Earn your M.S. in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine online with the University of Florida.
Time
The online M.S. degree requires 31 credit hours. Most students complete the online graduate degree within 2-3 years, but you have up to 7 years to complete the program.
Credential
Online M.S. graduates earn a Master of Science in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine issued by the Graduate School of the University of Florida.
Format
These programs are offered entirely online with asynchronous elements and can be completed anywhere, at your own pace.
Tuition
The University of Florida is proud to offer one of the most competitive tuition rates among online programs in pharmacy. Some courses may require textbooks.
Earning a Master’s Degree Online
Completing an online master’s degree with a concentration in Clinical Pharmacogenomics and 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).
Empowering Patient Care Through Precision Medicine
Claire Spahn, B.Sc., Pharm.D., M.S.
"I wholeheartedly recommend the UF Master’s in Clinical Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine program. Given UF’s stellar reputation for pharmacy education and the convenience of the self-paced online curriculum, this program was an easy choice. Classes were appropriately paced and taught by expert faculty who supported my learning throughout. As soon as the first year, I was able to implement my new PGx knowledge in my workplace to enhance patient care."
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHA 6134 | Foundations of Precision Medicine: Genomic Technologies* | 1 | 5 |
| GMS 6224 | Foundations of Precision Medicine: Medical Molecular Genetics* | 1 | 5 |
| PHA 6138 | Foundations of Precision Medicine: Genetic Epidemiology* | 1 | 5 |
| PHA 6120 | Foundations of Precision Medicine: Pharmacogenomics | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6443 | Case Studies in Clinical Pharmacogenomics | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6137 | Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6935 | CAPSTONE: Comprehensive Exam* | 1 | 16 |
*Foundation courses must be taken in your first semester and the Capstone is taken during your final semester.
Elective Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHA 6631 | Foundations of Medication Management: Patient Care and Practice | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6630 | Foundations of Medication Management: Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Disease | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6746 | Patient Education and Communication in the Era of Precision Medicine | 3 | 5 |
| PHA 6184 | Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Foundations and Impact on Individualized Medicine | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6613 | Clinical Applications of Precision Medicine: Precision Health | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6136 | Clinical Applications of Precision Medicine: Oncology | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6633 | Individualized Pharmacotherapy I | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6634 | Foundations of Medications Management: Individualized Pharmacotherapy II | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6241 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6247 | Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics | 3 | 11 |
| PHA 6042L | Literature Survey in Precision Medicine | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6139 | Personal Genomics and Your Health | 3 | 16 |
| PHA 6935 | Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery | 3 | 16 |
Note: If students take PHA 6630 Foundations of Medication Management: Pharmacotherapy they do not need to take PHA 6633 Individualized Pharmacotherapy I or PHA 6634 Foundations of Medications Management: Individualized Pharmacotherapy II. If students took PHA 6633 and PHA 6634 they do not need to take PHA 6630.