PharmD Forward
Modernizing the Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum
The PharmD Forward program enhances the curriculum to better prepare students for clinical rotations starting at matriculation.
This new course work:
- Exposes students to diseases, drugs and therapeutics earlier in the curriculum to be better prepared for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences, health fairs and future course work.
- Applies advanced medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacogenomics concepts to patient-centered drug selection closer to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience rotations.
- Integrates course topics through faculty collaboration with effective spacing, intentional repetition, and applied learning.
- Adds room for elective courses (going from four credits to eight) to increase educational options and foster interest beyond core courses, including dual-degree opportunities and certificate programs.
Expanded Expertise: Dual-Degrees and Certificates
In partnership with the UA James E. Rogers College of Law, UA Eller College of Management, UA Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the UA Graduate College, we offer PharmD dual-degrees and graduate certificate programs. The offerings focus on areas that practice and industry need additional expertise in, including health law, public health, health care management and regulatory sciences.
PharmD Dual-Degree Programs
Graduate programs in pharmacy are divided into four tracks where you can expand your expertise in research and basic science in drug discovery and development (PhD), pharmacology and toxicology (PhD), pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics (PhD) and health and pharmaceutical outcomes (MS and PhD). Graduates of these programs are prepared for positions in academia, government and the pharmaceutical industry, where they are equipped to translate the results of basic and clinical research into practice, teaching or policy.
This dual-degree program can be completed in as little as seven years.
Are you interested in conducting basic science (wet bench) research as part of your education? Complete the Laboratory-Based Basic Science Research Interest Form.
Contact
Jason Karnes, PharmD, PHD, BCPS, FAHA
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science
Track Director, PharmD/PhD Dual Degree Program
Email Jason Karnes
Phone: 520-626-3180
Drachman Hall B207C
Pharmacists’ services are growing to include more patient-oriented, health care administration and public health functions; accordingly, pharmacists trained in public health activities, particularly involving health education, disease prevention and health promotion, public health advocacy, and improving health quality, will be at the forefront of improving health outcomes and reducing disparities across populations and communities. Pursue this path to gain new knowledge that can be applied in population and community health.
This dual-degree program can be completed in as little as five years.
Contact
Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy, JD, MPH
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment
Program Manager, Health Disparities and Outreach
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science
Email Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy
Phone: 520-626-3180
Drachman Hall B207N
The PharmD/MLS dual-degree will provide training in growing areas of health care regulation like compliance, negotiations, working with administrative agencies and corporations. This program is ideal for professionals who regularly encounter legal issues.
This dual-degree program can be completed in as little as five years.
TARA SKLAR
Professor of Health Law
Director of Graduate Health Sciences Programs
law-healthcare@email.arizona.edu
The PharmD/MLS dual-degree will provide training in growing areas of health care regulation like compliance, negotiations, working with administrative agencies and corporations. This program is ideal for professionals who regularly encounter legal issues.
This dual-degree program can be completed in as little as five years.
MICHAEL BROOKS
Registrar, James E. Rogers College of Law
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, James E. Rogers College of Law
brooks@email.arizona.edu
Several professional organizations, including the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, have advocated for the creation of dual PharmD/MBA degrees for filling leadership positions in pharmacy as the professional field evolves in the health care arena. With this degree, you will possess qualifications that make you an attractive candidate for leadership roles in community pharmacy practice, the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and health care institutions such as hospitals and managed care organizations.
This dual-degree program can be completed in as little as five years.
Contact
Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy, JD, MPH
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment
Program Manager, Health Disparities and Outreach
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science
Email Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy
Phone: 520-626-3180
Drachman Hall B207N
Graduate Certificates: Complete While Earning Your PharmD Degree
Regulatory Science Graduate Certificate
PRIMED Leaders Certificate
Innovations in Aging Graduate Certificate
Health Law Graduate Certificate
Health Administration Graduate Certificate
Contact
Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy, JD, MPH
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment
Program Manager, Health Disparities and Outreach
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science
Email Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy
Phone: 520-626-3180
Drachman Hall B207N