Overview

Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Maryland Eastern Shore focuses on two areas of specialization:

Drug Design and Discovery (DDD) offers students the ability to gain knowledge and conduct research in the areas of drug design and synthesis, biosynthesis of natural products, neuropharmacology and immunology.

Drug Delivery and Clinical Pharmacology (DDCP) offers the students the ability to gain knowledge and conduct research in the area of drug delivery systems with a focus on the use of nanotechnology in targeted drug delivery.

Careers

Pharmaceutical Scientists may become professors, researchers, and leaders in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academia, government agencies, and other health-related organizations. Average salaries in 2013 were: academia – $107,200; industry – $138,500; government – $100,100.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Drug Discovery

Advanced Drug Metabolism

Principles of Pharmacology

Advanced Bioorganic Chemistry

Advanced Neuropharmacology

Clinical Chemistry

Advanced Molecular Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy Health Sciences View 426 other Masters in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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151 _(verbal)

153 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

BS or MS degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, molecular biology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related area.

The minimum academic standard for full admission to the Graduate School is a B average, or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

GRE minimum scores of 151 verbal, 153 quantitative, and 4.0 for analytical writing.

Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.

Three Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Academic Goals and Research Interests

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4905 USD / year

≈ 4905 USD / year
Out-of-State

4905 USD / year

≈ 4905 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2647 USD / year

≈ 2647 USD / year

Additional Details

Eastern Shore region rate - 486 per credit hour

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Maryland City

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