Recommended Course Order

Master’s Degree

To help you plan your coursework effectively and maximize your learning experience, we suggest the following sequence:

  • Take PHA 6125 (Introduction to Quantitative Pharmacology) during your first summer semester. This course is a prerequisite for several core courses – PHA 6122 (Population PK/PD), PHA 6131 (PBPK Modeling), and PHA 6123 (QSP Modeling). Since PHA 6125 is not offered every semester, we recommend taking it at your earliest opportunity.
  • Plan to take PHA 6418 (Introduction to Model-Informed Drug Development) in your second year. This course is based on real-world case examples and will be most beneficial if you are already familiar with the methodologies covered in earlier courses.
  • For students interested in Pharmacoeconomics electives: Start with PHA 6283 (Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics), which is a prerequisite for PHA 6806 (Pharmacoeconomic Modeling).

View a sample course plan for students entering the 2026-2027 academic year. Please feel free to create your own plan based on your schedule and interests.