Overview

Career opportunities for University of the Incarnate Word graduates include the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, government agencies, and research laboratories.

The Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences program includes a pharmaceutical internship that provides hands-on, real-life experience. It also prepares students interested in applying to related Ph.D. programs.

Curriculum

The M.S. in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences is a two-year program built on a curriculum that focuses on three key areas of pharmaceutical sciences – medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and pharmacology.
Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, research statistics and elective courses expand students’ knowledge and skills in the field.

The curriculum includes research rotations and the selection of an advisor for thesis research project. The program culminates in a pharmaceutical internship and master’s thesis defense.

Program Outcomes

Apply the principles of pharmaceutical sciences to drug discovery, design and development.
Apply the scientific method, problem solving and critical thinking to pharmaceutical sciences research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacology
Drug Development
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
Sterile and Biopharmaceutical Dosage Forms
Solid and Semi-Solid Dosage Forms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree (such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university
Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional schools
Two letters of recommendation (at least one is required from a professor)
Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
Resume or CV
Statement of interest
Invited interview
Official Score Report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (preferred)
Conditional admission may be considered for applicants not meeting minimum requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year
Out-of-State

14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year
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In-State

14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

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