Concurrent Degrees & Certificates

Through a partnership between UW School of Pharmacy and UW Bothell, eligible PharmD students can earn their MBA with just one additional year of study, completing both degrees in five years. Students may choose coursework focusing on Leadership and/or Technology in their MBA.

With UW Bothell’s top-ranked educational value and the world-renowned faculty at UW School of Pharmacy, this program offers a new approach to health care leadership training. As a UW PharmD-MBA graduate, you will be prepared to meet high level health care challenges now and in the future.

Current second-year (PY2) UW PharmD students with a bachelor’s degree may apply. Students must be in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.7 Professional and Cumulative GPA at the end of Winter Quarter of PharmD year two. More information

MEDEX Northwest and the UW PharmD program have partnered to offer a PharmD-PA concurrent degree program, a unique opportunity for cross-trained individuals to work in clinics providing care to the urban and rural medically underserved, in newly developing hospitalist roles, and in academic instructional settings such as residencies. More information

The goal of the accelerated concurrent degree program is to attract outstanding students who are committed to earning the PharmD degree and a PhD degree in Pharmaceutics.

These students are equipped to enter academic careers that require competence in both teaching and research. Graduates of a concurrent degree program will possess the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to work with colleagues across multiple disciplines essential to performing integrated and translational medical and pharmaceutical research.

PharmD and PhD in Pharmaceutics (extended program)

Contact Dr. Nina Isoherranen for more information about this program.

Certificate Program in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory affairs specialists play a vital role in the health care landscape, bridging the legal, business and scientific aspects of developing new biomedical products. This innovative field offers growing career opportunities and the chance to help improve people’s lives.

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll learn about the roles and responsibilities of regulatory affairs professionals in the development of new medical products. We’ll explore the regulatory jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You’ll delve into the laws and regulations that apply to the design, development, testing and production of biomedical products, including biologics, drugs, biotechnology-derived therapeutics, vaccines and medical devices, including software as a medical device. We’ll also examine post-market issues and requirements.

Admissions: open to any PharmD students without an application. Students must contact Stephanie Guerrero to request add codes for the certificate courses.

Curriculum:

• 3 required courses (9 credits)
  • PHARM 516 Introduction to Biomedical Regulatory Affairs (3 credits)
  • PHARM 517 Product Development and Manufacturing Systems (3 credits)
  • PHARM 518 Product Testing, Evaluation, and Post-Market Issues (3 credits)

Program Features

• Class field trips to local companies to learn about Good Manufacturing Processes
• Optional participation in a special group project that involves conducting a structured policy analysis of an existing law, statute or regulation

Cost: Free (no fees and no extra tuition costs)
Contact: Stephanie Guerrero

Conducting clinical trials is an essential part of developing new pharmaceuticals and medical devices. With the large range and volume of studies required today, the field offers plenty of career opportunities for applying your skills to make a significant impact on our medical system.

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the concepts that guide the design and implementation of different types of clinical trials. We’ll study the fundamental scientific, ethical, regulatory and economic principles connected with biomedical research. You’ll also explore the ethics involved in clinical trials, including the protection of human subjects and the integrity of data.

Admissions: open to any PharmD students without an application. Students must contact Stephanie Guerrero to request add codes for the certificate courses.

Curriculum:

• 3 required courses (9 credits)
  • PHRMRA 524 Introduction to Clinical Trials (3 credits)
  • PHRMRA 525 Implementation and Conduct of Clinical Trials (3 credits)
  • PHRMRA 526 Project Management and the Business of Clinical Trials (3 credits)

Program Features

• Preparation for professional certifying examinations in the field

Cost: Free (no fees and no extra tuition costs)
Contact: Stephanie Guerrero

The goal of the Certificate is to prepare student pharmacists to become specialists in geriatrics to meet the needs of older adults in all practice settings. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the general principles of selecting and optimizing drug therapy for older adults with several comorbidities. This specialized training will assist pharmacists practicing in any pharmacy environment, including community, home health care, hospital and long-term care settings. More Information

Admissions: Students must be in their second professional year to apply.

Curriculum:

• Required courses (15 credits)
  • PHARM 549 Assessment and Pharmacotherapy of Older Adults (4 credits)
  • PHRMPR 566 Geriatrics APPE (7 credits)
  • PHARM 550 Seminar in Geriatrics (1 credit)
  • NURS 516 Physiology of Aging (3 credits)
• 1 elective credit

Cost: Application fee: $50, total certificate program fee: $1,100. No extra tuition costs. Scholarships are available.
Contact: gerirx@uw.edu

Learn how and why data science concepts are applied in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). Evaluate data science projects and discern appropriate needs.

Review sources and comparison of health data. Gain exposure to working with real-world data including electronic health records. Understand the principles of causal inference, the bedrock for comparative effectiveness research, and the array of causal inference methods available to HEOR analysts. Understand fundamental differences between these methods to help select appropriate ones. Learn the principles of machine learning and their applications in HEOR. More Information

Admissions: Designed for professionals in the health care or medical technology industries. Note: While PharmD students are welcome to apply, they would have to pay all fees listed below under “Cost.”

Curriculum: 3 required noncredit, online, asynchronous courses (note: noncredit courses cannot count as PharmD electives)

• Principles of Data Science & Health Care Data
• Comparative Effectiveness Analysis with Routine Care Data
• Practice of Machine Learning & Applications in Health Economics & Outcomes Research

Cost: $9,000
Contact: Leana de la Torre

Learn how to apply the principles of health economics to improve decision making in a complex health care environment. Understand health care markets and systems throughout the world. Evaluate the effectiveness of medical treatments, interventions and technologies through outcomes research. Identify the value behind health care practices and policies. Gain experience with decision modeling, micro-simulation and assessment of uncertainty. Learn the principles and practices of health technology assessment. More Information

Admissions: Designed for professionals in the health care or medical technology industries. Note: While PharmD students are welcome to apply, they would have to pay all fees listed below under “Cost.”

Curriculum: 3 required noncredit, online, asynchronous courses (note: noncredit courses cannot count as PharmD electives)

• Principles of Health Economics
• Economic Evaluation in Health & Medicine
• Practice of Health Technology Assessment in a Global Environment

Cost: $7,992
Contact: Leana de la Torre

The School of Pharmacy also runs a Teaching Certificate in Pharmacy Education, which is designed for PGY residents and is not open to PharmD students.