Earn Your M.S.in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Personalized Medicine OR Individualized Medicine with the University of Florida.
Time
On average, completion of the program ranges from 2 to 3 years. However, students have flexibility to complete the courses at their own pace while still working. Students who do not enroll in at least one class for more than two consecutive semesters will become inactive and need to reapply for admission to their program.
Credential
Graduates will earn a M.S. in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a concentration in Personalized Medicine or Individualized Medicine from the University of Florida. Your transcript will read Master of Science in Pharmacy, graduation date, major Pharmaceutical Sciences, concentration Personalized Medicine or Individualized Medicine. Your diploma will read Master of Science in Pharmacy.
Format
Offered entirely online to not disrupt students professional or personal commitments.
Tuition
The M.S. in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Personalized Medicine is $448.73 per credit hour plus fee with the concentration in Individualized Medicine tuition priced at $650.00 per credit hour plus fees. Tuition is subject to change.
Earning a Master’s Degree Online
Completing an online master’s degree with a concentration in Individualized Medicine or Personalized Medicine (Precision Medicine) is a fast and convenient way to pursue your educational and career goals.
At the University of Florida, each course is divided into modules covering specific topics and contains opportunities to enhance learning through discussion topics and case studies while using the vast selection of materials and databases available through the UF library. Students have the ability to interact with course instructors and other students in many different ways using the technology available through the online learning management system.
You’ll learn from clinicians and researchers who are paving the way in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine and comprehensive medication management:
- Courses are taught by 20+ faculty leaders in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine and comprehensive medication management
- $30 million in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine research awards
- More than 1,000 graduate students and clinicians trained/educated through the Precision Medicine graduate program and UF Health Precision Medicine Program, and the Individualized Medicine Program (previously known as the Medication Therapy Management Program).
Concentration Options
| Personalized Medicine | Individualized Medicine | |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours | 30 | 31 |
| Target Audience | Non-clinicians | Clinicians |
| Format | Fully online, asynchronous with no required campus visits. | Fully online, asynchronous with no required campus visits. |
| Thesis | Non-thesis program; students will complete a comprehensive exam during final semester. | Non-thesis program; students will complete a comprehensive exam during final semester. |
| Minimum Length of Time to Complete | 2 years | 2 years |
| Maximum Length of Time to Complete | Flexible: up to 7 years | Flexible: up to 7 years |
| Tuition | $448.73 per credit hour plus fees | $650.00 per credit hour plus fees |
| Admission Requirements | Bachelor’s degree (science-related) 3.0 upper-division GPA; Professional Degree Optional. | Bachelor’s degree (science-related)3.0 upper-division GPA; Must hold a Professional Degree. |
*Students who do not enroll in at least one class for more than two consecutive semesters will become inactive and need to reapply for readmission to their program.
Concentration in Personalized Medicine
This 30-credit hour, fully online M.S. in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Personalized Medicine was developed to meet the needs of working healthcare professionals, researchers, industry, academicians, and post-doctoral fellows and graduate students.
The program will explore topics in pharmacogenomics, genomic technologies, medical genetics, implementation science and other clinical applications of precision medicine. Students will learn from a multidisciplinary team featuring pharmacists, physicians, researchers, informaticians and others committed to advancing research and clinical implementation of genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics.
Careers focusing in genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics require a very specialized skillset. This program was designed for those interested in learning more about precision medicine and pharmacogenomics who are currently working or plan to work in one of the fields listed below.
- Academician
- Bioinformaticians
- Clinical laboratory technologist or technician
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Data scientists
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (D.O)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Field application scientist
- Genetic counselor
- Geneticist (includes sales consultant or administration)
- Industry professional
- Laboratorian
- Medical geneticist
- Medical scientist
- Molecular scientist
- Pharmacogenetic specialist or counselor
- Researcher or research project manager
Concentration in Individualized Medicine
This 31-credit hour, fully online M.S. in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Individualized Medicine integrates pharmacogenomic principles into medication management while focusing on patient-centered individualized care. Students will learn from a multidisciplinary team featuring pharmacists, physicians, researchers, informaticians and others committed to advancing research and clinical implementation of pharmacogenomic testing.
Aiming to bridge the gap between provider knowledge and the latest advancements in individualized medicine, the program is completely online and flexible to accommodate the needs of working professionals. With a curriculum that includes current and emerging trends within the practices of pharmacotherapy, comprehensive medication management and pharmacogenomics, you will have the knowledge to deliver individualized medicine services for your patients.
This program was designed for clinicians interested in incorporating pharmacogenomics into clinical practice:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (D.O)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- Doctor of Dental Science (D.D.S)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse