Medication Outcomes Graduate Certificate

Overview

The study of medication outcomes specifically examines how medications affect health outcomes, aiming to improve medication safety, efficacy, and patient adherence. The skills gained in this program prepare you for a career in areas like health economics, managed care, policy, medication safety, and risk management, equipping you to make a positive impact on patient health and healthcare efficiency.

Upon completion of the Medication Outcomes Graduate Certificate Program, you will be able to:

Structure a medications outcomes analysis
Use datasets to conduct a health outcomes evaluation
Interpret and apply your findings within the context of other published evidence to develop and recommend policies for medication use; and
Assist health plans, hospitals, accountable care organizations, state agencies, and other health-system stakeholders to reduce pharmacy costs and promote the safe and effective medication use through data-driven approaches.

Courses

PHP 529: Introduction to Health Outcomes
PHP 559: Essential Methods of Pharmacoepidemiology
PHP 589: Essential Methods of Pharmacoeconomics
PHP 649: Applications of Medication Outcomes Evaluation

Tuition per credit based on 2024/2025 academic year rates (subject to change): $887

Admissions

Bachelor’s degree
College transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
Statement of purpose
- Interest in program
- Relevant work experience
- Reasons for applying to the online program at URI
- Professional goals, as well as plans for achieving these goals

Fall 2025 Dates

8/5Application Deadline

9/9Classes Begin

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Medication Outcomes Graduate Certificate Program, you will be able to:

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