Overview

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program is offered by Western New England University. Central to the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program is the flexibility for interest-based specialization through electives and selection of a thesis advisor in such disciplines as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, cosmeceuticals, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, neuroscience, oncology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacoeconomics, data analytics, and biomedical engineering. Faculty from the Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences Department of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, as well as faculty from the Colleges of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Business may serve as thesis advisors to varied MSPS research projects.

What will you study?

The thesis-based 38-credit MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program can be completed in five full-time semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, spring). The curriculum builds on science-related undergraduate study, making it ideal for students holding bachelor’s degrees in biology, chemistry, health sciences, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, or health sciences. Through coursework taught in the state-of-the-art classrooms and labs of the Center for the Science and Pharmacy, you will be well-prepared for career paths as a research scientist or in product development and/or quality assurance. As a WNE graduate, you will also possess the skillsets prized by employers: divergent thinking, communication, teamwork, leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset—essential to careers in discovery and innovation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacology

Biomedical Science

Pharmaceutics

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacoeconomics and Healthcare Data Analytics
Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

An undergraduate GPA of 2.70 is preferred. Candidates with a lower GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to PharmGrad. Students already enrolled at WNE must request their WNE transcript be submitted to PharmGrad to complete their application. Foreign applicants must provide a foreign degree evaluation from one of the following approved agencies: WES, FIS, or ECE.

A minimum of two evaluator names must be submitted within your PharmGrad application; at least one recommendation must be from a professor.
A current résumé or CV must be uploaded to the Documents section within PharmGrad. Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and complete a writing sample.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26000 USD / year

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In-State

26000 USD / year

≈ 26000 USD / year

Additional Details

Year 2: $12,000

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 USD / month

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

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