M.S. in Pharmacy Administration
Study pharmaceutical marketing and management, and socio-behavioral sciences while engaging in health outcomes research through this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmacy administration.
About this Emphasis
Pharmacy Administration is at the forefront of transforming health care through quality education, cutting-edge research, and professional service. If you're passionate about exploring the intersections of health economics, pharmaceutical marketing, outcomes research, pharmacoepidemiology, and the ever-evolving role of pharmacists, this is the perfect place for you. Our mission is to generate scientific evidence that improves medication use and enhances health outcomes for patients everywhere.
Graduates of our program are highly sought after, with excellent career prospects in academia, government agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, managed care organizations, and health care consulting. The interdisciplinary nature of pharmacy administration also opens the door to exciting collaborations across departments, campuses, and the nation, giving you a wealth of opportunities to expand your expertise and influence.
Join us in this dynamic program, and take the first step toward becoming a leader in pharmacy administration and making a real impact on the future of health care.
About Pharmaceutical Sciences
Do you want to be involved in the development of new medicine? Want to conduct new and exciting research? Then, a degree in pharmaceutical sciences is for you.
At the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, you won't just learn from our team of faculty and researchers. You will work alongside them and help explore the future of health and medicine.
We offer various disciplines, from environmental toxicology to pharmacy administration. Join us and find the right path for you.
Being an Ole Miss Pharmacy graduate student allows you to be part of a diverse community that is comprehensive in scope yet relatively small in size. This provides an excellent opportunity for advanced studies in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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Program Information
Program Type
Master's Program
Area of Study
Health and Social Services
Pharmacy
Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology
School
Duration
2 - 3 Years
Degree
M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Program Location
Emphases
Pharmacy Administration
Required Credit Hours
30 - 36 Hours
Pharmacy Administration Program Details
Curriculum
Required Courses (21 credits)
- PSY 703/EDRS 601/SOC 501 Introduction to Statistics
- PHAD 679 Primary Data Techniques
- PHAD 688 Research Methodology and Techniques
- PHAD 689 Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Policy
- PHAD 693 Health Economics
- PHAD 687 Secondary Data Techniques
- PHAD 792 Drug Development and Marketing
- 3 Electives approved by advisor (9 credits)
- Thesis (PHAD 697) (6 credits)
TOTAL HOURS: 36 credit hours
Other Academic Requirements: In addition to the course requirements, each student must participate and complete an orientation to the discipline of pharmacy administration and register for departmental seminar (PHAD 543/544) each semester (1 credit hour per semester). Each student must also prepare and
successfully defend a thesis prospectus, and complete and defend his or her thesis project.
NOTE: Non-pharmacists and international students are encouraged to audit the professional course PHCY 431 (Social and Administrative Pharmacy I), which includes an introduction to the U.S. healthcare system.
Admissions Requirements
The deadline to apply is January 10.
Admission criteria for the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with emphasis in pharmacy administration and the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with emphasis in pharmacy administration are the same. When completing the online graduate application, students should select which program to which they are applying.
Applicants must have a B.S. degree in pharmacy, B.S. degree in pharmaceutical sciences or higher. A degree in a discipline related to marketing, management, economics, epidemiology or other health-related field may also be considered for admission upon demonstration of a commitment to pursuing a career in the field of pharmacy or the pharmaceutical industry.
College transcripts with a minimum of a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) are required.
Our program encourages but does not require either the GRE General Test or the GMAT. GRE/GMAT score submission is optional. You are NOT required to submit GRE/GMAT scores, and applications without GRE/GMAT scores will be given full consideration. You may choose to submit scores if you have them, and they will be considered by the admissions committee. Although you do not have to submit a GRE/GMAT score, opting to submit a strong test score (rather than submitting no score) may increase odds of receiving an invitation to interview, all other things being equal. In our current method of evaluating applicants, a relatively strong GRE/GMAT score could be used to offset a relatively lower GPA, but you would not be penalized for a low or unsubmitted GRE/GMAT score.
International applicants also must meet the University of Mississippi Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Score Requirement.
Two (2) letters of recommendation, interview, resume, and statement of purpose are used to evaluate candidates. Interested students must apply to the M.S. program online and may find additional application information from the graduate school.
Pharmacy Administration Research
As a graduate student in the Department of Pharmacy Administration, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in impactful research focused on healthcare systems, health inequity, and improving healthcare outcomes. You’ll gain expertise in research methods like surveys, focus groups, and data analysis, while collaborating with faculty members, researchers, and your fellow students.
Did You Know?
internationally-recognized research centers are housed in the School of Pharmacy and located on the Oxford campus
publications authored by School of Pharmacy researchers in 2023.
Meet the Program Coordinator
If you have any questions about the Pharmacy Administration emphasis, don't hesitate to reach out!
Marie Barnard
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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