Advance Your Career With a Flexible, Applied Online Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
The University of Florida’s fully online graduate programs in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy (Online POP) are designed specifically for working professionals who want to advance their careers in the pharmaceutical, managed care, policy or health economics fields without pausing their lives or relocating to campus.
Built from the ground up as an online program in 2006, Online POP offers two decades of proven online teaching experience and a curriculum intentionally aligned with real-world practice. Students learn alongside pharmacists, clinicians, industry professionals, clinical trial specialists and healthcare administrators, creating a uniquely diverse learning environment that deepens discussion and strengthens professional networks.
Our online format combines the convenience of asynchronous learning with the impact of weekly live sessions led by expert UF faculty. Students receive the same high academic rigor as an on-campus program with flexible scheduling that fits demanding professional and personal lives.
Why Choose Online POP?
Top-ranked institution
The University of Florida is a top U.S. public university, and the UF College of Pharmacy is ranked #4 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.
Renowned faculty experts
Learn from global leaders in HEOR, managed care, regulatory policy, medical communications and applied pharmacoeconomics.
Designed for working adults
One accelerated course at a time ensures a manageable workload and steady degree progress.
Impactful career outcomes
75% of students advance into a new role before graduation or within one year of earning their degree.
Live, discussion-rich learning
Weekly synchronous sessions reinforce understanding, build confidence and create meaningful professional relationships.
100% online
Our program is delivered entirely online, allowing you to complete every course and requirement without ever visiting campus.
Choose From Four High-Demand Specializations
Managed Care Pharmacy: Learn how benefit design, policy and clinical and economic evidence shape decision-making in PBMs, health plans and health systems.
Pharmacoeconomics: Evaluate and model the economic value of medications using advanced cost-effectiveness and decision-analysis techniques.
Pharmaceutical Policy: Study the regulatory, legal and federal frameworks governing drug development, supply chain integrity, controlled substances, Medicare/Medicaid and pricing.
Pharmaceutical Value Communications: Develop applied skills in evidence synthesis, HEOR storytelling, payer communication and medical writing to convey drug value effectively.
Designed for Working Professionals
Which Program is Right for You?
| Master’s Degree | Graduate Certificate | Non Degree Seeking Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Program Length | 2 years (5 semesters) | 12-16 months (3-4 semesters) | 7 weeks (1 course) |
| Maximum Program Length | Flexible: Up to 7 years | Flexible: Up to 7 years | N/A |
| Credit Hours | 33 | 15 | Varies |
| Tuition | $750 per credit $24,750 total | $750 per credit $11,250 total | $750 per credit |
| Admissions Requirements | • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline • 3.0 upper-division GPA • No GRE required | • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline • 2.5 upper-division GPA • No GRE required | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Campus Visit Required | No. The program can be completed entirely online. | No. The program can be completed entirely online. | No. Completed entirely online. |
| Credential Earned | • Master of Science in Pharmacy • Concentration Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy • Graduate Certificate in selected focus area | Graduate Certificate in selected focus area | Course completion and final grade recorded on official UF academic transcript. Credits earned are eligible for transfer to other institutions. |