UNT System College of Pharmacy, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
Integrate patient care and research with a PharmD/MS dual degree
The Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) and Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences dual degree program provides students with an outstanding background in clinical pharmacy and biomedical sciences research. Graduates are able to provide pharmaceutical care to patients, as well as to demonstrate knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes focused on biomedical sciences.
A combined Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and MS degree can be obtained and is designed on a case-by-case basis to best meet the needs of the individual student. Acceptance into the master’s program of the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences (CBTS) is required. The student will consult with the Graduate Advisor of the PharmD program, the Director of the Dual Degree Programs, and the CBTS Director of Traditional MS Programs to develop an academic plan to merge the curricula of the PharmD and MS programs. Selected PharmD courses are credited toward CBTS course credits, and thus, will reduce the total number of CBTS credits required. Financial aid and stipend support are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Program Details
Three years
College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
College of Pharmacy
In-person
Program benefits
- The graduate will have enhanced knowledge and competencies in biomedical scientific knowledge, oral and written communication, professionalism and teamwork, as well as research and analytical skills.
- The graduate will have an enhanced ability to interpret basic, translational and clinical research findings.
- The graduate will use their skills to interpret the most recent scientific literature in the development of evidence-based pharmaceutical care plans.
- The graduate will be able to engage in basic, translational or clinical research and collaborate effectively with similarly engaged scientists.
- The graduate will have enhanced professional opportunities to lead research programs in academic, business and government sectors.
Potential career paths
- Governmental agencies: Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); National Institutes of Health (NIH); and state, county and city health departments.
- Academia
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and consulting companies
- Hospitals, Health-Systems and Clinics