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If you're excited by the idea of discovering new therapies, improving patient outcomes, or combining faith with scientific innovation, Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy is the place to start. As a student in our professional pharmacy program, you’ll gain access to meaningful PharmD research opportunities — including research in pharmaceutical sciences and in pharmacy practice — beginning in your first year.
At Cedarville, research is hands-on, Christ-centered, and built into your experience. It’s more than an academic requirement — it’s a key part of our mission to equip pharmacists who will make a lasting difference in their communities and across the world. You’ll work alongside faculty and fellow students on collaborative projects that enhance patient care, contribute to healthcare innovation, and shape the future of the profession.
Student Research in the PharmD Program
Every Cedarville pharmacy student gains exposure to research through our integrated curriculum. You’ll see firsthand the significance of research in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice and how it directly impacts patient care.
Interested in clinical improvement, natural product research, or healthcare communication? There’s room to explore. With the support of faculty mentors, students pursue research aligned with their passions, whether in pharmaceutical sciences research, pharmacy practice, or social and administrative sciences.
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in funded research assistantships, where you’ll gain experience in proposal writing, data analysis, and presenting findings. Many of our students go on to present at state and national pharmacy conferences — and some publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Recent projects have focused on cancer treatment, drug development, biologics, medication therapy management (MTM), and educational strategy in pharmacy instruction.
Pharmaceutical Research Areas
Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Students engaged in this work learn how drugs interact with the body and what makes a medication safe and effective. Collaborative partnerships with hospitals and industry help translate research from the lab into real-world application, illustrating the significance of research in pharmaceutical sciences for future pharmacists.
Pharmacy Practice
This area centers on research topics in pharmacy practice that improve real-world care — such as discharge counseling, medication dosing in neurology, and the impact of MTM services. Research is often interprofessional and patient-focused, preparing students for clinical leadership, residencies, or fellowships.
Through faculty mentorship and applied projects, students learn how research can directly shape better patient outcomes and more effective pharmacy services.
Social and Administrative Sciences
Here, research explores how cultural, behavioral, and economic factors shape healthcare delivery and medication use. Projects include studies on patient-provider communication, pharmacy technician roles, and behavior change strategies.
Educational research also plays a growing role, helping faculty refine how future pharmacists are taught and prepared for ethical, evidence-based practice.