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Graduates are also positioned to work as researchers at universities, government and non-profit agencies, and at national laboratories such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences offered by Chapman University is a 2-year, year-round thesis program for students interested in the following research areas:

Drug Design and Discovery/Medicinal Chemistry

Microbiology/Immunology

Pharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, And Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacology

Structural Biology

Social and Administrative Sciences

Why Choose CUSP?

CUSP will provide students with a solid foundation in an integrated and interdisciplinary program within the pharmaceutical sciences that combines:

A comprehensive education and training to include strong foundational pharmaceutical sciences knowledge, ethics, and regulatory issues related to research trials from bench work to translational science

Leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship in drug and medical devices development through didactic course work and active-learning internships

Course work that broadens the trainees’ background to complement research development in future Ph.D. programs or career opportunities in the industry

An optional global experience that combines research, language immersion and an understanding of cultural nuances

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics, Regulation and the Pharmaceutical Pipeline

Drug Discovery and Development

Biologics

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Methods

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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*Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college or international university in one of the following subjects

Two letters of recommendation from a professor or employer who is familiar with your academic abilities.

A personal statement of approximately 500-1,000 words

A copy of official transcript from the bachelor’s degree granting institution

A resume or curriculum vitae including relevant experience

Additional Information for International Students

Transcripts – Applicants submitting transcripts from foreign universities must submit: transcripts in the native language as well as an English translation.

Unofficial English Proficiency Exam results may be submitted with Student Test ID number.

Tuition Fees

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86940 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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