PKPD and Systems Pharmacology

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Program Description

This micro-credential, from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, builds advanced skills in pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP). Through three integrated courses, you will explore ADME processes, PBPK and TMDD modeling, and Python-based QSP tools. Emphasizing hands-on data analysis and simulation, the program will prepare you to apply mechanistic models for drug development, clinical pharmacology 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.