From Pharmacy Student To versatile healthcare leader
At Ï㽶Ðã School of Pharmacy, level up your PharmD by earning an additional graduate degree alongside your Doctor of Pharmacy. These dual degree pathways—including the PharmD + MBA and PharmD + MPH—prepare you for leadership and expanded career opportunities in healthcare, business, and population health.
Each dual degree program is coordinated with a partner institution and allows you to integrate graduate coursework seamlessly with your pharmacy training.
The Dual-Degree Program allowed me to develop enhanced skills and professionalism. These fruits were seen especially during clinical rotations where I was better equipped to problem solve, effectively communicate, and take on leadership roles.
Uriel Trejo ’25
Is a Dual-Degree Right for You?
You may benefit from a dual-degree if you want to:
- Build Leadership Skills:
Develop strengths in management, strategy, or public health
- Stand Out & Expand Your Expertise:
Strengthen your application for residencies and fellowships while gaining knowledge beyond clinical practice
- Broaden Career Paths:
Prepare for roles in administration, policy, or community health
- Take on a Challenge:
Pursue additional coursework alongside your pharmacy curriculum
Available Dual-Degree Programs
Each dual degree program is completed in partnership with another institution and is designed to integrate with your pharmacy education.
PharmD + Master of Business Administration (MBA)
In partnership with Lander University
This pathway prepares students for leadership roles in pharmacy, healthcare organizations, and business settings. Coursework in management, finance, strategy, and operations complements your pharmacy training and expands your professional skillset.
Highlights
- Apply in Year Two: Begin the application process during your second professional year
- Integrated Curriculum: Combine business principles with pharmacy practice
- Career Preparation: Build skills for leadership, administrative, and entrepreneurial roles
- Academic Requirements: Maintain minimum GPA and good standing in both programs
Next Steps
Apply through Lander University and complete the dual degree application process.
PharmD + Master of Public Health (MPH)
In partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham
This pathway prepares students to improve health outcomes at the community and population level. Coursework in epidemiology, health policy, and public health systems complements your pharmacy training and broadens your impact beyond individual patient care.
Highlights
- Population Health Focus: Learn to address health outcomes at the community and population level
- Policy & Prevention Build knowledge in health policy, epidemiology, and disease prevention
- Career Preparation: Prepare for roles in public health agencies, healthcare systems, and nonprofit organizations
- Admission Requirements:Typically requires a bachelor’s degree prior to entry and acceptance into both programs
Next Steps
Apply through University of Alabama and complete the dual degree application process.
How It Works
Work with advisors early to plan your dual-degree pathway.
Dual-degree students complete graduate coursework alongside their pharmacy education, with some credits counting toward both programs. Each pathway is structured differently, so early planning with advisors helps ensure you stay on track and make the most of your experience.