Program Overview
The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. Through core and specialization curricula, students develop critical thinking abilities for careers in research, industry, academia, and government institutions. The program fosters lifelong learning through student-centric teaching, collaborative research opportunities, and an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates are prepared to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares graduates to contribute skills and mastery of advanced topics in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields in both educational and industry environments. Graduates of the program are trained to develop skills in critical thinking necessary for positions in research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, academic, and government institutions.
Outline:
The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences through a core curriculum and a specialization curriculum.
Thesis Option (Plan A):
Core Courses:
- Introduction to Industrial Pharmacy I
- Introduction to Industrial Pharmacy II
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Advanced Biopharmaceutics
- Master's Research
Elective Courses:
- Special Problems
- Principles of Manufacturing Pharmacy, Lecture & Laboratory
- Industrial Pharmacy Journal Club
- Pharmaceutical Materials
- Product Formulation, Lecture & Laboratory
- Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
- Special Drug Delivery Systems
- Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
- Biotechnological Drug Delivery Systems
- Advanced Physical Pharmacy
- Degradation and Stability of Pharmaceutical Systems
- Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Data Analyses
- Electron Microscopy & Laboratory
- Cell & Tissue Culture and Laboratory
Non-thesis Option (Plan B):
Core Courses:
- Introduction to Industrial Pharmacy I
- Introduction to Industrial Pharmacy II
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Advanced Biopharmaceutics
Elective Courses:
- Special Problems
- Principles of Manufacturing Pharmacy, Lecture & Laboratory
- Industrial Pharmacy Journal Club
- Pharmaceutical Materials
- Product Formulation, Lecture & Laboratory
- Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
- Special Drug Delivery Systems
- Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
- Biotechnological Drug Delivery Systems
- Advanced Physical Pharmacy
- Degradation and Stability of Pharmaceutical Systems
- Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Data Analyses
- Electron Microscopy & Laboratory
- Cell & Tissue Culture and Laboratory
- Biostatistics
Thesis Option (Plan A): Medicinal Chemistry
Core Courses:
- Applied Biochemistry I/Cell Signals & Systems
- Biostatistics
- Biocatalysis in Drug Discovery
- Principles of Drug Design I
- Principles of Drug Design II
- Master's Research
Elective Courses:
- Special Problems
- Peptides and Peptidomimetics
- Design of Nucleoside Analogs
- Medicinal Chemistry Journal Club
- Chemical Aspects of Drug Metabolism
- Lab in Analysis of Biomacromolecules
- Computer-Aided Drug Design
- Advanced Topics in Prodrug Design
- Medicinal Chemistry of Antiviral and Anticancer Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
- Organic Spectroscopy
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
Non-thesis Option (Plan B): Medicinal Chemistry
Core Courses:
- Applied Biochemistry I/Cell Signals & Systems
- Biostatistics
- Biocatalysis in Drug Discovery
- Principles of Drug Design I
- Principles of Drug Design II
Elective Courses:
- Special Problems
- Peptides and Peptidomimetics
- Design of Nucleoside Analogs
- Medicinal Chemistry Journal Club
- Chemical Aspects of Drug Metabolism
- Lab in Analysis of Biomacromolecules
- Computer-Aided Drug Design
- Advanced Topics in Prodrug Design
- Medicinal Chemistry of Antiviral and Anticancer Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
- Organic Spectroscopy
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
Thesis Option (Plan A): Pharmacology
Core Courses:
- Applied Biochemistry I/Cell Signals & Systems
- Biostatistics
- Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Biochemical Neuropharmacology
- Master's Research
Elective Courses:
- Special Problems
- Principles of Pharmacology I
- Principles of Pharmacology II
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Pharmacological Aspects of Respiratory Disease
- Advanced Psychopharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacology Journal Club
- Pharmacology of Anticancer Drugs
- Pharmacology of Drugs Abuse
- Reproductive Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- Design of Nucleoside Analogs
- Applied Biochemistry II
- Cell & Tissue Culture and Laboratory
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
- Gene Technology in the Pharmaceutical & Health Science
Non-thesis Option (Plan B): Pharmacology
Core Courses:
- Applied Biochemistry I/Cell Signals & Systems
- Biostatistics
- Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Biochemical Neuropharmacology
Elective Courses:
- Special Problems
- Principles of Pharmacology I
- Principles of Pharmacology II
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Pharmacological Aspects of Respiratory Disease
- Advanced Psychopharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacology Journal Club
- Pharmacology of Anticancer Drugs
- Pharmacology of Drugs Abuse
- Reproductive Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- Design of Nucleoside Analogs
- Applied Biochemistry II
- Cell & Tissue Culture and Laboratory
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
- Gene Technology in the Pharmaceutical & Health Science
Non-thesis Option (Plan B): Pharmacotherapeutics
Core Courses:
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology of Organ Systems
- Cellular Pathophysiology
- Biostatistics
Elective Courses (Pharmacology):
- Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Pharmacological Aspects of Respiratory Disease
- Biochemical Neuropharmacology
- Advanced Psychopharmacology
- Pharmacology of Drugs Abuse
- Reproductive Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Elective Courses (PHS):
- Applied Biochemistry I
- Applied Biochemistry II
- Neuroanatomy & Neuropathology
- Electron Microscopy & Laboratory
- Cell & Tissue Culture & Laboratory
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab
- Gene Technology in the Pharmaceutical & Health Science
- Cell Signals & Regulatory Systems
- Laboratory in Gene Technology for the Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Professions
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Oxidants, Antioxidants & Free Radicals
Teaching:
The program is delivered in a student-centric format that develops the skills to interpret basic and clinical research through critical analysis to foster lifelong learning. Students are engaged in an inclusive and collaborative learning environment and are trained in an interdisciplinary environment that provides depth and breadth of knowledge. Opportunities for collaborative research experts in other fields are provided within the structure of the program.
Careers:
Graduates are prepared for positions in research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, academia, and government institutions.
