Overview

A number of critical factors shaping the health policies in the United States and around the world emphasize the need for increased research concerning the role of pharmaceuticals and the pharmacy practitioner in new and old systems of health care. In order to accomplish this goal, the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy offers a graduate program in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.

The Social and Administrative Pharmacy program at University of Minnesota is a flexible, interdisciplinary program which utilizes all resources of the University's many outstanding departments in an effort to provide the student with knowledge and experience in areas she/he feels is applicable to the resolution of pharmacy-oriented problems. The wealth of academic resources located at the University of Minnesota, Academic Health Center, and the Twin Cities allows the student to maximize his/her own educational experiences.

Degree Options

Students completing the MS in Social and Administrative Pharmacy have a Plan A or a Plan B option.

Plan A Option

The Plan A option with thesis requires a minimum of 32 semester credits including thesis credits.

Plan B Option

The Plan B option is without thesis and requires a minimum of 30 credits of academic work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacy and Its Environment

Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Social and Behavioral Aspects of Pharmacy Practice

Statistical Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

30 to 32 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Preference will be given to candidates who have had professionally-related education, but individuals from other fields such as biology, chemistry, statistics and public health will be considered

Graduate School Application

Application fee: amount stated in the Graduate School Application:

Unofficial transcripts from each college or university you have attended, including the University of Minnesota

Supplementary application form

Three letters of recommendation

Official test scores: GRE and (TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB for English language assessment)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16776 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16776 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10640 USD / year

≈ 10640 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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