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School of Pharmacy

» Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Chapman University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.) is a year-round program for students interested in diverse research areas such as:

  • Drug Design and Discovery/Medicinal Chemistry
  • Microbiology/Immunology
  • Molecular Endocrinology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, and Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacology
  • Structural Biology
  • Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

A minimum of 3-4 years of study will be required depending on prior academic experience.

Program Highlights

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program can use their training to pursue a variety of career opportunities in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. The School of Pharmacy's location in beautiful Irvine, CA, provides unique opportunities for students to network with nearby biomedical, biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Graduates are also positioned to work as researchers at government and non-profit agencies, and at national laboratories such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

PhD Alumni in the News

Dr. Salena Marie Preciado
PhD, '22
The James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award is given to one doctoral student for academic accomplishment, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service. Preciado, a first-generation student, was published in Annals of Emergency Medicine and Journal of Opioid Management during her time with CUSP.
Dr. Salena Marie Preciado
PhD, '22
Dr. Alshammari had her research on spectral imaging published in Nanoscale, a prestigious journal by the Royal Society of Chemistry, while still a doctoral candidate in Chapman University School of Pharmacy.

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