SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

Learn more about the graduate certificate in Pharmacogenomics, Precision and Translational Medicine.

About the Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Pharmacogenomics, Precision and Translational Medicine in the School of Pharmacy at Temple University is designed for healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical industry personnel and graduate students seeking to enhance their expertise in the rapidly evolving fields of precision medicine and translational research.

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual's genetic makeup affects their response to medications. Precision and translational medicine take into account the individual’s genetic makeup when determining a medical treatment, with the goal of identifying new treatments or drugs based on scientific discoveries.  

Pharmacogenomics and precision medicine are revolutionizing healthcare and drug development. This emerging discipline combines genomic data interpretation, personalized therapeutics and the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice. 

Time Limit for Certificate Completion: 3 years

Campus Location: Online, asynchronous and synchronous

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The certificate may be completed on a part-time basis.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:
Fall admissions, with a deadline of July 30. Interested students should contact the School of Pharmacy for permission to enroll in coursework.

APPLY HERE to the graduate certificate program.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: Applicants must meet the following requirements: BS degree in a related field (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, math, chemical engineering or biochemistry) from an accredited institution

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 12

Required Courses:

PS 8031Fundamentals of Precision and Translational Medicine 13
PS 8032Clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomics 23
PS 8033Advanced Topics in Translational Science and Clinical Trials 23
QARA 5612Bioethics for Pharmaceutical Professionals 1, 33
Total Credit Hours12
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Offered in fall semester.

2

Offered in spring semester.

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This course contains a synchronous component comprised of a 1-hour weekly lecture on Zoom at 6 PM - 9 PM US Eastern time.

Contacts

Certificate Program Web Address:

https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/pharmacogenomics-precision-and-translational-medicine-certificate-graduate-ph-pptm-grad

Department Information:

Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Graduate Studies

3307 N. Broad Street, Suite 528

Philadelphia, PA 19140

tuspgrad@temple.edu

215-707-4972

Submission Address for Application Materials:

https://connect.temple.edu/portal/gr_applytoday

Department Contacts:

Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Non-Thesis MS & Certificates:

Daniel Canney, PhD

canney@temple.edu

215-707-4948

Director of Graduate Studies:

Wayne Childers, PhD

wayne.childers@temple.edu

215-707-1079

Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences:

Oscar Perez-Leal, MD

oscar.perez@temple.edu