This major is a program that prepares individuals to apply managerial, social, and economic sciences to the study and management of the distribution and use of pharmaceutical products and the provision of pharmacy services.
Includes instruction in research design and methods, statistics, social and organizational behavior, pharmacoeconomics, management of pharmacy services, outcomes research, product planning and reimbursement, cost-benefit analysis, drug marketing, pharmacy and pharmaceutics law and regulation, risk assessment, and organization of the health care system.
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What can you do with a major/degree in Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs Major?
You will need at least a bachelor’s degree and some experience to land a job in this field. Your career options include (but are not limited to) policy analysis, pharmacy administration, postsecondary education (with further higher education), pharmacological services management, sales, and marketing. Jobs mostly are found in healthcare organizations, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals.
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Professional associations are groups of professionals dedicated to topics in specific fields. Professional associations provide a wealth of online resources, some of which are geared specifically towards students. These organizations typically also host conferences and events, providing great opportunities for learning and networking across your field of interest.
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