The curriculum in the combined PharmD/MS
program includes fulfilling the degree requirements of both, the
PharmD curriculum and that of the MS program in Pharmacy Administration.
Certain courses in the combined PharmD/MS curriculum may be satisfied
by the required courses for individual degree programs and need
not be repeated. Students are requested to meet with their MS
program advisors or the Director of Graduate Studies to discuss
which courses would benefit them to pursue their career interest
and satisfy their career needs with respect to the MS program.
Minimum
Required Credit Hours for MS Program
The curriculum focuses on the four areas
of Pharmacy Administration – pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical
marketing, pharmaceutical management, and behavioral pharmacy.
Credit Hours
MS program Core Courses
10cr
Recommended Electives
9cr
Area of Emphasis Electives
9cr
Seminar in Pharmacy Administration
2cr
Masters Project (Non thesis option)
6cr
Minimum for graduation
36cr
Minimum Required Credit Hours for Combined
Program
PharmD Courses
134cr (6cr satisfied with 9cr MS electives)
MS Courses
38cr (Seminar enrolled for 4 semesters)
Total
172cr
Combined Program Course Dynamics
Most MS program courses are offered during
the evening so they may not interfere with other courses offered
in the PharmD program.
6 credit hrs of PharmD curriculum electives
will be waived. Students may take PharmD electives with approval
from the graduate advisor to satisfy MS degree requirements.
Students will be required to register and
participate in MS program seminar courses for 4 semesters after
being accepted in the combined program.
One six weeks of research rotation (PharmD
program) required.
