Careers: MS in Pharmacy Leadership

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09.15.2024

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Career Outlook

The MS in Pharmacy Leadership offers individuals already working in a pharmacy setting an opportunity to advance their leadership and management skills while building knowledge of the issues facing the health care system and changes in business operations. Individuals who choose to complete a leadership program gain experience that may improve their job prospects.

What You Can do with an MS in Pharmacy Leadership

Successful completion of the program prepares graduates for leadership positions in numerous health care settings, including independent and chain community pharmacies, health-system inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and clinical pharmacies, managed care, and more.

Graduates earning their Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership move on to successful careers in various senior leadership roles. Below you will find career outlook, and wage data from BLS for Pharmacists comparing entry and senior-level roles.

Occupation

Median Wage

Projected Growth

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Median Wage

$136,030

Projected Growth

2-4%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$168,650
Mid Level	$136,030
Entry Level	$89,980

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Registered Pharmacist
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Job Sectors

Medicine and Dentistry
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This page includes information from O*NET Resource Center by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Clinical setting leadership titles include:

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Clinical Manager
Clinical Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager
Pharmacy Supervisor
Pharmacy Assistant Director
Pharmacy Associate Director
Pharmacy Director

Responsibilities for leadership roles may include:

Managing and supervising a pharmacy team
Providing leadership through development and involvement in clinical pharmacy consult services, drug informatics, and hospital quality initiatives
Assisting in the development of a drug formulary and involvement in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Planning, developing and providing drug information and educational sessions to professionals within the pharmacy setting, as well as to physicians, nursing staff, and other health care professionals
Teaching, precepting, and mentoring students and residents

Student Testimonial

“Rather than being a thesis-based master's program, this is a capstone based master's program. This approach allows me to apply a lot of the concepts that I've learned directly in the classroom to my work in my capstone project. My capstone project involves decreasing missing medication doses. The capstone allows me to apply the concepts I have learned in the classroom directly to my work project. ”

Peter S.

MS Pharmacy Leadership Graduate

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the MS in Pharmacy Leadership program?

The MS in Pharmacy Leadership program is typically completed in 5 semesters or 1 and 2/3 years if taken part-time.
What GPA do I need for the MS in Pharmacy Leadership program?

For the MS in Pharmacy Leadership program, a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent is recommended.
What are the admission requirements for the MS in Pharmacy Leadership program?
Requirements include:
- BS or PharmD degree from an accredited institution (pharmacist) OR enrollment in a PharmD program. (Student Pharmacist)
- PharmD students must have completed the required Foundational coursework to enroll (e.g. 1 year of Pharmacy School)
- PharmD students who do not have a BS degree must contact the program director to apply
- Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended
- For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based), or a Duolingo English Test of at least 110 is accepted.
  - Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).
Please visit the Admissions Requirements page for more information.