Earn your certificate in clinical pharmacogenomics entirely online, in as little as two semesters.
About the Program
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacogenomics is offered by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Florida. This program consists of 9 credits and is the only fully online clinical pharmacogenomics training program for pharmacists, physicians, nursing professionals, genetic counselors, and graduate other learners in the United States.
Home to one of the largest clinical pharmacogenomics programs in the country, the UF College of Pharmacy offers the only student pharmacist certification and degree designation in the U.S., along with fellowship and PGY2 Pharmacogenomics residency training opportunities. To date, more than 10,000 patients have undergone pharmacogenomic testing at UF Health. Program faculty include expert clinicians and researchers who are leaders in the UF Health Precision Medicine Program. The program curriculum draws on more than 10 years’ experience with implementing clinical pharmacogenomics at UF Health and in the College of Pharmacy to provide a real-world perspective on challenges and solutions.
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Who should consider this certificate?
The following clinicians can benefit from obtaining a certificate in clinical pharmacogenomics: pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors.
Who this Program May Appeal to
This program will prepare clinical faculty to:
- Develop, implement and expand clinical pharmacogenomic services in a variety of practice settings
- Teach clinical pharmacogenomics to student pharmacists and peers
- Incorporate pharmacogenomic content into didactic and experiential curriculum at their institution
- Obtain a graduate certificate or master’s degree for career advancement
You’ll learn from clinicians and researchers who are paving the way in pharmacogenomics:
- Courses are taught by 20+ faculty leaders in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine
- $30 million in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine research awards
- More than 1,000 graduate students and clinicians trained/educated through the Precision Medicine graduate program and UF Health Precision Medicine Program
Certificate Minimum Requirements
For All (Domestic and International) Applicants
- A baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor’s degree ( international equivalent) in a science subject (chemistry, biology, genetics, etc.) from an accredited institution. https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/
- A professional degree in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, nursing, (e.g. Pharm.D., BS Pharm, RN, Physician’s Assistant, ARNP, MD, DO).
- If your bachelor’s degree is not in a natural science subject or if you do have a professional degree in a health-related field, please email: onlinepm@cop.ufl.edu
- An upper-division GPA of 2.5 or higher. To calculate what your upper-division GPA is, please use the Upper Division GPA Worksheet.
For International Applicants Only
- The English language skill requirements for admission
- If your native language is not English, or if you graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a non-English speaking country, you will need to take and submit your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or other Graduate Council approved English language skills test scores.
- Non-English speaking countries are those which are not included in the Graduate School’s list of English speaking countries.
- To be admitted to a Certificate Program, the applicant must score the following on the TOEFL:
| TOEFL Exam Type | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Paper-based | 550 |
| Computer-based | 213 |
| Internet | 80 |
Certificate Courses
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9 credit hours) | ||||||
| PHA 6935 | Principles of Pharmacogenomics | 3 | x | x | x | 16 Weeks |
| PHA 6935 | Case Studies in Clinical Pharmacogenomics | 2 | x | x | 16 Weeks | |
| PHA 6935 | Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation | 2 | x | x | 16 Weeks | |
| PHA 6134 | Foundations of Precision Medicine: Genomic Technologies | 1 | x | x | x | 5 Weeks |
| PHA 6935 | Foundations of Precision Medicine: Genetic Epidemiology | 1 | x | x | 5 Weeks |