Dual Degree Opportunities
Dual PharmD/MS Programs
WNE PharmD students are eligible for admission for our PharmD/MS in Pharmacogenomics or PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Applicants can apply after at least one semester in the PharmD program and will be evaluated based on their performance to date in the PharmD program and their undergraduate academic record
The dual Doctor of Pharmacy/MS in Pharmacogenomics offers an rare opportunity for students to enter the world of personalized health care. With the laboratory research and clinical experience provided in this combined program, you can be a part of the exciting breakthroughs in therapeutics, new production methodologies, and discoveries in related fields that are saving and changing lives. Pursuing both degrees together will save time and money, as both can be earned in the time required to complete the PharmD at a savings of more than $20,000 in tuition.
The dual Doctor of Pharmacy/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers an amazing opportunity for students to enter the pharmaceutical industry. From novel medications to innovative skincare therapeutics, new applications for existing drugs to breakthroughs in immunology, the field of pharmaceutical sciences is vast and growing. With the laboratory research and clinical experience provided in this combined program, you will be ready to make the most of emerging opportunities in research or industry through a customizable program that you align with your personal career goals. Pursuing both degrees together will save a you a year and more than $23,000 in tuition
Dual Degree PharmD/Business Programs
Current WNE PharmD candidates can apply for admission for the PharmD/MBA dual degree program or the PharmD/MS in Organizational Leadership dual degree program upon completing at least one semester in the PharmD program offered through the University’s AACSB International accredited College of Business. Applicants will be evaluated based on their performance to date in the PharmD program, including their undergraduate academic record, and their exam results for the GMAT or GRE. See individual programs for prerequisite coursework.
The Doctor of Pharmacy/MBA program offers a powerful combination of pharmacy and business for those interested in the practice of pharmacy in a business or managerial environment. Pursuing both degrees will allow students to take advantage of cross credits, where 6 credits of business coursework can be applied toward the PharmD degree, and 9 credits of pharmacy coursework can be applied toward the MBA degree. Pursuing both degrees together will save you time and more than $17,000 in tuition. Candidates for the PharmD/MBA program apply for admission after the completion of their first semester of the PharmD program at Western New England University. Admissions for the MBA program are rolling. You are required to submit an official copy of your transcript, GMAT scores (unless waived), two recommendations, two assigned essays, and a résumé or curriculum vitae along with your application. If you have not satisfied the MBA prerequisites, you will need to do so prior to enrolling in the MBA program. The prerequisites include the following courses: Accounting, Finance, and Statistics.
The Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program offers a powerful combination of pharmacy and management for those interested in the practice of pharmacy in a business environment. Graduates of the combined degree program will receive two separate degrees, one in business and one in pharmacy. Pursuing both degrees will allow students to take advantage of cross credits, where six credits of business coursework can be applied toward the PharmD degree, and nine credits of pharmacy coursework can be applied toward the MS in Organizational Leadership degree. Pursuing both degrees together will save you time and more than $12,000 in tuition. Candidates for the PharmD/MSOL program apply for admission after the completion of their first semester of the PharmD program at Western New England University. Admissions for the MSOL program are rolling. You are required to submit an official copy of your transcript, GMAT scores (unless waived), two recommendations, two assigned essays, and a résumé or curriculum vitae along with your application.
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