The PharmD/PhD program at the University of
Houston is designed for the 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 research.
By carefully structuring the combined degree program on a year-round
basis, it is possible to complete the requirements of both the
Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in seven years.
Only a select few students will be able to meet the rigors and
demands of such an academic endeavor. The degree program complements
and not supplants the existing PhD and PharmD programs.
The PharmD/PhD program is not a new curriculum
per se; but rather a restructured program flexible enough for
serving a combined purpose. The restructuring 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. Furthermore, a combined degree program is
focused in that it flows in a more clearly defined pathway than
the traditional two separate pathways.
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. The program's
graduate 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.
For information about our current PharmD/PhD
students, visit
here.
