Senior Director of Pharmacy Compliance
Healthcare Ventures Group
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (MS)
Location: Boston, Online | Start Term: Fall, SpringGain advanced knowledge and skills to assess healthcare interventions, conduct outcomes research, and support decision-making in the pharmaceutical industry and beyond.
Shape Drug and Device Pricing, Policy, and Access
The MS in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy provides advanced study of pharmacoeconomics, epidemiology, outcomes research, and data analysis. Designed to fit your schedule and goals, this program is offered in-person on the Boston campus or online, in full-time or part-time formats. Graduates from this program pursue advanced careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, consulting, and government.
Advance Your Degree & Reach Your Highest Potential
MCPHS has been a leader in education for more than 200 years, preparing more students for careers in the healthcare and life sciences industries than any other university in the world.
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IN NEW ENGLANDStudy within the School of Pharmacy, ranked the best in the region and second-best in the country in 2025, according to College Factual.
$149K
PER YEARMedian annual earnings for economists working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, according to Glassdoor.
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FOR ROIA Georgetown University study ranked MCPHS third in the U.S. among 4,600 colleges for return on investment (ROI).
Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy at MCPHS
Meet our expert faculty and hear from students about their experience in the master’s program.
A Flexible and Customizable Degree
This program is available in multiple formats to fit your schedule and goals.
Boston
Earn your master’s in-person on our Boston campus, centrally located in the Longwood Medical Area. Best suited for full-time students, this option provides an immersive educational experience. Choose to pursue a thesis or a capstone project. This program is STEM-designated.
Online
Pursue your degree fully online in a format that fits your life. This option is primarily intended for part-time students, as coursework is completed asynchronously. Students will complete a capstone project.
Gain Practical Experience
This program can include experiential learning opportunities, including internships at renown companies in Boston and across the country.
STEM-Designated
The in-person program qualifies international students for an additional 2 years of OPT in the United States.
Careers in Action: Alumni Making Their Mark
Discover some of the roles and organizations where MCPHS pharmaceutical economics and policy graduates are having an impact.
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Associate Director of Global HEOR
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Health Economics and Market Access Manager
Boston Scientific
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Principal Epidemiologist
CSL Behring
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Research Associate
Evidera
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Evidence Generation Manager
Novo Nordisk
A Pathway to Your PhD
After completing our master’s program, earn your PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy with approximately 20 additional credits. This streamlined pathway is available for students to earn two advanced degrees in as little as four years.
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