Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes

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

 

The Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes is a 30-credit, fully online degree program. Health economics and outcomes research is increasingly important to the healthcare industry and aims to optimize patient care delivery and clinical decision-making as well as influence policy discussions related to healthcare reimbursements and priorities.

This degree program will prepare students for careers in health care administration, medical affairs, and market access and research in public and private health systems, the pharmaceutical industry, health insurance companies, government and academia.

Students will take courses covering topics including biostatistics, epidemiology, qualitative and quantitative research methods, health economics and health care delivery systems.

Here are job openings in this field for which a graduate would be competitive.

Core Required Courses

Students are required to take all of the following courses in order to earn the Master of Science in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes degree. Courses will be offered fully online, in either an asynchronous or partly synchronous/asynchronous model.  The courses will be offered as scheduled during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.

  • PHA 703 Biostatistics
  • PHA 704 Epidemiology
  • PHA 705 Introduction To Statistical Software Programming
  • PHA 707 Qualitative Methods
  • PHA 708 Healthcare Delivery, Policy and Management
  • PHA 709 Survey Of Health Services Research Methods
  • PHA 710 Quantitative Methods
  • PHA 712 Health Economics
  • PHA 713 Pharmacoeconomic Modelling
  • PHA 714 Advanced Statistical Methods
  • PHA 719 Patient Reported Outcomes
  • PHA 722 Seminar

Capstone or Thesis requirements

Depending on the goals of the student, each student may enroll in one or both of the following courses in addition to a one-credit seminar course towards the completion of the degree.  Students may enroll in each course up to two times.  This is not a requirement for graduation.

  • PHA 794 Capstone
  • PHA 795 Thesis

Who should apply?

Professionals from a variety of healthcare backgrounds, including:

  • Pharmaceutical industry professionals
  • Regulatory compliance managers
  • Healthcare administrators
  • Managed care pharmacists
  • Health system pharmacists
  • Registered nurses and nurse administrators
  • Pharmacy or nursing students


Jill AugustineProgram Director:
Dr. Jill Augustine, earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in Pharmacoeconomics, Policy, and Outcomes.  She was awarded her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2012 and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Emory University School of Public Health with a focus area in Behavioral Science and Health Education.  Dr. Augustine areas of research include education assessment, health outcomes, and qualitative research.

Admission Requirements

Students can begin courses in the fall, spring, or summer. Potential applicants are required to complete a bachelor’s degree program or higher, completing courses with a C grade or better. Applicants are asked to submit their application through PharmGrad and should have a demonstrated interest in pharmacy and health care services through degree programs (e.g., undergraduate major or graduate degree) or work experience.  For an applicant from a country where the primary language is not English, official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted for review.

The PharmGrad application process includes a curriculum vitae or resume and a statement of purpose. Your statement of 1 – 2 pages in length should address how your background and/or experiences have prepared you for graduate school, areas of research of interest to you and your professional, academic, research and extracurricular achievements.


Tuition

$750 per credit hour + technology fee of $17 per credit hour (max. of $150)
Total estimated tuition for Master’s Degree  = $23,041


Financial Aid Eligibility

Master’s degree students are eligible for private and federal loans. For more information, contact the pharmacy financial aid coordinator, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 678.547.6346.

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