Overview

Two required courses cover multiple aspects of the drug discovery and development process, ranging from the identification and validation of drug targets through to regulatory approval and commercialization of the product.

You can then customize your curriculum by selecting from an extensive list of elective courses that provide more specialized training in different disciplines like biomedical science, regulatory affairs, clinical research, product development, or pharmaceutical management.

The Drug Discovery and Development (Online) from Drexel University is available to those who have already obtained a BS or BA degree in the biomedical, chemical, or health-related fields and seek industry-focused training.

This includes professionals who want to:

Broaden their base of information about drug discovery and development

Transition into the industry

Increase their opportunities for career advancement

Upon Graduation You Will Be Able To:

Understand the fundamental scientific principles that guide the development of novel therapeutics

Recognize and evaluate the contributions of representatives from different disciplines, organizations, and agencies involved in advancing a candidate molecule from the laboratory to the market

Evaluate the properties of a candidate molecule, assess its therapeutic potential, identify key strengths and weaknesses, and recommend remedies to overcome limitations

Exhibit sound ethical principles and work independently or in diverse groups

Synthesize information from multiple and diverse sources to identify the most fruitful plan of action

Communicate technical information clearly and effectively—in both written and oral form—to scientific and non-scientific audiences

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Drug Discovery and Development

Cancer Biology

Epidemiology

World Wide Regulatory Submissions

Applications of Clinical Research Biostatistics

Pharmaceutical Law

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 25 other Masters in Pharmacology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution

Cumulative GPA of 2.8 (graduate degree GPAs will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20160 USD / full

≈ 20160 USD / full
Out-of-State

20160 USD / full

≈ 20160 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20160 USD / full

≈ 20160 USD / full

Funding

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