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PharmD/PhD Program
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The PharmD/PhD program at the University of Houston is designed for highly motivated and qualified individuals who are seeking an integrated program in the clinical and basic sciences preparing them for a career in academics or industry. By carefully structuring the dual degree program on a year-round basis, it is feasible to educate and train students to complete the requirements of both the Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in seven years. The PharmD/PhD program is an integrated program which allows a student to complete both degree requirements in a shorter duration of time as opposed to entering each degree program (PharmD followed by PhD) successively. Students will select a research track from one of the following disciplines: clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutics, basic pharmacology. All students unconditionally admitted to the PharmD/PhD program are eligible to receive stipends for a total of six years of their program. Students must apply for stipends by filing the appropriate forms with the Integrated Program Directors.The program's graduates will have the necessary knowledge of a basic science discipline and a full appreciation of the clinical sciences to excel in and act independently in research. The graduate will be able to assume a leadership role in and provide exemplary service to a wide spectrum of institutions concerned with health care and/or health delivery.
Application
All applicants must submit for admission:- All applications materials required for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program [see Doctor of Pharmacy Section (PharmD) in this catalog]
- Official test reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and TSE for international applicants
- Official test reports for the general aptitude portion (verbal, quantitative and analytical) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Office of Admissions
University of Houston
College of Pharmacy
4800 Calhoun Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-5037
General Admission Requirements
Students who have completed at least one year of the University of Houston PharmD program are eligible for consideration for admission to the integrated program (PharmD/PhD). An overall grade point average (gpa) of 3.0 on a 4 point scale and GRE scores in the upper 25th percentile are required for unconditional admission. Students without GRE scores may receive conditional acceptance; however, GRE scores must be submitted by the end of the first semester of the PharmD/PhD program. Students whose native language is not English must attain a TOEFL score of at least 550. In addition, all foreign students will have to meet the requirements as specified by the University and College. An interview may be required prior to acceptance into the integrated program. Note: Students may be required to take additional courses to overcome any deficiencies as determined by the program directors.