Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (MS)

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Faculty:School of Pharmacy
Degree:Master; Online
Field of Study:Economics, Other
Pharmacy Admin. and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)

Description:

This strategic STEM-designated program focuses on pharmaceutical economics and policy, global drug policy, pharmacoeconomics, outcomes research, health epidemiology, and pharmacoepidemiology. Designed to fit your life, it gives you the choice to study in-person at our Boston campus or online and to begin your studies in the fall or spring semester. The Boston-based program offers both a thesis (separate application needed) and a non-thesis option. The online program is an asynchronous non-thesis course of study and is intended primarily for part-time students.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    For admission to the program, an applicant must have:

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Statement of Goals (< 500 words) that describes why you feel the PEP program will help you reach your goal
    • TOEFL or IELTS, required of all applicants for whom English is not the primary spoken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States or have an earned degree (bachelor?s or higher) from a U.S. college or university.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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