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UNT Health Fort Worth’s new pharmaceutical sciences program comes at ‘critical time’ for region
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· June 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The program's introduction is expected to help address workforce needs in North Texas.
A new pharmaceutical sciences PhD program is being offered by UNT Health Fort Worth . This development is seen as timely for the region. The program's introduction is expected to help address workforce needs in North Texas.
Other parts of Texas already have schools offering similar programs. Further information about the program and its potential impact can be found through the Fort Worth Report, including comments from Rebecca Cunningham, a senior associate dean and professor at UNT.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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