UNT System College of Pharmacy, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
Unlock clinical and research roles with a PharmD/PhD dual degree
The Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy 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.
The PharmD/PhD dual 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 doctoral program of the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences is required. The student will consult with the Curriculum Advisor of the PharmD program, the Director of the Dual Degree Programs and the CBTS Director of Traditional PhD Programs to develop an academic plan to merge the curricula of the PharmD and PhD 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
On campus
Program benefits
- The PhD-trained pharmacist 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 PhD-trained pharmacist will have an enhanced ability to interpret basic, translational and clinical research findings.
- The PhD-trained pharmacist will use their skills to interpret the most recent scientific literature in the development of evidence-based pharmaceutical care plans.
- The PhD-trained pharmacist will be able to engage in basic, translational or clinical research and collaborate effectively with similarly engaged scientists.
- The PhD-trained pharmacist 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