Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (PhD)
School of Pharmacy
Location: Boston, Worcester
Start Term: Fall, Spring
Prepare to assume a leadership role in pharmaceutical and healthcare economics or policy with the knowledge and expertise you build in this strategic program.
Prepare for a Multitude of Career Options
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, and patient-related outcomes
- explore market access pricing, reimbursement, and pharmacoeconomic applications
- complete second-year required electives
Third-Year Experience
- complete third-year required electives
- continue and complete your seminar requirement
- begin the research for your PhD dissertation
Fourth-Year Experience
- finish your dissertation research and present your findings
A Global Hub for Healthcare Innovation
A Strategic Base for Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
Work at the frontier of drug analysis, regulation, and safety.
MCPHS Community Voices
Jose Mauricio Paredes Quiroz
| MS '22“I saw how small changes in chemistry effect the pharmacology of a drug. Now at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, I’m directly applying 90 percent of what I learned at MCPHS.”
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Other MCPHS Programs in Regulatory Affairs and PEP
We offer these additional opportunities for graduate study at the master’s, doctoral, and certificate levels for students interested in drug development and regulation as well as pharmaceutical economics and policy.
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
Choose full- or part-time study or whether to start in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.
Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.
Graduate Certificate in Health Policy
Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
Start in the fall or spring. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.
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