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Overview
Students in the Drug Discovery and Development program of Rutgers University will learn about the pharmaceutical development process and acquire analytical and communication skills suitable for managerial and staff positions in laboratory and clinical research, clinical trials, contract research organizations, federal regulatory agencies – such as the FDA - and pharmaceutical marketing.
Employment Opportunities
Students with an MBS in Pharmaceutical Development may find work in pharmaceutical companies, biomedical companies, technology/consulting companies that work in the healthcare arena, and government.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication and Professional Development
- Accounting and Finance for Science and Technology
- Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science
- Drug Development from Concept to Market
- Drug Discovery through Preclinical Development
- Biological Chemistry in the Biotech Industry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
43 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Pharmacology View 54 other Masters in Pharmacology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must have an undergraduate background in the biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a health related field.
- Work experience (1-2 years) in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred.
- Prerequisite coursework must include the following: two semesters of biology; two semesters of chemistry; two semesters of organic chemistry; and courses/background in physiology, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry.
- Those candidates that have most but not all of the required courses/background may be able to take some of the prerequisite courses as part of the MBS degree (e.g., 16:115:512 and 16:148:514 for those without cell biology and biochemistry).
- In addition, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all foreign applicants whose native language is not English unless an undergraduate degree was received in the USA.
Tuition Fee
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International
30888 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15444 USD per semester during 18 months. -
National
30888 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15444 USD per semester during 18 months. -
In-State
21600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10800 USD per semester during 18 months.
- $10800 for online option
Living costs for Newark
935 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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