The PharmD/MBA program

The PharmD/MBA program allows students to receive both degrees in a shorter amount of time (about 1 year shorter) versus receiving them separately. With both a strong clinical and science background along with the practical business knowledge and experiences gained from the MBA, graduates with dual degrees are strong candidates for entry into the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, many Pharm D/MBA's go on to run their own successful companies or to work in areas such as drug purchasing in hospitals, PBMs (Pharmacy Benefits Manager), and MCOs (Managed Care Organizations).

It is important to note that you need to first get accepted into the Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) program before applying for the MBA program. Once you are accepted into pharmacy school that has a dual degree option, you have a higher chance of being accepted to the business school (as there aren't many applicants from pharmacy school and some preference is given because you already were good enough of a candidate for a professional doctorate degree).

Many other dual degrees options worth exploring exist with the Pharm D degree which include the JD, MPH, MS Reg Sci, MS Gerontology, etc.

Here are the pharmacy schools that the Pharm D/MBA program:

Arizona
Pacific
Southern California
Connecticut
Howard
Nova Southeastern
Palm Beach Atlantic
Florida
Mercer
Idaho State
Connecticut
Howard
Nova Southeastern
Palm Beach Atlantic
Florida
Mercer
Idaho State
Butler
Drake
Iowa
Kansas
Sullivan
Kentucky
Maryland
Ferris State
Missouri-Kansas City
Montana
Creighton
Southern Nevada
Buffalo
Albany
Campbell
Wingate
North Dakota State
Ohio State
Duquesne
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Wilkes
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Shenandoah
Virginia Commonwealth

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