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Xavier-Louisiana Pharm.D. and Regis M.S. in Health Services Administration

Transforming the face of health care together

Management and leadership positions within hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, retail pharmacies and managed care organizations increasingly require the pharmaceutical knowledge obtained through a Doctor of Pharmacy degree combined with management, administrative and financial skills.


What is the M.S. in Health Services Administration?

The Regis M.S. in Health Services Administration prepares students for careers in leading health care teams. Courses in finance, organizational ethics, operations, leadership, research and technology management will augment your pharmacy knowledge and provide you with a deeper understanding of the entire health care landscape.

With a dual Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier-Louisiana and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration degree from Regis University, you will gain the financial, management, administrative and strategic planning skills needed to successfully lead in complex health care organizations.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format
Online courses
8-week terms

Time Commitment
7 of the 8 courses can be completed during the summers. One is completed during the second semester of the P3 year

Start Dates:
Summers between years 1-2 and years 2-3

Program Details

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"This is a degree that I can use to advance in my career, but I can also use it as a separate career."

Joi Coleman
student in the Xavier-Louisiana Pharm.D. and Regis M.S. in Health Services Administration dual-degree program

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When you are ready to apply, our admissions counselors will help you at every step. Applying is easier than you think. We have a streamlined process specifically for Xavier-Louisiana students interested in our dual degree programs. Your Regis admissions counselor will work with you one-on-one to help you complete the online application.

Join Regis Dual Degree Alumni Working As:

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Provides clinical consultation and drug information clarification to practitioners, interpreting medication orders/prescriptions for patients.


Utilization Manager

Assists insurance companies in analyzing health care needs within medical care and recommends further patient care.


Clinical Trial Manager

Help to prepare protocols and case forms to help manage new and ongoing clinical trials.


Pharmaceutical Consultant

Pharmaceutical consultants use their knowledge of biotechnology, medicine and management to help companies develop drugs and manage data about clinical outcomes.


Pharmacy Director

Directs, plans and establishes, the policies and goals for hospitals or health care pharmacy facilities. Additionally, they connect with medical staff, department heads and nursing staff to resolve problems, determine needs, improve processes, and promote effective drug therapy.


Pharmacy Resident

Provide pharmaceutical care to patients, provide effective drug education, develop independent learning skills, understand research methods and opportunities, as well as recognize principles and applications of drug use.


BY THE NUMBERS

29%
Growth in health services manager roles through 2033*
$110680
Median annual salary for medical and health services managers, 2023*
8
Courses needed to earn your M.S. Health Services Administration from Regis

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers, 2023

To apply to the M.S. in Health Services Administration program, you will need

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcript after completion of Xavier PharmD P1 Fall Semester

Priority deadline is February 1. Additional seats to be determined after priority deadline.

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Program tuition: $736 per credit hour

Credit Hours: 36

Students seeking to borrow federal student loans must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov and include both Xavier University’s and Regis University’s Federal School Codes (002032 and 136300) each year.

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