Programs

Pharm.D. Honors Curriculum

Each honors student is required to complete:

Suggested Honors Curriculum Flowchart

Second professional year
Fall courses Spring courses
PHR 167H: Exploratory Research in Pharmacy PHR 278H+" Honors Proposal
PHR 167H: Exploratory Research in Pharmacy
honors elective*
Note: Students are encouraged to take at least one 167H the previous summer.
Third professional year
Fall courses
PHR 479H+: Honors Thesis
honors elective*

The course work in the honors program will satisfy all of the courses necessary to fulfill the professional elective requirement for the degree.

Comparison of credit hours required for earn a Pharm.D. degree and a Pharm.D degree with Special Honors


Traditional Pharm.D curriculum Honors Program Pharm.D. curriculum
Core Honors courses (two) -- 2 credits
Professional electives min of 4-6 credits
Honors elective (one)
2-4 credits*
Honors Seminar, proposal and thesis project -- 6 credits*
Total additional credits -- 6-8 credits

*honors course work satisfies the elective requirement for both degrees.

Although the number of credit hours for completion of the Honors Program is not significantly different from the traditional Pharm.D. degree, the course content will be less traditional and more exciting. The statement "Special Honors in Pharmacy" will appear on your transcript when you complete the Honors curriculum.


Last Reviewed: June 26, 2008

College Information

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College of Pharmacy
Admissions Office
The University of Texas
at Austin
1 University Station,
A1900
Austin, TX
78712-01200
USA

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pharmacy
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Phone:
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