UCSF School of Pharmacy

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Professional Program

The UCSF School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, which is the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education.

Our PharmD professional program, top-ranked in the nation, offers you an innovative curriculum, world-class faculty, and leadership in pharmacy practice. Learn more about the PharmD program.

Students in our PharmD program may also pursue:

• PharmD/MPH: The PharmD and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree prepares you to develop the public health perspective on healthcare. Learn more about the PharmD/MPH program and the PharmD program.
• PharmD/MSCR: The PharmD and Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) degree prepares you to master clinical research methods and pursue independent research careers. Learn more about the PharmD/MSCR program and the PharmD program.
• PharmD/PhD: The combined PharmD/PhD degree prepares you to translate basic research into clinical applications. Learn more about the PharmD/PhD program and the PharmD program.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Graduate Programs

If you are interested in...

• working under the guidance and mentorship of some of the nation's top researchers
• becoming part of a program environment that promotes an interdisciplinary approach to learning and discovery
• studying at a university known worldwide for its science acumen and its application of science to clinical problems
• pursuing a field in which the potential is limitless

...then take a further look at the graduate programs administered or co-administered by the UCSF School of Pharmacy, the top-ranked pharmacy school in the nation.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Graduate Degrees in:

• Biological & Medical Informatics (BMI)
• Biophysics
• Chemistry & Chemical Biology (CCB)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pharmacogenomics (PSPG)

Related Links

• PhD Graduate Programs Overview
• UCSF Graduate Division (admissions and applications)
• UCSF Graduate Students' Association

Inquires about specific programs should be directed to the program director listed on the program's Web site.

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