Doctor of Pharmacy/ Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Degrees

Our Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in Clinical Research (Pharm.D. /MSCR) joint degree program allows students to apply certain credits from the Pharm.D. curriculum towards the requirements of the MSCR degree, and to apply MSCR courses to Pharm.D. elective requirements. Students in this program can earn a professional pharmacy degree and a Master of Science in Clinical Research degree concurrently. These students may elect to design their research project in collaboration with their Clinical Preceptor during an appropriate fourth year Clerkship, an option that is not available to students pursuing separate Pharm.D. and MSCR degrees.
This unique joint degree program provides pharmacists with an additional qualification and a broad understanding of clinical research. Graduates will augment their clinical pharmacy practice skills with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals required to produce and interpret medical evidence which may be utilized in a variety of practice settings. Graduates will possess the education and the necessary skills to choose from a broader range of career options. These career opportunities include clinical pharmacy roles in the community, hospital and long term care venues. In addition, graduates are well-prepared to select roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, governmental agencies (such as the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control, etc.) as well as academic careers in pharmacy and medical education. The Campbell University School of Pharmacy is preparing these students for leadership positions in their chosen careers. Undergraduate Requirements The Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology requirements may be completed in the normal sequence of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum; however, the MS degree will not be conferred until all Doctor of Pharmacy requirements have been met.