Doctor of Pharmacy/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences 60 months PHD Programme By University of the Pacific |TopUniversities

Doctor of Pharmacy/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Study Level

PHD

The goal of the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Program (PCSP) curriculum is to prepare students for the challenges of both basic and applied research, to advance knowledge in an area of specialization, to encourage fundamental discovery in the chemical, pharmaceutical and healthcare sciences, and to attain advanced degrees. Faculty from the departments of chemistry, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry, physiology and pharmacology, and pharmacy practice bring their research interests and expertise to the program. Students are encouraged to combine the talents of the faculty into a unique, student-centered and interdisciplinary program that meet their individual educational goals. Upon the completion of the education from PCSP, graduates are self-motivated learners who possess broad knowledge in pharmaceutical and chemical sciences and specialized knowledge in their area of focus, as well as research and experimental skills needed for success in pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and chemical industries or academia. This dual-degree program combines the features of the professional PharmD degree with the teaching and research components of the PhD. It offers a unique opportunity for students who intend to extend their professional pharmacy training into a career in teaching and/or research. The combined program trains outstanding teachers and researchers who are in high demand for employment by industry and academia. Program Description The PharmD/PhD completed in five years. During the first two years, students concentrate on the PharmD curriculum, but take graduate level elective courses when possible. Students do not need to decide in which area of pharmaceutical science they will focus on when applying to the program, but they are expected to choose an area of research concentration and a research advisor by the end of their first year of study. The later years of the program are devoted to graduate course work, experiential training in the Stockton area, research, and thesis or dissertation writing. The State Pharmacy Board Exam may be taken following completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, usually in the fourth year.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Study Level

PHD

The goal of the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Program (PCSP) curriculum is to prepare students for the challenges of both basic and applied research, to advance knowledge in an area of specialization, to encourage fundamental discovery in the chemical, pharmaceutical and healthcare sciences, and to attain advanced degrees. Faculty from the departments of chemistry, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry, physiology and pharmacology, and pharmacy practice bring their research interests and expertise to the program. Students are encouraged to combine the talents of the faculty into a unique, student-centered and interdisciplinary program that meet their individual educational goals. Upon the completion of the education from PCSP, graduates are self-motivated learners who possess broad knowledge in pharmaceutical and chemical sciences and specialized knowledge in their area of focus, as well as research and experimental skills needed for success in pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and chemical industries or academia. This dual-degree program combines the features of the professional PharmD degree with the teaching and research components of the PhD. It offers a unique opportunity for students who intend to extend their professional pharmacy training into a career in teaching and/or research. The combined program trains outstanding teachers and researchers who are in high demand for employment by industry and academia. Program Description The PharmD/PhD completed in five years. During the first two years, students concentrate on the PharmD curriculum, but take graduate level elective courses when possible. Students do not need to decide in which area of pharmaceutical science they will focus on when applying to the program, but they are expected to choose an area of research concentration and a research advisor by the end of their first year of study. The later years of the program are devoted to graduate course work, experiential training in the Stockton area, research, and thesis or dissertation writing. The State Pharmacy Board Exam may be taken following completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, usually in the fourth year.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an institution of acceptable standing that is comparable to a degree from the University of the Pacific both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. At least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent is required for full admission. Other English Language Requirements: The TOEFL a score of at least 550 (213 on the computer-based test) is required to be considered for admission to Graduate Studies.

60 Months
Jan-2000

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