Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, Master’s, Doctoral/PhD

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Gain the theory, practical experience, and decision-making skills needed to improve prescription drug use and health among diverse populations.

The widespread use of medications in society has created a demand for individuals skilled in the evaluation of pharmaceutical services and interventions. The dynamic health care environment has created a number of critical factors that are constantly shaping and reshaping the health policies of the United States and countries around the world. Pharmaceutical services are a vital part of health care, and factors affecting health care inevitably impact on pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, and pharmacy practitioners.

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Program Details

Class Format

In-Person,Full Time

Program Location

UMB Campus

Cost/Credit Hour

Master's:
In State: $783
Out of State: $1353

Doctoral/PhD:
In State: $623
Out of State: $1101

Dates & Deadlines

Fall deadline: N/A (MS program)
Fall deadline: TBD (PhD program)

The decision has been made to pause our MS degree admissions for the 2024/2025 academic year. No applications will be accepted. Please check back in early September of 2024 for admissions updates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Michelle Besser
Program Specialist
PhD: phsr-PHD@rx.umaryland.edu 
MS: phsr-MS@rx.umaryland.edu 

Academics

Wendy Camelo Castillo, MD, PhD, MSc
Director, Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Graduate Program
wcastillo@rx.umaryland.edu
410-706-4369

                                                                        

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