The PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) program is a highly competitive doctoral degree program within the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

The PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) with a specialization in Pharmacometrics offers an exceptional, mentor-driven plan of study tailored to align with the unique research interests of both the student and mentor. This program immerses students in comprehensive, cutting-edge training that spans multiple facets of pharmacometric applications. Students delve into two primary areas:

Optimizing Therapeutics Across Diverse Patient Populations: This includes focused studies on enhancing clinical decision-making for pediatrics, pregnant and lactating women, and critically ill patients. Our students learn and apply quantitative approaches to refine therapeutic strategies to ensure safety and efficacy of drugs.

Revolutionizing Drug Development: Here, students gain knowledge of drug development principles  and apply pharmacometric approaches for efficient drug development, fostering innovation and efficiency.

Program Highlights

  1. Collaborative Research Environment: Students engage in a highly collaborative atmosphere, gaining skills necessary to independently plan, perform and interpret pharmacometrics analyses for drug development and therapeutic decision making.
  1. State-of-the-Art Facilities and Funding: The program offers access to advanced computing facilities and substantial funding from prestigious sources such as the FDA, NIH and the pharmaceutical industry.
  1. Diverse Career Preparation: Graduates are well-prepared for outstanding careers in academia, government, and the pharmaceutical industry through extensive mentorship and practical training.

Career Development

The field of pharmacometrics is experiencing a dynamic expansion, presenting extensive opportunities for professional advancement. Graduates of the PhD program are in high demand, sought after by leading pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and premier research organizations. This program not only equips students with cutting-edge skills but also positions them at the forefront of scientific innovation and drug development, ensuring a promising and impactful career path​.

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The expert faculty’s holistic training approach is world renowned and filled with limitless opportunities that directly impact patients. The PhD program not only allowed me to develop technical skills to succeed in my career, but also prepared me to become a more innovative and strategic problem-solver and leader.

Shamir Kalaria, PharmD, PhD ‘20, clinical reviewer, Division of Psychiatry, Office of Neuroscience, Center for Drug Evaluation & Research, FDA