In-depth research experience to propel your career
Graduate Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences
No matter where your interests or passions lie in pharmaceutical science, you'll discover leading-edge and world-class research facilities at Northeastern with master's programs inpharmaceutics and drug delivery, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, and biomedical science.
Features of our programs include:
- Classroom courses covering research skills and ethics, experimental design and biostatistics, principles of drug design, and cellular physiology.
- Co-ops and internships at some of the world's leading pharm research institutions, including Biogen, Moderna, Novartis, Pfizer, Shire, Takeda, and Yumanity Therapuetics.
- Opportunity to establish careers as industry scientists, clinical laboratory staff, academic biomedical researchers, science teaching faculty, medical liaison specialists, and pharmaceutical product representatives.
- Advanced PhD entry - you can apply to one of our PhD programs as an advanced entry student, allowing you to avoid taking duplicate courses and complete your PhD faster.
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Explore our programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Science in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
Study with some of the world's top pharmaceutics researchers and personalize your experience by focusing your coursework on novel drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, physical pharmacy, and polymeric dosage form development.
How It Works
Entry Terms
FallCredits Required
Varies by programCommitment
Full-Time or Part-TimeLocations
BostonFormat
On campusAbout Northeastern
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