A pharmaceutical marketing degree combines conventional business training with an education in pharmaceuticals and medical science. Scholars might take an array of courses that cover disciplines such as biology, chemistry and anatomy, as well as topics like health care law, supply chain management and marketing strategy.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.