Doctor of (Pharm.D.) Pharmacy / Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences [dual degree]: Fees & Entry Requirements at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
The VCU School of Pharmacy offers a Pharm.D./Ph.D. dual degree program for outstanding Pharm.D. students to obtain both a Pharm.D. and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The dual degree program provides curricular efficiencies in both the Pharm.D. and Ph.D. programs, opportunities for summer research and elective advanced pharmacy practice experiences, which allow dual degree students to graduate with their Pharm.D. after four years and with efficiencies to complete the Ph.D. degree after approximately two to three additional years.
Which department am I in?
School of Pharmacy
Study options
Full Time
(12 Semesters)
Tuition fees
$29,470.00 (24,86,500)
per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline
15/04/2027
Start date
August 2027
Venue
MCV Campus
1012 East Marshall Street,
Richmond,
Virginia,
23298, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
The program is designed for VCU School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. students to apply during their P-2 year, but applications from P-3 students will be considered. Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:Pharm.D. GPA: >/= 3.0 (required)Personal statement/essayPersonal interview by two Pharm.D.-Ph.D subcommittee membersResearch experience (Summer Research Fellowship or equivalent)Three letters of recommendationResearch experience/interests compatible with research of SOP graduate faculty
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