Shape the Future of Healthcare
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ offers high-quality, in-demand graduate and professional programs designed to help students launch or advance their careers. The College is distinguished through rigorous academics, applied learning in clinical settings, and faculty who are leaders in their respected fields. With programs offered in both on-campus and online formats, our focus is to meet future healthcare leaders where they are with the curriculum to help them succeed.
Doctor of Pharmacy
On-campus format
The Doctor of Pharmacy program empowers purposeful practitioners who lead within their communities and their professions in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and healthcare fields. Our robust curriculum equips students with clinical knowledge and skills on the use of medications through an experiential, immersive, and collaborative learning environment, preparing them to meet rapidly growing industry demands beyond the pharmacy. Learn more about the PharmD program.
Doctor of Pharmacy Online Pathway
Online format
The PharmD Online Pathway integrates a collaborative, immersive, and student-centered learning approach that prepares students as drug therapy experts and community leaders dedicated to serving society and improving patient outcomes. A bachelor’s degree is required. Learn more about the PharmD Online Pathway.
Master of PA Studies
On-campus format
The Master of Science in PA Studies program is designed to provide a comprehensive primary care training program that combines didactic coursework with clinical experiences to enable the graduate to work in a variety of practice settings. Our 24-month curriculum will prepare you to take the national certification exam, apply for state licensure, and provide patient care in various medical or surgical practice settings. We are in the heart of Indianapolis and partner with all the major healthcare systems in the state, as well as many outside of Indiana, to offer students outstanding clinical experiences. Learn more about the PA program.
Doctor of Medical Science Bridge Program
Online format
The Bridge Program is designed exclusively for PA’s who have graduated within the past 6 months from an ARCPA accredited, entry-level program, and are interested in expanding their clinical knowledge and leadership skills on their path to the Doctor of Medical Science degree. Learn more about the Bridge program.
Doctor of Medical Science
Online format
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program is a fully online, post-professional degree that was designed specifically for working Physician Assistants. The program’s depth and breadth will serve PAs who are interested in building on their education with more in-depth medical knowledge, as well as those who wish to develop leadership skills and business acumen to advance within their workplace. Unlike other Doctor of Medical Science programs, the Butler DMS program acknowledges the clinical experience of the most seasoned PAs and does not require a master’s degree. Learn more about the DMS program.
Doctor of Medical Science—Certificates
Online format
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program offers two online certificates—Healthcare Practice and Administration and PA Educator. These 12-hour certificates are perfect for individuals interested in obtaining administrative and/or educator roles and may already have a doctoral degree or are not interested in obtaining one at this time. Learn more about the DMS certificates.
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Online format
Butler’s Master of Science in Data Analytics is a fully online program that empowers students with the analytical skills required to create and deploy data-based actionable insights which improve decision-making in their organization. Students learn technical skills, like predictive analytics and effective visualization techniques, essential for understanding complex datasets. The Master of Science degree in Data Analytics is offered in three different concentrations: Business Analytics, Healthcare Analytics, and Bioinformatics. Learn more about the master’s in Data Analytics.