EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
Online MS in Pharmacometrics and Personalized Pharmacotherapy
This new and unique online graduate program focuses on the methodology and application of mathematical models for disease and pharmacological measurement while utilizing extensive training in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and systems pharmacology.
Curriculum and Requirements
- Required Courses: Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher. 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.
- Registration: Students are required to take 6 credits per semester to complete the program on time and maintain eligibility for financial aid. If fewer than 6 credits are needed, students using financial aid should explore alternative loan options, such as the Graduate PLUS Loan.
- Capstone: Satisfactory completion of a research project. See Research below.
- Course Options: Students refer to their Academic Advisement Report to select course options.
Curriculum
Below is the course timeline and curriculum. Courses are asynchronous remote, in which learning materials are provided online, and students can view these materials and complete tasks at their own pace. However, there are also required due dates.
| First Semester - Fall | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 607C Intermed Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Second Semester - Spring | Credit Hours |
| PHC 504VT Computational Basis of Pharmacometrics | 2 |
| PHC 506VT Biometry in Pharmaceutical Sciences* | 3 |
| PHC 512VT Pharmacometric Software | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Third Semester - Summer | Credit Hours |
| PHC 517VT Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| PHC 588VT Faculty Research Seminar | 1 |
| PHC 615VT Research | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
*Students enrolled in the Pharmacometrics Modeling Micro-Credential program take PHC 610 Population PKPD Modeling in place of PHC 506.
| Fourth Semester - Fall | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 600VT Ethics | 2 |
| PHC 613VT Pharmaceutics Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | Credit Hours |
| PHC 610VT Population Pk-Pd Modeling | 2 |
| PHC 614VT Pharmaceutics Seminar | 1 |
| PHC 616VT Research | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Satisfactory completion of a research project Total minimum credit hours: | 30 |
| Fall Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 500 Basic Drug Development | 3 |
| PHC 508 Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications | 3 |
| PHC 512 Pharmacometric Software (also available in Spring and Summer) Required; additional credits can count toward electives | 1 |
| PHC 539 Biologics - Specialty Pharma (available even years) | 3 |
| PHC 609 Advanced Pharmacodynamics (starting Fall 2026) | 2 |
| PHC 630 Drug Metabolism and Transport | 3 |
| Spring Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 512 Pharmacometric Software (also available in Fall and Summer) Required; additional credits can count toward electives | 1 |
| PHC 518 Nutrigenomics in Cancer (Prerequisite: Pharmacogenomics) | 2 |
| PHC 531 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics I | 4 |
| PHC 608 Advanced Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PHC 616 Research Required; additional credits may count as elective credits for research if choosing a grant or research project for the final capstone. | Variable |
| Summer Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHC 512 Pharmacometric Software (also available in Fall and Spring) Required; additional credits can count toward electives | 1 |
Shape Your Research Experience to Fit Your Goals
Our online master’s program offers a flexible, student-centered research experience that supports a wide range of interests—from data analysis and simulations to literature reviews and applied projects. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your research to align with your academic and professional goals.
In PHC 615, you’ll build foundational skills in grant writing, from crafting a compelling proposal to simulating and evaluating a research plan.
In PHC 616, you’ll complete your capstone by choosing one of two options:
- Demonstrate your mastery by taking a cumulative, master’s-level exam that assesses your knowledge across the program.
- Complete a research project—this could be a review, simulation, or applied study—guided by your employer or UB Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty.
Together, these courses empower you to take ownership of your learning and graduate with the confidence and experience to take the next step in your career or education.
Ready to take the next step?
Visit our Pharmaceutical Sciences MS admissions information page to learn more!