PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacokinetics in Washington United States | Howard University

Our Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. program prepares future scientific leaders to enhance patient outcomes and tackle healthcare inequalities by conducting thorough research, creating, and ensuring the safe administration of effective medications.
Howard University's Graduate School invites candidates with expertise in biomedical sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biochemical engineering, and related disciplines to apply for our Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral program. Alumni have secured academic roles at prestigious institutions and pursued research careers across pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and private organizations. As a Ph.D. student here, you'll master evidence-based pharmaceutical science and clinical translation techniques—from drug discovery and formulation to optimizing medication delivery and evaluating treatment effectiveness. The curriculum covers cutting-edge quantitative, biophysical, and bioengineering approaches for therapeutic development, with four specialization options: pharmacy administration, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacokinetics.