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Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PharmBioSci)

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PharmD/MS

Doctor of Pharmacy | Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Design

The goal of the PharmD/MS program is to provide advanced training in basic, translational, and clinical research within the Pharmaceutical sciences.

A MS can make you more competitive for residency, fellowships, and careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or government agencies. 

Core Classes

Students are expected to complete degree training within the timeframe of the PharmD curriculum

core classes for the PharmD curriculum
Transfer credits from PharmD curriculum (14)

PHAR 421/422 Medicinal Chemistry l/ll

PHAR 443/444 Pharmacology / Toxicology l/ll
PUBH 520 (3) Fundamentals in Biostatistics
BMED 594 (1) Research Progress Seminar
BMED 637 (4) Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Design (taken every semester of the program)
BMED 590 (9) / 599 (1) Research / Thesis or Professional Paper
PHAR 588 (6) Research APPE (optional, but recommended)

 

Proposed Plan of Study

Course plan
P1 Year:
  • Select research advisor
  • Begin research
  • Apply to programs by end of P1 year
P2 Year:
  • Core course work
  • Research
  • Select advisory committee
  • Approval of Plan of Study
P3 Year:
  • Core course work
  • Research
  • Research Progress Seminar
  • Approval of Research Proposal
P4 Year:
  • Research APPE
  • Research
  • Defense of Thesis or Professional Paper

FAQs

  • No, you do not need to have a prior degree to be admitted into the program. Regardless of prior degree status, we encourage interested students to apply to the program no later than the Spring of P1 year. We look forward to talking with you in more detail!

  • No, you do not need to have a prior research experience. Just an excitement for the pharmaceutical sciences and a willingness to commit to spending time and effort on a research project.

  • You are encouraged to reach out to faculty to discover projects and mentorship styles that best fit your education and career goals in your P1 year. Faculty and their research areas can be found at the link below. If you have interest in faculty or a project that is not listed, we may be able to accommodate you if the research aligns with pharmaceutical sciences. If you are struggling to get started, please reach out to us! 

    Research Areas

  • Yes, this is an additional degree and does come with additional cost. However, dual degree students will have some cost savings compared to completing the degrees separately. Additional costs will vary based on in-state/out-of-state and undergraduate/graduate student status.

For more information please contact:

Program Director: Erica Woodalh | erica.woodahl@umontana.edu

Previous Student: Shayna Killam | shayna.killam@umontana.edu