{"id":212,"date":"2013-03-21T13:48:54","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T13:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:40:15","slug":"pharmd-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Pharm.D.\/M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Dual PharmD\/MS non-thesis program in Pharmaceutical Sciences <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/pharmdms.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"PharmDms\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-pharmdms\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-52492\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-52492\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd-ms\/\">Dual Pharm.D.\/M.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-52489\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-52489\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd-ms\/careers\/\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-52491\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-52491\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd-ms\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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\u202f <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academic\/pharmd\">Doctor of Pharmacy<\/a>\u202fdegree. 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. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The PharmD\/MS non-thesis program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD\/MS) requires students to complete a total of 227 credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students will apply for the program during the Fall semester of their P2 year (second professional year of the PharmD program) by October 1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The PharmD\/MS\u202fprogram allows students to double count up to 10 credits towards both the PharmD\u202fand\u202fMS\u202fdegrees.\u202f&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>PharmD students have the option to pursue a general MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (strongly recommended) or to specialize in one of the following focus areas.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths rectangle\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/graduate\/ppe\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/gradhealth.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"gradhealth\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Health Outcomes<\/h2><p>Focuses on pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, and other determinants of health outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/graduate\/mcp\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/grad5.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"grad5\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Medicinal Chemistry &amp; Pharmacognosy<\/h2><p>Focuses on isolation of novel chemical entities from marine and plant sources, as well as understanding the mechanisms of DNA damage.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/graduate\/ppk\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/grad4.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"grad4\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Pharmaceutics &amp; Pharmacokinetics<\/h2><p>Specializes in novel drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and impacts of disease\/transplantation on drug pharmacokinetics.\u202f<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/graduate\/pt\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/grad3.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"grad3\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Pharmacology &amp; Toxicology<\/h2><p>Focuses on drug-induced liver injury, anti-inflammatory therapies for diseases like cholestasis and Alzheimer\u2019s, and novel receptor signaling mechanisms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in science and healthcare?<\/h2>\n<p>Our Pharmaceutical Sciences Program is designed for students who want to explore the frontiers of drug discovery, disease mechanisms, and health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll dive into the science behind how drugs are developed, how they interact with the body, and how they\u2019re processed and eliminated. Through coursework in pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and health outcomes, you\u2019ll build a strong academic foundation. You\u2019ll also gain hands-on experience through laboratory research and experiential training that prepares you for real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019re uncovering new molecular mechanisms of disease, investigating drug toxicities, or improving health outcomes, you\u2019ll be contributing to discoveries that matter.<\/p>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>This program is perfect for high-achieving students eager to pursue both the PharmD and MS degrees simultaneously\u2014maximizing their time and effort, with one-third of MS credits counting toward both degrees.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/section>\n<h2>Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>Reach out to the program coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"uri-people-tool cl-tiles halves\"><div class=\"peopleitem h-card has-thumbnail\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/aisling-caffrey\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/aisling_caffrey_web.jpg\" class=\"u-photo  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Aisling Caffrey, Ph.D. Assistant Professor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/aisling_caffrey_web.jpg 200w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/aisling_caffrey_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/aisling_caffrey_web-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/aisling_caffrey_web-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/aisling-caffrey\/\">Aisling Caffrey, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"inside\">\n\n\t\t<p class=\"people-title p-job-title\">Professor, Health Outcomes<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-department\">Office: 265B<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-misc\"><span class=\"p-tel\">401.874.5320<\/span> <br> <a class=\"u-email\" href=\"mailto:Aisling_Caffrey@uri.edu\">Aisling_Caffrey@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u202f Doctor of Pharmacy\u202fdegree. 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