Doctor of Pharmacy


Doc·tor of Pharm·a·cy

(Phar.D.) (dok'tŏr fahr'mă-sē) The first-level professional degree or 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 Phar.D. (Pharm.D.) program generally does not require prior reception of a college degree, although most accepted applicants hold one.
See: pharmacist