Hi there,

Wow! I would love to have completed all the courses you have. I really would like to get into pharmacoeconomics, but with no background in economics(I’m pursuing a phd in biochemical engineering) it is unlikely!

Anyway, back to your question. I would definitely recommend doing a PhD. For people who are the directors of big pharma/biotech companies now- they didn’t need a PhD to get where they are. Things have changed, and we have a great deal more competition, so anything that gives you an “edge” is desirable. Also, I have heard many people in the industry say that without a PhD you just hit a glass ceiling and don’t really ever make it to the top. In addition, in the US a PhD does carry a lot of weight, and so is an advantage in terms of salary, promotions etc.

Also, I would say from my experience, 80% of PhD students in our dept. do not go into academia…so its extremely normal!

Anyway, hope that helps!

Nessie

Hello!

Does anyone know of any good funding sources, that maybe likely to fund me taking an external course, whilst I'm doing a PhD.
Its an evening course I would like to attend at the london Business School.

Many thanks,
Nessie