Administration of Graduate Programs
The administrative officer responsible for graduate programs works with the Graduate Council to determine graduate program policies. Each graduate program is directed by a program director.
Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics
The Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics (MS in PGx) degree is designed to prepare students to enter the specialized field of application of genetic information, where an individual’s DNA is used to optimize drug therapy. Being a graduate program, a science degree (chemistry, biology, medical technician, etc.), a professional degree (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy), or a master of science (genetic counseling), etc.) is one of the requirements for entry into the MS in PGx program.
The mission of the Masters of Science in Pharmacogenomics is to prepare graduates with the skills to excel as innovators and applied scientists in the pharmacogenomics industry.
The following are the objectives of the program:
- To enable students to perform a full range of testing in the contemporary pharmacogenomics / biomolecular laboratory encompassing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components;
- To prepare students to interpret genetic testing results to facilitate optimization of drug selection by clinicians;
- To educate students on the ethical applications of genetic testing results.
Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Program Options
1 Year, On-Campus
34 credit hours
The on-campus program at the Fort Wayne, IN campus is designed primarily for those with an undergraduate science degree, offering a one-year, intensive path to a master’s degree divided into three four-month semesters. It provides unparalleled depth and breadth in pharmacogenomics and includes the study of human genetics, bioinformatics, ethics and pharmacokinetics. The curriculum offers electives in laboratory training or pharmacogenomics implementation in clinical settings. Students that take the laboratory training will learn to perform DNA analysis with the most up-to-date technology in preparation for work in the pharmaceutical, genetic testing, and professional service industries. Students taking electives in pharmacogenomics implementation will create a business plan for implementation of pharmacogenomics testing at a clinical site, and will discuss/create in-depth patient cases that will prepare them for using pharmacogenomics to guide patient care. The pharmacogenomics implementation electives are completed online.
On-Campus Option course requirements.
2 Year, Online
34 credit hours
The online program is designed primarily for those with an undergraduate science or professional degree, offering a two-year, part-time path to a master’s degree divided into intensive 7-week courses. It provides unparalleled depth and breadth in pharmacogenomics and includes the study of human genetics, bioinformatics, ethics and pharmacokinetics. The curriculum offers electives in laboratory training or pharmacogenomics implementation in clinical settings. Students that take the laboratory training will learn to perform DNA analysis with the most up-to-date technology in preparation for work in the pharmaceutical, genetic testing, and professional service industries. The laboratory course sequence is only offered on campus and at specific times, therefore students that choose to take the laboratory courses will complete that coursework at the Manchester University Fort Wayne, IN campus. Students taking electives in pharmacogenomics implementation will create a business plan for implementation of pharmacogenomics testing at a clinical site, and will discuss/create in-depth patient cases that will prepare them for using pharmacogenomics to guide patient care. The pharmacogenomics implementation electives are completed online.
Online Option course requirements