A pharmaceutical marketing degree combines conventional business training with an education in pharmaceuticals and medical science. Scholars might take an array of courses that cover disciplines such as biology, chemistry and anatomy, as well as topics like health care law, supply chain management and marketing strategy.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.