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USA
In the
United States the Pharm.D.
(Doctor of
Pharmacy) degree is a
first-professional
doctorate that prepares the
graduate for pharmacy practice.
The multidisciplinary curriculum
may focus on pharmacy-biomedical
sciences, pharmaceutical sciences,
social and administrative
sciences, clinical sciences and
experiential training. Entrance
into a Pharm.D. program generally
does not require prior completion
of a college degree, although the
majority of accepted applicants
hold one. Typically, it takes a
minimum of six academic years
after high school graduation to
complete the Pharm.D. program.
Occasionally, students obtain a
bachelor's degree as part of the
Pharm.D. curriculum. However, as
of the year 2000, all pharmacy
schools in the U.S. have
discontinued the B.S. Pharm.
(Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy)
degree program.
Netherlands
In the
Netherlands the Pharm.D. is a
graduate degree that requires a
prior Masters of Science (M.Sc.)
degree in Pharmacy. A
pharmacist in the
Netherlands holding a M.Sc.
degree in Pharmacy may not legally
dispense, formulate, handle, or
trade pharmaceuticals unless they
attain their Pharm.D. degree. The
Pharm.D. degree requires a minimum
of 2 years of full-time graduate
courses in pharmacotherapy,
pharmaceutical chemistry and
analysis, small and large scale
sterile pharmaceutical production,
and management.
Italy
In
Italy, the course of study
leading to the
laurea known as
Dottore in farmacia lasts 5
years and includes a guided
professional apprenticeship in a
pharmacy.
UK
In the
United Kingdom the DPharm is a
relatively new postgraduate
doctorate degree open to qualified
pharmacists. It is offered by the
University of Bradford, taking
place over 3 years of clinical
practice followed by 2 years of
research.
