We offer a dual degree program that allows students the opportunity to develop advanced research skills and earn a MS degree while they concurrently study for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. This program qualifies individuals to assume critical roles as leaders in the health care industry. A unique combination of graduate and research-based coursework, coupled with innovative practicum experiences, provides students with a knowledge base of theoretical and applied information. The PharmD/MS non-thesis program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD/MS) requires students to complete a total of 227 credits.
Students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program are eligible to apply for admission to the dual degree program after their first professional (P1) year. Students will apply for the program during the Fall semester of their P2 year (second professional year of the PharmD program) by October 1. The PharmD/MS program allows students to double count up to 10 credits towards both the PharmD and MS degrees.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in science and healthcare?
Our Pharmaceutical Sciences Program is designed for students who want to explore the frontiers of drug discovery, disease mechanisms, and health outcomes.
You’ll dive into the science behind how drugs are developed, how they interact with the body, and how they’re processed and eliminated. Through coursework in pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and health outcomes, you’ll build a strong academic foundation. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through laboratory research and experiential training that prepares you for real-world challenges.
Graduates of our program go on to exciting careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research, healthcare, insurance and health benefit management, and government agencies. Whether you’re uncovering new molecular mechanisms of disease, investigating drug toxicities, or improving health outcomes, you’ll be contributing to discoveries that matter.
This program is perfect for high-achieving students eager to pursue both the PharmD and MS degrees simultaneously—maximizing their time and effort, with one-third of MS credits counting toward both degrees.
Questions?
Reach out to the program coordinator.
