University of Florida

In addition to the core requirements, students must select an area for concentration. The selection of a concentration area should be based upon individual student interests and future career and research goals. Much of the research done in the department involves health outcomes research, which crosses disciplinary boundaries and focuses on evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness, safety, humanistic and cost outcomes of drug therapy, medical technologies and pharmacy related health services. Examples of specialty areas in the department are:

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Patient Safety and Medication Use