Program Details

PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Your PhD Journey

Our deep and diverse curriculum will prepare you to pursue a number of professional paths. This program is STEM-designated, qualifying international students for an additional two years of OPT work in the United States.

First-Year Experience

  • learn about health epidemiology, health economics, outcomes research, and comparative pharmaceutical healthcare systems
  • study statistics and regression analysis
  • begin participation in a graduate seminar in pharmaceutical economics and policy

Second-Year Experience

  • explore the application of meta-analysis, pharmacoepidemiology, health services research, health care decision analysis, and patient reported outcomes
  • explore market access pricing, reimbursement, and pharmacoeconomic applications

Third-Year Experience

  • complete third-year electives
  • continue and complete your seminar requirement
  • begin the research for your PhD dissertation

Fourth-Year Experience

  • finish your dissertation research and defend your dissertation