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Dec 07, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy, MS
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About the Program
At Purdue, the Department of Pharmacy Practice within the College of Pharmacy offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in two research tracks (1) Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy and (2) Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy program has evolved from the oldest Pharmacy Administration program in the nation, with the first Ph.D. in the discipline earned by Robert V. Evanson in 1953. Since then, Purdue has granted many Ph.D. degrees in different areas of focus. Students enrolled in the Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy track are trained as scientists to assess problems that can be solved by an understanding of the principles, concepts, and applications of the economic, management, marketing, policy, social, and behavioral sciences. The following specialty focus areas are available: - Health Outcomes
- Health Services
- Medication Adherence
- Medication Safety
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Health Literacy
- Educational Assessment
Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option in either track. See below for each set of requirements. Program Website Program Requirements - Thesis & Non-thesis
30 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (xx credits)
Thesis Research (6 credits)
Only required for students pursuing a thesis MS. Thesis work is encouraged at the master’s level. A dissertation is required of students working toward a Ph.D. degree. Non-thesis Requirements (6 credits)
The non-thesis option requires additional coursework, investigation of special problems, and/or a project-oriented administrative residency. With proper planning and initiative, a typical student can complete the Master of Science degree in two years of full-time study. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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