This new and unique graduate program focuses on advanced training in pharmacokinetics (study of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs) and pharmacodynamics (study of drug effects and toxicity in treatment of diseases) to enhance personalized medicine.
You must satisfactorily complete at least 30 graduate credit hours for the MS degree. All required courses must be completed with a B- or higher (or must be repeated).
| First Semester Required Courses - Fall | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 506 Biometry in the Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 |
| PHC 512 Pharmacometric Software | 1 |
| PHC 588 Faculty Research Seminar | 1 |
| PHC 607A Intermed Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PHC 613 Pharmaceutics Seminar | 1 |
| PHC 615 Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Credit hours may be adjusted based on planned hours of work. If you are only taking required courses and need to be full-time: 2 credit hours. Consult with your advisor. | Varies |
| Second Semester Required Courses - Spring | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 504 Computational Basis of Pharmacometrics | 2 |
| PHC 516 Pharmacogenomics | 1 |
| PHC 610 Population Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
| PHC 614 Departmental Seminar | 1 |
| PHC 615/PHC 616 Research | 5 - 10 |
| Minimum total credit hours | 30 |
| First Semester Elective Options - Fall | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 500 Basic Drug Development | 1 |
| PHC 538 Introduction to Biologics | 2 |
| Note: Electives PHC 630 and PHC 508 are not recommended this fall semester due to your rigorous courseload. |
| Elective Course Options - Remaining Semesters | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Fall | |
| PHC 508 Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications (odd years) | 3 |
| PHC 615 Research | Varies |
| PHC 630: Drug Metabolism and Transport | 3 |
| Spring | |
| PHC 608: Advanced Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PHC 609: Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (odd years) | 2 |
| PHC 616 Research | Varies |
Course offerings vary each year. Refer to the Class Schedules.
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