Administration of Graduate Programs
The Office of Academic Affairs and Assessment for Pharmacy Programs works with the Graduate/Professional Curriculum and Assessment Committee and the PGx Council to determine and administer the graduate program policies. The Director for Pharmacogenomics chairs the PGx Council.
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.
The mission of the Pharmacogenomics Programs is to prepare graduates with the skills to excel as innovators, applied scientists, and practitioners in the pharmacogenomics.
The following are the learning outcomes of the MS in PGx program:
- Demonstrate mastery of the scientific principles that relate to pharmacogenomics.
- Effectively communicate ideas in written and oral formats.
- Use literature and genetic testing results to improve decision-making.
- Demonstrate technical and/or clinical proficiency with relevant PGx methodologies.
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.
Dual Degree, On campus and Online
34 credit hours
The dual degree program is for students in the Manchester University Pharmacy Program. It combines both on campus and online 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.
Dual degree course requirements.