Mechanism Based PKPD

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Program Description

This Mechanism Based PKPD micro-credential offers a graduate-level progression in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics through three courses. You will gain skills in dosing design, PK/PD modeling, and advanced applications like PBPK and TMDD. Emphasizing real-world problem-solving, data analysis and simulation, the program prepares you for impactful roles in pharmaceutical care, drug development and translational research.

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Program Contact

Pharmacy Admissions
285 Pharmacy Building
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2825

Level

  • Graduate

Who is Eligible

  • Both UB and Non-UB students

Credit or Non-Credit

  • For Credit

Instruction Method

  • Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Average Time to Completion

  • Three Semesters

Skills Obtained*

  • Career and Self-Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technology

Special Requirements

Pre-reqs for this micro-credential include:

  1. Hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field), or pursuing a PharmD (Early Assurance type program), or
  2. Be currently employed in a healthcare-related field (e.g., pharmacy, medicine, nursing, clinical research).

These requirements ensure that participants have the foundational knowledge or professional context necessary to engage with the advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts covered in the program.

*Categories based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) key competencies.