Sunday, 6 November 2011

Difference between PharmD, PhD and MS in Pharmacy


Generally speaking students are bit fuzzy about Graduate Programs offered in US in the field of Pharmacy. This article will give you an overview of pharmacy  degree programs offered in US Universities.

Pharmacy Degrees in US

Following degrees options are available in US
  • PharmD – The doctor of pharmacy is for those who want to become a pharmacist. The PharmD is a professional degree similar to the doctor of medicine (MD) for physicians or a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) for dentists.
    • 2 years of Pre-requesite courses and 4 years to complete PharmD
    • Complete Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).
    • Must take licensure exam to be a Pharmasist
  • PhD in Pharmacy – The PhD in pharmaceutical sciences program prepares tomorrow’s scientists for basic or clinical research. Our PhD program has four multidisciplinary concentrations that reflect our collaborative approach to science.
  • MS in Pharmacy – master of science in health system pharmacy, which prepares pharmacists for leadership positions in health care.
  • Residency Program – Pharmacy Residency is education a pharmacist can pursue beyond a PharmD.

PharmD Dual Degree Programs

  • PharmD/PhD
  • PharmD/MS
  • Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health
  • PharmD/JD
  • PharmD/MBA

Graduate Degrees in Pharmacy

For following are Masters program available in the filed of Pharmacy, you will be required to take GRE, TOEFL exams.
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology [ 30 Universities for Masters in Pharmacology]
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacy Administration
  • Nuclear Pharmacy
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
    • Forensic Science Programs
    • Forensic Toxicology
    • Forensic Drug Chemistry MS
    • Forensic DNA & Serology MS
    • Forensic Science MS
You can look for an article about PharmD admission requirements and how to take PCAT exams from India.

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