Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics
To earn the Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics degree, students must:
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00.
- Complete a total of 34 credit hours of course work (29 credit hours required and at least 5 credit hours elective) with a grade of “C” or better.
In order for dual degree students to earn the Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics degree, students must complete the requirements noted above as well as:
- Complete the pharmacy program as described in the Pharmacy Bulletin without requiring any remediation of pharmacy coursework or an alternative plan to complete the pharmacy program.
- For students without a bachelors or professional degree, the MS in PGx degree will not be awarded until the pharmacy degree is conferred.
MS in PGx Course Requirements
| Required | | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| PGx 501 | Introduction to Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| PGx 505 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| PGx 521 | Human Genetics | 4 |
| PGx 515 | Research Responsibility and Ethics | 1 |
| PGx 526 | Applied Pharmacogenomics 1 | 3 |
| PGx 531 | Bioinformatics | 4 |
| PGx 512 | Advanced Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
| PGx 536 | Applied Pharmacogenomics 2 | 3 |
| PGx 511 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 3 |
| PGx 533 | Data Analysis/Biostatistics | 3 |
| Electives | Choose 5 credit hours from the following: | |
| PGx 514 | On Campus: Analytical Technology 1 | 1 |
| PGx 524 | On Campus: Analytical Technology 2 | 2 |
| PGx 534 | On Campus: Analytical Technology 3 | 2 |
| PGx 508 | Online: Pharmacogenomics in Practice 1 | 3 |
| PGx 528 | Online: Pharmacogenomics in Practice 2 | 2 |
| PGx 462 | On Campus or Online: Research and Innovative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| PGx 592 | On Campus: Pharmacogenomics Lab Only domestic students are eligible to enroll, includes an extra $500 fee for laboratory supplies to be charged before the course begins. | 1 |