Clinical and Translational Therapeutics MS

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The only pharmacy school based program of its kind in the country, our MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics provides a valuable opportunity to be involved in research and training to combat disease. The program offers hands-on research training and the experiences necessary for students seeking clinical positions in hospitals, pharmaceutical industry, and regulatory agencies. The mission of this innovative degree program is to develop a pipeline of future clinical and translational research leaders through cutting edge scientific discoveries focused on therapeutic individualization and optimization to improve patient care.

Required Core (6 credits)

PHM 551LEC - Clinical Research Methods Credits: 2
PHM 552LEC - Clinical Research 2 Credits: 2
PHM 553LEC - Translational Biometry Credits: 1
PHM 554LEC - Clinical and Translational Therapeutics Seminar Credits: 1

Clinical & Translational Therapeutics Research Rotations (15 credits)

PHM 535LEC - Clinical and Translational Therapeutics Research Rotation Credits: 3
Which will include 5 sections of PHM 535 :
- PHM 535LEC - Experimental Pharmacology Credits: 3
- PHM 535LEC - Clinical Trial Design Credits: 3
- PHM 535LEC - Pharmacotherapy Credits: 3
- PHM 535LEC - Health Services Research and Pharmacoepidemiology Credits: 3
- PHM 535LEC - Translational Pharmacology Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (9 credits)

Electives (2-3 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

PHM 606LEC - Biostatistics and Drug Literature Evaluation Credits: 3
PHM 706LEC - Informatics and Health Information Systems Credits: 2
PHM 736LEC - Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology Credits: 2
PHM 849TUT - Elective 3 - Direct or Non-Direct Patient Care Credits: 6
PHC 517LEC - Pharmacogenomics Credits: 2
PHC 531LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 1 Credits: 4
PHC 532LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 2 Credits: 3
PHC 607LR - Intermediate Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
MT 526LEC - Technical Communications for the Scientific Professional Credits: 3
PMY 527LEC - Modern Approaches to Drug Discovery Credits: 2
STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 526LEC - Clncal Trials/Design Anal Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (6-7 credits)

PHC 615TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 18
PHC 616TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 18

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 Year

Application Fee

$50

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.