Pharmacy refers to an area of study in which people learn how to fill prescriptions and advise patients on how and when to take medications. Those who study pharmacy may go onto become pharmacy technicians, hospital pharmacists, or pharmacy managers.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.