EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
Pharmacogenomics and Transport
Our Pharmacogenomics and Transport micro-credential is an online three-course series encompassing several aspects of pharmacogenomics from transport to current events incorporating cancer and nutrition. Each course consists of lectures and hands-on practice with clinical guidelines to lead you through developing personalized therapies. Finally, to obtain the digital badge, you will be asked to complete a cumulative pharmacogenomic question related to current issues related to pharmacogenomics.
This is a micro-credential program. Earn the Pharmacogenomics and Transport digital badge upon successful completion of this program. Learn more about micro-credentials.
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Skills
- Career and Self-Development
- Critical Thinking
- Technology
Level
- Graduate
- Professional
Eligibility Requirements
Who is eligible?
Intended for both UB students and non-degree students
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
Recommended:
Human genetics or clinical class/background
Required Courses
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.
Earn a C or better in each of the three courses:
- PHC 517VT Pharmacogenomics (fall or summer, 2 credits)*
This course consists of lectures and in class exercises designed to introduce the principles and concepts in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. The course goal is to give students an understanding of the principles of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine, such that they can then apply these skills to patient care.
*On-campus students must take the equivalent PHC 516 course in-person instead of PHC 517.
PHC 516 Pharmacogenomics (spring, 1 credit)
The overall course goal is to give students an understanding of the principles of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine, such that they can then apply these skills to patient care.
- PHC 518: Nutrigenomics in Cancer (spring, 2 credits)
Note you must complete PHC 516 or PHC 517 (if on campus) before taking PHC 518. This course consists of lectures and in class exercises designed to expand upon the principles and concepts in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine by relating them to cancer and nutrigenomics. - PHC 630: Drug Metabolism and Transport (fall, 3 credits)
A study of the metabolism and transport of drugs and drug metabolites. Topics include in-depth discussions of Phase I and II biotransformation pathways, Solute Carrier and ATP-binding cassette membrane transport proteins, intestinal, hepatic, renal and brain metabolism and transport, in vitro/in vivo techniques for evaluating drug metabolism and transport, and scale-up of drug metabolism and membrane transport data.
Additional required activities/assignments:
- To obtain the digital badge you will complete a cumulative Pharmacogenomics question related to current issues in pharmacogenomics. Details for the digital badge will be provided to students after they finalize their courses. You must take and pass every course with a C or better before moving onto the final project.
Credit Options
- Credit
Instruction Method
Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)
Average Time to Completion
3 semesters
Program Cost
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Apply to the Program
Submit your application by April 25, 2025 to be considered for the program beginning in the fall 2025 semester.