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Overview
Key facts
The unique Drug Discovery and Development program of Drexel University provides the rigorous scientific and technical training necessary to succeed in the complex and multidisciplinary field of drug discovery and introduces students to a broad array of career opportunities. This experience facilitates a smooth transition to an enduring and productive career with a biotechnology firm, pharmaceutical company, contract research organization, nonprofit foundation, government agency or an academic institution.
Who should apply?
Typical backgrounds of Drug Discovery & Development program students include:
- Recent college graduates
- Industrial and biotechnology employees
- Graduate students
- Postdoctoral fellows
- College graduates interested in a career change
The Drug Discovery & Development curriculum provides a complete overview of the drug discovery process. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, pharmacoepidemiology, translational medicine, and pharmacogenomics. Working in project teams, students get practical experience implementing strategies. Both full-time and part-time programs are available. Students have the opportunity to customize their program with a broad range of elective courses.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The discovery process from target identification to IND submission
- The development process from first in man to commercialization
- Clinical research
- Translational medicine, translational and preclinical models
- New product development
- Case studies across therapeutic and disease areas
- Fundamentals of molecular medicine
- Pharmaceutical management
- Vaccines and vaccine development
- Pharmacology and physiology
- Intellectual property law
- Regulatory and postmarketing issues
- Entrepreneurship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
38 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Pharmacology View 9 other Masters in Pharmacology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Graduate Admission Application
Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended.
Standardized Test Scores
Essay/Personal Statement
- Résumé
Tuition Fee
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International
25498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
25498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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