The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Personalized Medicine (30 credit hours) was designed to meet the needs of those working in a healthcare or industry setting, research, teaching, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. The program explores topics in pharmacogenomics, genomic technologies, medical genetic implementation and other clinical applications of precision medicine. This program is best suited for non-clinicians.
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Credential
Graduates will earn a M.S. in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a concentration in Personalized Medicine from the University of Florida. Your transcript will read Master of Science in Pharmacy, graduation date, major Pharmaceutical Sciences, concentration Personalized Medicine. Your diploma will read Master of Science in Pharmacy.
designed for working professionals
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.
affordable, flat rate tuition
Tuition
Tuition is $448.73 per credit hour plus fees regardless of residency status. Students in the Personalized Medicine concentration can take additional courses from the Individualized Medicine program as electives, but will pay $650 per credit hour for those enrollments.
Career Outlook
Careers focusing in genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics require a very specialized skill set. 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
Current Job Postings
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacogenomics – Dept. of VA Affairs
- Licensed Pharmacist(CPS) Pharmacogenomics – Dept. of VA Affairs
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Dept. of VA Affairs
Master’s Curriculum
Additional requirements:
- A minimum of 24 credit hours of elective coursework must be completed in addition to the 6 credit hours of required foundational courses, including the 1 credit CAPSTONE/Comprehensive Exam.
- Students graduating in the Fall/Spring must enroll in at least 3 credits during their final semester of coursework. This includes the required comprehensive final exam (1 credit hour).
- Students graduating in the Summer must enroll in at least 2 credits during their final semester of coursework. This includes the required comprehensive final exam (1 credit hour).
- The comprehensive final exam must be taken during the student’s final semester. No exceptions will be made.