PharmD - Master of Science in Clinical Research Degree Program

  • Two Degrees, Four Years

    Earn the PharmD degree from the UCSF School of Pharmacy and the Master of Science in Clinical Research from the UCSF School of Medicine in four years. Complete the requirements for pharmacist licensure eligibility while developing the skills to design, conduct, analyze, interpret and communicate clinical research.

  • Clinical and Research Excellence

    Develop a distinctive combination of clinical, research, analytic, and leadership skills that empowers you to make a broader impact in health care.

  • Advance Your Career

    Become a pharmacist-clinical researcher in academic health systems, government, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, regulatory science, health services research, pharmacoepidemiology, implementation science, clinical informatics, and other settings where strong clinical judgment and research expertise are essential.

  • How to Apply

    Indicate your intent to apply through the UCSF PharmD application process and submit the required supplemental materials

  • Program Timeline

    Review the four-year integrated pathway, including PharmD coursework, clinical experiences, MSCR coursework, mentored research and APPEs. 

  • FAQs

    Find answers about eligibility, admissions, research expectations, timing, progression, and financial aid