Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.) Program

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Program Description

Utilizing the extraordinary intellectual, biological, physical and cultural diversity of its geographic region as a focus of investigation and study, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s College of Pharmacy is proud to offer a Ph.D. program in the Pharmaceutical Sciences.

This program, which is the only program of its type in the Pacific region, provides graduate training in the Pharmaceutical Sciences including; Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. It is aimed at students with B.S., M.S., or Pharm.D. degrees, and those currently working in the field. Studies culminate with the award of a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with an emphasis on natural products discovery and development and their importance in pharmacy and healthcare.

Students will be prepared for senior leadership positions in the pharmaceutical sciences in academia, research, education, government, industry and related fields and become leaders who can identify, research, and problem solve issues related to the pharmaceutical sciences. The Ph.D. program is designed to foster student development as critical thinkers, team players, self-directed interdisciplinary scholars and communicators.

Final approval of the program was granted on May 11th, 2011 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for Schools.

Student Handbook and Course Descriptions

View or Download the Student Handbook.

View or Download the Course Descriptions.

Admissions

See Ph.D. Admission Requirements.

Tuition

See UH Hilo Regular Semester and Summer Session Tuition Schedule for Graduate Studies.

How To Contact Us

For additional information, please Contact Dr. Edward Fisher.