Program Overview

California Northstate University (CNU) is an institution of higher education dedicated to advancing the art and science of healthcare and to educating, training, and developing individuals who can contribute to improvements in societal health and well-being. The University consists of six colleges: the College of Pharmacy (COP), the College of Medicine (COM), the College of Psychology (CoPsy), the College of Dental Medicine (CDM), the College of Health Sciences (CHS), and the College of Graduate Studies (CGS). COP, COM, CoPsy, and CDM offer PharmD, MD, PsyD, and DMD degrees, respectively. CHS offers a B.S. degree in Health Sciences. CGS currently offers master’s degree programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Healthcare Administration, it will now also oversee the proposed CNU Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences program.


The purpose of the CNU Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences program is to provide training and mentorship that will position students to serve as leaders in the discovery, testing, and clinical implementation of treatments and delivery systems which will support improvements in healthcare.


Program Objectives

  1. Provide foundational knowledge regarding modern drug design, drug development and drug delivery
  2. Teach essential technical skills and competencies relating to pharmaceutical and biomedical research
  3. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills which allow for successful design and implementation of innovative research strategies to address complex research questions
  4. Develop student written and verbal communication skills which allow for effective explanation of ideas, supporting data, and processes
  5. Promote an environment based on academic and ethical rigor and in which open communication and sharing of ideas is encouraged

Mission

To advance healthcare through the training and mentorship of future leaders in pharmaceutical & biomedical science research.

Vision

Preeminence in pharmaceutical sciences research, drug development skills, and integrated education abilities.