EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics
One of a kind pharmacy research training.
The only pharmacy school based program of its kind in the country, our Master of Science (MS) in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics provides students a valuable opportunity to be involved in research and training to combat disease. We also offer a collaborative Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/MS degree.
This program develops future clinical and translational research leaders through cutting edge scientific discoveries focused on therapeutic individualization and optimization to improve patient care.
For All Health Professional Students:
The MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics provides PharmD, undergraduate and healthcare professional students a unique opportunity to train in clinical and translational research.
Hands on Research and Clinical Experiences:
With 30+ credits of practical course offerings, we provide hands-on research training and the experiences necessary for students seeking clinical positions in hospitals, pharmaceutical industry, and regulatory agencies.
Be Part of Pipeline Development:
The mission of this innovative degree program is to develop a pipeline of future clinical and translational research leaders through cutting edge scientific discoveries focused on therapeutic individualization and optimization to improve patient care.
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Choose Your Concentration
Under the Guidance of Faculty Experts
We offer five innovative concentrations allowing for a highly individualized experience. Multiple therapeutic areas are available with a combination of rotations and a pragmatic focus on research. This unique approach, combined with internationally-renowned faculty, will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity for future leadership and career success.
Clinical trial design and analysis from Phase 1 to 4
Faculty mentor: Dr. Qing Ma, Dr. Kathleen Tornatore, and Dr. Gene Morse
Retrospective and prospective research on patient outcomes, medication safety and toxicity, with rotations in hospital and outpatient settings
Faculty mentors: Dr. Raymond Cha, Dr. Nicholas Fusco, and Dr. Calvin Meaney
Simulation and translational in silico modeling
Faculty mentor: Dr. Nicholas Smith
Advancing the science of human pharmacology in laboratory
Faculty mentor: Dr. Nicholas Smith and Dr. Qing Ma
Pharmaceutical health services research, pharmacoepidemiology and outcomes research
Faculty mentor: Dr. Dave Jacobs, Dr. Collin Clark, and Dr. Robert Wahler
Career Outlook
There is a critical need for pharmacy and healthcare professional students to gain advanced training in clinical and translational therapeutics. This has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which has illustrated a critical decline of clinical scientists with training in both patient care and research.
The completion of this MS, combined with the PharmD or other health professional degree, will give you a remarkable advantage when applying for residencies, fellowships or employment in clinical pharmacy or industry.
Our MS builds future clinical and translational leaders. Our alumni have gone on to a diverse array of careers in top ten academic institutions, schools of pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, and regulatory bodies such as the FDA.
Program Requirements
- Required Courses: Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher, or a P (Pass) / S (Satisfactory). Courses that do not meet these standards will not count toward the degree and must be repeated.
- Overall GPA: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required across 30 credits.
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