Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic

Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences

The Master’s degree in Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences has a research focus. A thesis is required for graduation, and most students complete one or more manuscripts for publication by graduation. The faculty represents the diverse opportunities within this discipline, and each faculty member has an established record of research and publication and is nationally recognized in his or her area of interest. Students choose a track for their educational focus in outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, social and behavioral sciences, or business administration. Tuition assistance and cost-of-living stipends are available competitively. The graduate program in Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences at The University of Toledo educates its students to:

• Perform as competent researchers in health outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, and social and behavioral science
• Compete successfully for admission into PhD programs in prestigious universities across the country
• Work in many areas of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, including contract research organizations, managed care insurance providers, and regulatory affairs
• Become effective leaders in state and national professional organizations

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Why Study Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences at the University of Toledo?

Our graduate program has been successful in providing students with a wide variety of career options. The Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences division is open to inter- and intra-departmental, institutional, industrial and personal collaborations in research that will expand the knowledge within science and foster cooperation between institutions.

The graduate programs are intended for highly motivated students with an appropriate baccalaureate or advanced degree. Potential students are encouraged to visit the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and discuss their career plans with the Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences faculty. A limited number of graduate assistantships are available. Assistantships are awarded on the basis of the school’s program needs.

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About the Curriculum

Programs of study are available to accommodate varying interests and scholastic needs. Each program consists of core course work, elective course work and research.

Core courses represent the areas of academic instruction deemed essential to equip all students with the necessary theoretical base and skills for career success. Elective courses allow a student the opportunity to study a specific area in greater depth or to gain a broader base in several areas. The research component provides the opportunity to investigate a pharmacy health care administration problem under the direction and guidance of a research committee.

Elective courses can be selected from management, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, sociology, psychology, mathematics, quantitative methods, computer sciences and business administration.

Each student’s Plan of Study will be designed to accommodate varying interests and scholastic needs. Each student’s plan will be reviewed by the division coordinator and approved by the student’s major adviser.

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