Overview

In the Pharmaceutics program from Saint Joseph's University, you’ll gain insight and foresight as you uncover new areas of research in our state-of-the-art labs. This thesis-based pharmaceutics program is offered full-time and part-time from our University City location. For those interested in our non-thesis option, we invite you to explore our Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy MS.

What Can I Do with a Master’s in Pharmaceutics?

A master’s in pharmaceutics primes you for career in:

Pharmaceutical research

Teaching

Regulatory affairs

Government research

Drug delivery

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Drug product development

Formulation

Process optimization and stability

Molecular pharmaceutics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Controlled-Release Dosage Form

Manufacturing Pharmacy

Advanced Pharmaceutics

Research Ethics and Conduct

Research Techniques Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Minimum 30 credits (Thesis degree: 20 didactic, 10 research)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pharmacy View 178 other Masters in Pharmacy in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree in science or health from an accredited university or college

Apply online.
Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended. If you attended Saint Joseph’s, we will obtain this transcript for you.
Submit a 1000-word personal statement explaining your short and long term study and career goals. The personal statement may be submitted as part of application via the application portal. You must also identify at least two of the program’s faculty whose research interests align most closely with yours.
Submit resume or CV.
Submit three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

13770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 918 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

13770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 918 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

13770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 918 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Pharmaceutics.

Available Scholarships

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