Pharm.D./M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes

The Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes is not currently accepting applications. 

 

Program Description

For qualified Pharmacy students, Mercer University provides the opportunity to pursue the Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes degree concurrently with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

The Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes (M.S.) is designed to provide unique competencies that would allow the graduate to contribute to current challenges in healthcare delivery and policy. The program provides foundational instruction related to core aspects of health outcomes research including instruction related to biostatistics, epidemiology, research methods, health economics, and health care delivery. Students will have the opportunity to interact with experienced academic faculty as well as leaders in health outcomes from the pharmaceutical industry and health systems.

Program Outcomes/Objectives

The outcomes of the Pharm.D. degree program and the outcomes of the M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes program also apply to the combined Pharm.D./M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes program.

Admissions Requirement and Procedure

Students must meet the admission requirements for the Pharm.D. program in the College of Pharmacy and for the M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes. Please refer to the College of Pharmacy for admission requirements for the Pharm.D. program.

Admission requirements for the M.S. in Health outcomes portion of the combined program are as follows:

  • Potential applicants are required to complete a bachelor’s degree program or higher, completing courses with a C grade or better.
  • Potential applicants are also asked to submit their curriculum vitae or resume, a statement of purpose, and a general application.
  • While not required, potential applicants may submit a standardized test score that is no more than 5 years old (e.g. GRE, PCAT, MCAT, LSAT).
  • Applicants whose native country is not the United States, are required to submit TOEFL scores.

Program Requirements

While completing the requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, students may take courses towards the M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes degree provided they maintain a 2.75 minimum pharmacy school grade point average and a 3.0 health outcomes grades point average.

M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes can be used to satisfy professional-level elective hours required for the Doctor of Pharmacy program. This does preclude students from taking professional-level electives in the Doctor of Pharmacy program, and students are encouraged to take advantage of elective courses offered by the College of Pharmacy that will further develop their knowledge and skills in specific areas within the field of pharmacy.

Academic Advisement

Academic advisement for students participating in the Pharm.D./M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes program is provided by the Pharm.D./M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes program director. Additionally, the student will have a graduate advisor within the M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes program.