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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

PharmD/Biomedical Informatics MS


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Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Masters of Science (MS) in Biomedical Informatics program combines pharmaceutical expertise and health care information technology and focuses on developing informatics innovations that provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The dual degree program reduces by one year the usual pattern of a four-year PharmD program and a two-year Master of Science program. 

Curriculum


The PharmD curricular components are completed during the first, second, fourth and fifth years of the degree program.  The Medical Bioinformatics curricular components are completed the summer before the third year and during the third year. Each candidate must meet all degree requirements of each school.

Biomedical Informatics MS


The Medical Bioinformatics curricular components are completed the summer before the third year and during the third year.

Electives and Options (minimum 12 credits)


Elective courses provide you with an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, skills and professional attitude beyond that provided by the core curriculum. Students are required to take 6-13 elective credit hours, depending on their entering term (see Academic Advisement Report). Carefully review the elective policy here and elective options and within interest areas on our website.

Note


The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences reserves the right to change courses as needed in order to achieve curricular outcomes in accordance with Accreditation Standards and Guidelines.

To assist with integration of IPPE topics, Pioneer Rx Pharmacy Software is used to enhance the learning experience for students through hands-on simulations featuring the functions and workflow processes found in pharmacies.

Total Credit Hours: 182


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 182 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 5 Years

Application Fee


  • N/A

Program Contact


Jennifer Rosenberg
274 Pharmacy Building
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2825

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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