemicals, and consumer products.
- Biomedical Researcher: Investigate disease mechanisms and drug interactions.
- Safety Pharmacologist: Evaluate potential adverse effects of new drugs.
- Government Scientist: Work at agencies like the CDC, EPA, or FDA.
Industries: Government, academia, pharma, environmental health, public safety