Student Backgrounds
Most students have a healthcare background of some type or have worked in customer-facing roles for healthcare or life sciences companies.
Students come from a variety of backgrounds with at least a B.S.
- Pharmaceutical representatives
- Medical science liaisons
- Pharmacy benefit management analysts
- Pharmacists
- Health care administrators
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Clinical trial managers
Our program also attracts professionals from diverse backgrounds. Individuals working in legal affairs, healthcare policy, or quality improvement are often strong candidates and bring valuable perspectives to the learning environment.
Not sure if you have the right background? Contact us and we’ll help you decide.
Strategic Learning. Real-World Impact.
Claudia Lopez, Pharm.D., BCPS
“As a student in the UF Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy online graduate program, I’ve found the experience directly supports my work as a Population Health Pharmacy Manager. The Managed Care concentration has strengthened my ability to align pharmacy strategy with broader population health goals by focusing on benefit design, formulary management, and healthcare economics. The addition of a dual concentration in Pharmacoeconomics is further enhancing my ability to apply economic valuation and data analysis—essential tools for optimizing clinical outcomes and demonstrating value across patient populations.”
From Retail to Regulatory with ONLINE POP
M. Danny Jean, Pharm.D., M.S.
“The program gave me important knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical outcomes and managed care policy that facilitated my transition from retail pharmacy to Regulatory Compliance Director at a pharmacy benefit manager. The knowledge I gained laid the foundation for me to confidently take on complex regulatory challenges nationwide.”
AMCP Experiential Education Preceptor Award
“Almost all of the concepts that I teach P3-4 students I originally learned from my time in the program. I also actively promote [Online POP] to my students as an alternative or supplement to residency.”
Stephen Lott, Pharm.D., M.S.
POP Online Graduate Program Alumnus