• The College of Pharmacy offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in pharmaceutical sciences. Both degrees are STEM Designated Degree Programs, as identified by the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension.
  • Areas of doctoral specialization are chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, molecular pharmaceutics and drug delivery.  Areas of masters and doctoral specialization are health outcomes and pharmacotherapy.
  • Students pursuing either the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy who hold a PharmD degree from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education have opportunities for advanced practice training. 
  • Students pursuing either the MS or PhD in the Pharmacotherapy area will have courses, lab and clinical hours in San Antonio. Students in both Austin and San Antonio have access to extensive electronic journal holdings through the University Libraries website.