The Graduate Programs at the UAMS College of Pharmacy—offered in collaboration with the UAMS Graduate School—are designed to empower the next generation of leaders in biopharmaceutical research and healthcare innovation. Our graduates have a proven track record of success, securing competitive positions in academia, the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, and government agencies across the country. You’ll work alongside nationally, and internationally recognized faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, with access to unique collaborative opportunities through the UAMS Clinical Enterprise, Translational Research Institute, BioVentures, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, NCTR, and beyond. If you’re ready to lead—your journey starts here.
We offer three specialized tracks: Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci), Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP), and Bioinformatics. Each program features a flexible and rigorous curriculum of core and elective courses tailored to your research goals and professional aspirations.

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Delivering an excellent graduate education with biomedical research experiences. Our graduates are successful scientists in universities, pharmaceutical companies, and government.
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Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP) program have successfully pursued careers in industry based Health Economics and Outcomes (HEOR) positions.
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Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics uses computing, stats, math, and biology to analyze biomedical data and improve health by uncovering insights into biology, medicine, and disease.
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