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What is the focus of this program?
This graduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers advanced
study in the disciplines essential to evaluating the relationship between
pharmaceuticals, medical care, and health and economic outcomes.
The field of pharmaceutical outcomes research is concerned with broader
outcomes than simply the desired biological or physiological effects of
pharmaceuticals, such as long-term morbidity, quality of life, and cost
effectiveness. In addition, the need for better information about
the economics and societal implications of drug therapy has fostered a
growing interest in pharmaceutical policy research.
Does this program offer a Master's degree?
This program does not have a terminal Master's degree. Students
are admitted into the PhD. program only. There is a combined PharmD/M.S.
degree option for students currently enrolled in the UW School of Pharmacy's
PharmD program. For more information please see the program description
at Concurrent Degree Program.
Under rare instances we will consider terminal Master's
degree applications, provided there is room in the program, and there
are available advisors. In such instances, the applicants must have
at least 2 years full-time relevant work experience. There will be no
funding provided by the program.
Is a PharmD degree required for admission?
No. Generally, a professional degree in pharmacy, medicine, or a health-related
discipline is required. Students with Baccalaureate or Masters Degrees
in related fields such as epidemiology, economics, or public health are
also encouraged to apply.
What are the job opportunities for graduates
of the program?
The job market for persons trained in this field is presently quite good.
Our students are trained to take jobs in academic centers of excellence,
the pharmaceutical or device industries, government agencies, research
think tanks, and the managed care industry. The projection is that the
field will continue to grow and that demand will remain high.
Please visit our Alumni page
to learn about the current positions of our program's graduates.
How many students are accepted each year?
2-4 student per year. The size of the class is kept small so that each
student has sufficient mentoring and interaction with faculty.
How are grades and GRE scores considered in
the overall admissions evaluation?
Grade and GRE scores are one of several items considered by the admissions
committee. For further information, please see Considerations
for Evaluating Prospective Graduate Students.
Is financial assistance available?
We provide financial assistance to each entering student for the first
year. After that, students are expected to seek their own scholarships,
research assistantships or to compete for a limited number of endowed
fellowships within the Department. Guidance is provided to locate external
support.
What is the entry date into the program?
Because of the scheduling of core courses, students are accepted for Autumn
quarter only. Autumn quarter typically begins the last week of September.
What is the application deadline?
January 15. Application review will begin January 16, and applicants will
be notified of acceptance or rejection by March 30.
What application materials are required?
See application information
I am not enrolled in a UW degree program.
Can I still take the courses offered by your program?
With permission from the instructor, and on a space-available basis, graduate
nonmatriculated students may enroll in courses offered by our program.
For further information and enrollment procedures visit: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/nonmatriculated
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