Overview

Why choose this course?

The Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Madison offers the Master of Science named Pharmaceutical Sciences - Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation.

Leaders in the psychoactive pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries — including companies focused on cannabis, psychedelics, and entheogens — are seeking employees with advanced degrees, appropriate skills, and rigorous ethical and legal standards.

With a uniquely interdisciplinary faculty and curriculum, the PPI master’s program prepares you to meet their needs, while giving you the background and in-demand skills needed to begin your career with an advantage, whether you are looking to compete in industry/academia research, government, nonprofit, or healthcare positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacology
Psychiatry
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Law, Ethics
Addiction Medicine
Counseling Psychology
Neuroscience
Biostatistics
History of Medicine
Pharmacokinetics
Ethnobotany

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Students with undergraduate degrees in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, pharmacy, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Students with a liberal arts degree who also have strong science elective credit may also be competitive for this program. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may still be considered for admittance with an earned Doctor of Pharmacy or other professional graduate degree.Applicants must complete an online application that includes the following:

unofficial transcripts from any previously completed undergraduate and graduate degrees,
contact information for two individuals to submit letters of recommendation,
statement of purpose, and
resume or curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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Overview

Why choose this course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Financing

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