MS Students
Master’s Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Specialization in Health-System Pharmacy Administration
The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in health system pharmacy administration (HSPA) prepares pharmacists to be leaders in health care. The degree combines classroom instruction with a two-year residency and also has a flexible on-line learning option. The recently launched MPS in Regulatory Science prepares students for a leadership role as a regulatory professional to ensure products and pharmaceuticals comply with efficacy, safety, and high-quality standards required to meet today’s healthcare challenges.
Incoming Student Characteristics
as of Mar. 21, 2024
The following table outlines the total new student enrollments by year in addition to the MS program selection recorded in UNC systems.
| Incoming Year | # of Enrolled Students (1) | Residential Program (2) | On-Line Program (3) | MPS Program (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 2 | 23 | 7 |
| 2022 | 31 | 19 | 12 | N/A |
| 2021 | 26 | 14 | 12 | N/A |
| 2020 | 24 | 14 | 10 | N/A |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | N/A | N/A |
(1) # of Enrolled Students = Count of the unique student IDs that were enrolled at the completion of the Fall academic term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion) as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report.
(2) Residential Program = Count of unique student IDs that were enrolled at the completion of the Fall academic term. (UNC Program Code – MSPHRS) Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration.
(3) On-Line Program = Count of unique student IDs that were enrolled at the completion of the Fall academic term. (UNC Program Codes – MSPHRS1 (MS Online) & MSPHRS1_PHRSHSA (MS Online). The MS Online program was launched in the Fall of 2020. Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration.
(4) MPS Program = Count of students enrolled in the Master of Professional Science in Regulatory Science.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Mar. 21, 2024
The following table outlines the gender and residency mix for each incoming class year.
| Incoming Year | Female (%) | Male (%) | North Carolina Residents (%) | Non-NC Residents (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 2022 | 74 | 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 2021 | 58 | 42 | 46 | 54 |
| 2020 | 33 | 67 | 33 | 67 |
| 2019 | 21 | 79 | 14 | 86 |
(1) Female (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as Female during their incoming class year Fall Term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion) as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report.
(2) Male (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as Male during their incoming class year Fall Term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion) as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report.
(3) North Carolina Residents (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as having a permanent residence of North Carolina during their incoming Fall Term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion) as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report.
(4) Non-North Carolina Residents (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as having a permanent residence outside of North Carolina during their incoming Fall Term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion) snapshot as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Mar. 21, 2024
The following table outlines the race and ethnicity mix for each incoming class.
| Incoming Year | White (%) | Asian (%) | African American or Black (%) | Hispanic or Latino* (%) | American Indian or Alaska Native (%) | Two or More Races (%) | Unknown/Other (%) | International (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 62 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 48 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 72 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 71 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Race / Ethnicity (%) = The count of unique student IDs that self-identified as that specific race/ethnicity during their incoming Fall Term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion). The non-resident alien designation in Connect Carolina is categorized in the international category.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Mar. 15, 2023
The following table outlines the total student enrollment program choice as of the end of each academic year.
| Academic Year | Total # of Enrolled Students (1) | Residential Program (HSPA) | On-Line Program* (HSPA) | MS in Pharmaceutical Science | MPS Program (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 7 | 50 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 51 | 28 | 22 | 1 | N/A |
| 2020 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 23 | 23 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
(1) Total # of Enrolled Students = Total count of unique student IDs that were enrolled as either full-time or part-time students in the MS program in the Fall academic term (Snapshot = Post-Grades Completion).
(2) MS in Pharmaceutical Science = This includes candidates for the PhD program that obtain a terminal MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree. (UNC Program Code – MSPHRS_PHRSCBMC)
(3) MPS Program = Count of students enrolled in the Master of Professional Science in Regulatory Science.
*The MS On-Line Program launched in the Fall of 2020 which is the beginning of the 2021 academic year.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
Student Outcomes
as of Mar. 21, 2024
Students acceptance of a position at or around graduation is a critical success factor of the MS program that is closely monitored.
| Graduating Year | # Graduates | Academia | Industry | Hospital/Healthcare System | Government | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Authoritative Data Source – Office of Student Affairs