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    PhD Programs in Pharmacy

    A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a degree designation typically awarded to students who complete an intense doctorate program. Available in a variety of study areas, the program often takes an average of four years to complete and requires a final thesis.

    What is a PhD in Pharmacy? In this program, students gain research and clinical education in specific areas related to pharmacy. These areas may include pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics, drug delivery, pharmaceutical analysis, and drug discovery. Every program varies, but in most of them, students learn how to examine complex pharmacy issues and systematically solve them from a variety of angles. As part of some of the programs, students may have the opportunity to take part in pharmacy fellowships and residencies to give them clinical experiences with a diverse population of patients.

    Pharmacy students develop a number of benefits from their education and the research they conduct. Some of the skills they may gain include analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. These may help graduates find higher-level jobs and possibly higher pay.

    The duration of a pharmacy doctorate program can vary from four to seven years, which can greatly affect the financial requirement. Students can contact local and international schools and inquire about tuition and other factors that may affect total cost.

    Graduates with a doctorate degree have diverse career opportunities available to them. Some may choose to be a pharmacist in clinical practice, using their education to help manage medication therapy. They may also choose to own an independent pharmacy or work in management for a pharmacy organization. Other potential job titles may include managed care supervisor, pharmaceutical scientist, pharmaceutical sales consultant, pharmacoeconomic specialist, pharmacy professor, and pharmacy legal consultant.

    Students can get started researching schools right now. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.