Doctor of (Pharm.D.) Pharmacy / Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences [dual degree]: Fees & Entry Requirements at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

Doctor of (Pharm.D.) Pharmacy / Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences [dual degree]

USA

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What will I learn?

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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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