August 19, 2020
This fall, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy officially launched its new online Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a concentration in health system pharmacy administration.
Under the direction of Stephen Eckel, Pharm.D., M.H.A., this degree equips licensed pharmacists for pharmacy leadership roles in health care and health systems. The degree can also assist pharmacists who wish to transition to a career in health system pharmacy.
“The need for well-trained pharmacy leaders in hospitals and health systems is as critical as ever. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has been helping to address this need over the past decade by partnering with hospitals to train new graduates to take these positions,” Eckel said. “We have received requests over the years to open our MS program to working professionals and we are excited to now offer this online MS degree option.”
The instruction and curriculum are the same as the School’s highly acclaimed residential M.S. program, but this degree does not require a residency. The degree can be completed in 24 months and does not require attending classes in Chapel Hill.
More than 12 online Master’s students had an opportunity to join 14 first year residential M.S. students via Zoom on Aug. 12.
“The students were so excited to meet each other virtually the first week of classes and help launch the inaugural program. We have a tremendous group of students,” Eckel said. “I can’t wait to see the collaboration and forward-thinking ideas that are produced from this talented group of students as they apply the coursework to their place of employment.”
Program highlights include:
- The core curriculum consists of advanced topics in human resources management, health system financial management, medication safety and quality improvement, health system pharmacy operations and more
- Courses are delivered online by UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy faculty and national leaders in health system pharmacy
- Classes will be online and available on-demand to integrate with the demanding priorities of a working professional
For more information about the online program, visit the School’s website.
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