Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the economic evaluation of pharmaceutical products and the study of drug use and effects in large populations. Students develop skills in health economics, pharmaceutical policy, epidemiological methods, and data analysis, preparing them for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare policy, research, and regulatory agencies. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology. - Develop skills in conducting economic evaluations of pharmaceutical products. - Learn techniques for studying drug utilization, safety, and effectiveness. - Explore principles of health economics, pharmaceutical policy, and epidemiological methods. - Analyze and interpret pharmacoeconomic and pharmacoepidemiologic data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for effective pharmaceutical evaluation and policy-making. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology** - Overview of key concepts and practices. 2. **Pharmacoeconomics** - Principles of pharmacoeconomics and cost-effectiveness analysis. 3. **Pharmacoepidemiology** - Fundamentals of drug utilization, safety, and effectiveness studies. 4. **Health Economics** - Principles of health economics and resource allocation. 5. **Pharmaceutical Policy** - Fundamentals of pharmaceutical policy and regulation. 6. **Epidemiological Methods** - Principles of study design and data analysis in epidemiology. 7. **Data Analysis in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology** - Fundamentals of statistical methods and modeling. 8. **Practicum in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects. 9. **Capstone Project in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology** - Comprehensive project applying skills in economic evaluation or epidemiologic research. **Assessment Methods:** - Pharmacoeconomic studies, pharmacoepidemiologic research projects, health economics analyses, pharmaceutical policy papers, epidemiological methodology reports, data analysis projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Pharmacoeconomics: From Theory to Practice" by Michael A. Drummond et al. - "Pharmacoepidemiology" by Brian L. Strom. - "Health Economics" by Alan Williams. - "Pharmaceutical Policy in the United States" by various authors. - "Epidemiology: Study Design and Data Analysis" by various authors. - "Data Analysis in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of economics, statistics, and healthcare systems. Suitable for students interested in pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, and health economics. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring pharmacoeconomists, pharmacoepidemiologists, health economists, pharmaceutical policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare policy, research, and regulatory agencies. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology, supporting careers in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare policy, research, and regulatory agencies.