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Explore Pharmacy Careers
A pharmacy career as unique as you are
A PharmD can become the foundation for a career shaped by who you are and the difference you want to make. From direct patient care and drug development to health care leadership and research, explore the many paths available—and discover how Pacific students and alumni are turning their interests into meaningful careers that improve lives.
Where a Pacific PharmD can lead
Our alumni are transforming health care in hospitals, clinics, communities, research organizations and industry settings across the country.
“The balance between being present as a father and having a reliable, respected profession is what motivated me to pursue a career as a pharmacist.”
Matthew Kamada ’13, PharmD, BCPS, FCSHP
Ambulatory care pharmacist
"We can break down barriers in STEM by intentionally promoting inclusive and diverse cultures, giving women equal opportunities to pursue and thrive in their careers.”
April Nguyen ’16, PharmD, RAC, MPH
Associate director, Regulatory Strategy
“I learned how to be a thinker and leader from the mentors and courses at Pacific. It is the reason I am successful today. Pacific gave me the confidence that I can figure things out and make things better for others.”
Sundeep S. Gill ’00, PharmD
Co-founder, Sun Deep Cosmetics Inc
Where Can a PharmD Take You?
Work directly with patients to optimize medications, improve outcomes and advance health.
Examples:
- Community Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Ambulatory Care
- Pediatrics
- Oncology
- Critical Care
Help develop the next generation of treatments and therapies.
Examples:
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Clinical Research
- Drug Development
- Regulatory Affairs
Develop expertise in highly focused areas of care.
Examples:
- Infectious Diseases
- Emergency Medicine
- Transplantation
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Managed Care
Influence health care policy, organizations and communities.
Examples:
- Pharmacy Administration
- Public Health
- Academia
- Health care Consulting
Build the foundation for your path
Learn about dozens of pharmacy specialties and career pathways through the Pharmacy Is Right for Me initiative.
Your Path to Pharmacy begins here
Whether you see yourself caring for patients, advancing research, developing new therapies or leading change, Pacific can help you take the next step.
