Online MS Pharm Sci in Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics
The Master of Science in Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics program at the University of Cincinnati Online prepares students for careers in health care research, medical & health service managerial roles, medical affairs, and market access in public and private health systems, the pharmaceutical or medical device industries, health insurance companies, government, and academia.
MS Pharm Sci: Health Outcomes & Pharmacoeconomics Program Overview
Health outcomes research generates evidence to improve patient care delivery, as well as decision-making in regard to policy discussions for health care reimbursements and priorities.
Students will take courses covering topics including biostatistics, pharmacoepidemiology, Comparative effectiveness research, cost-effectiveness analysis, and decision analytical modeling. Students will also complete a non-thesis capstone project that ties together curricular outcomes from the entire program.
MS Pharm Sci: Health Outcomes & Pharmacoeconomics Program Highlights
High Quality Education
The Master’s in Health Outcomes program at the University of Cincinnati Online is designed for students who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Our students typically come from a variety of backgrounds, including public health, healthcare administration, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. We also have students currently enrolled who have worked in pharmacy settings, operating rooms, hospice care, hospital administration, and more.
The goal of the MS in Pharmaceutical Science-Health Outcomes & Pharmacoeconomics Track is to train students with expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, economics, business and quantitative analysis who can apply these skills to conduct and manage health outcomes studies in different settings. At the completion of this track, students will be able to:
- Describe current comparative effectiveness research methods, health technology assessment (HTA) practices, and value frameworks applied in health outcomes
- Interpret, present, and disseminate data analyses of health outcomes studies and policy implications to stakeholder groups
- Identify the use of Real-World Evidence in the drug life cycle
- Recognize regulatory, legal, clinical, and commercial purposes of health outcome evidence in different industry and healthcare settings
- Apply quantitative, analytic methods (e.g., pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, prospective and retrospective observational studies and decision modeling) in health outcomes.
Flexibility
- Asynchronous curriculum available 24 hours a day
- 100% online– no campus visits required
- World-class faculty who provide personalized attention to each and every student.
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
- A U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country
- Biology, Chemistry, or science-related degrees, health science degrees, economics and business degrees
- Some experience in clinical research or health care
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- 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)
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: are currently serving in the US armed forces, or are veterans of the US armed forces.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Two letters of reference are required.
- References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. Letters of recommendation from family, friends, current students, politicians, or clergy are not accepted.
Provide a few paragraphs on why you plan to pursue this program and how you plan to use this degree in the future.
A professional and current resume or curriculum vitae.
Students living abroad are eligible to pursue this program, but will not be qualified for F-1 Visa status in this online program
Applicants with college coursework completed outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation for each college or university you attended outside the United States. This evaluation must be obtained from a service listed on the NACES member website.
Students who are not permanent residents of the United States or earned a degree from an institution where English was not the language of instruction must complete a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test when applying. The minimum score required for admission is 90 (internet-based test). If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from a United States university, this requirement will be waived. IELTS score of 7 or higher is preferred or a Duolingo score of 110 or higher is also acceptable.
Transcripts must also be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org). Reference the Official Transcript Submission Policy for Enrollment for more information.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
April 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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