Pharmaceutics M.S.

The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutics prepares students for research in the development and testing of drug products, including investigating interactions of drugs with complex biological systems and the physical and chemical formulation of drugs for delivery. Specializations include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, pharmaceutical materials science and engineering, polymer-based drug delivery, biophysical chemistry, and molecular biopharmaceutics. Students are prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and government, and develop the skills needed to participate in and lead team-based, interdisciplinary research. They also acquire experience working with colleagues with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Throughout the program, students have opportunities to demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate their research in a variety of settings, including seminars, oral examinations, publication of research results, and presentations at national and international conferences.