Graduates with MS degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences are sought after by the pharmaceutical industry, governmental agencies (FDA and NIH), and academic institutions.
Overview
The PittPharmacy NTMS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a one-year program, preparing students for careers focused on drug discovery, novel dosage formulations, drug development, and drug therapy optimization. Graduates from the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program have the power skills and competencies for career success.
Curriculum
Training consists of a sequence of required core courses, elective courses, journal clubs, and a literature review project. View the full curriculum for this program.
First Year
- Fall Semester
NTMS Pharmaceutical Sciences 48cr Course Title Credit PHARM3053 Biochemical Pharmacology 4 PHARM3040 Statistical Methods I 3 PHARM3049 Scientific Writing Skills 2 Journal Club 1 PHARM3024 Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar 1 PHARM3042 Research Practicum/Elective 4 - Spring Semester
Course Title Credit PHARM2001 Pharmaceutical Analysis 4 PHARM3071 Foundations in Pharm Sciences 4 PHARM3042 Research Practicum/Elective 5 Journal Club 1 PHARM3025 Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar 1