Can I have a second OPT?

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qiangao

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I am currently in my OPT with Ph.D degree in Pharmacology earned last Dec, but in order to enter Pharmaceutical companies, I am still looking for further eduation to get a M.S in Biostatistics in order to strengthen my adademic background. I want to know if I can get second OPT once I finish my MS in biostatistics. Really appreicate if somebody could give me some answers. :)
 
I am not sure whether this will help. From what I know(talking to many international advisors), you can apply for OPT after completion of each level of education, which means that you can apply for 1 year OPT after your BS, 1 year after your MS and 1 year for PhD. However, I'm not really sure in your case because you got your PhD first... But, I think you are still allow to get another OPT after your MS. Maybe you should ask the advisors at the university to clear this out (that is what I do most of the time). Hope this help... wish you all the best!
 
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