Careers: MS Pharm Sci: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare

Next Term Application Deadline

08.15.2025

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08.25.2025

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Listen in as program director Dr. Pankaj Desai discusses the Pharmacogenomics and Drug Development programs' curriculums, work-life balance, and online format.

Career Outlook

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person’s genes affect how they respond to medications. The field’s goal is to help doctors select the drugs and doses best suited for a patient. Pharmacogenomics is interwoven with the field of precision medicine, which aims to treat every patient.

According to the Pharmacogenomics Market Report, the pharmacogenomics field is expected to experience a growth of 11% during the forecast period (2018–2026).

Growing Career Opportunities

Future career opportunities are plentiful for students graduating with an MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare. Alumni can expect to be eligible for a variety of leadership roles and career-advancing opportunities.

As with other highly technical professions, a higher education level leads to increased opportunities, salary, and responsibility. Since this is a relatively new area, the process of entering the field can vary for different people, and a degree in a related subject such as genetics or pharmaceutics may be enough to start or excel in a career.

Types of Jobs Available in Pharmacogenetics

Pharmacogenomics is a sub-specialty of healthcare, used in several ways. From drug development to cancer therapy to food digestion, pharmacogenomics impacts any field involving human life.

Curation – These types of roles work closely with clinical trials by taking data and applying it to real-world settings.
Cancer therapy is seeing substantial growth due to two key areas genomics can make a difference – in the metabolism of the drug itself and how it affects the tumor.
Lab-based roles in either a genomics lab or a small-molecule lab, working in report generation companies to help design and develop reports, consulting roles, and many other positions.
Genetic counselors, physicians, or pharmacists who want to establish a practice specializing in pharmacogenomics could benefit from the Pharmacogenomics program.
Great for those with experience in Biology, Chemistry, Genomics, Psychology, Genetic, Medical, and Pharmaceutical research

What You Can Do With a Master’s Degree in Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Genetic Sales Consultant
Geneticist
Medical Scientist
Bioinformatician
Research Project Manager
Data Scientist
Clinical Genomics Curator

Field Application Scientist
Clinical Implementation Scientist
Clinical Development Scientist
Genetic Data Analyst
Molecular Sales Consultant
Genomics Lab Technician
Molecular Scientist
Sales

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the MS in Pharm Sci: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare program?

The MS in Pharmacogenomics program is typically completed in 6 semesters or 2 years if taken part-time.
What GPA do I need for this MS Pharm Sci: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare program?

For the MS in Pharmacogenomics program, a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent is recommended.
What are the admission requirements for the MS Pharm Sci: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare program?
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  - Biology, Chemistry, or science-related degree preferred
- 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).
Please visit the Admissions Requirements page for more information.