Doctor of Pharmacy (entry-to-practice)

If you already hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree, please see PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists.
The entry-to-practice PharmD program prepares you for pharmacy practice in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, primary care and family care clinics, and community practice, as well as other specialized fields. Areas of study include pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, therapeutics, practice skills, and a coordinated experiential program.
This degree takes four years of full-time study to complete, not including the required pre-professional studies.
See also the combined PharmD / MBA degree.