Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development MS
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Is this program right for you?
Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical employers seek professionals with a scientific background and familiarity with drug development. Our Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development is designed to prepare you for the job market and give you a competitive edge in a rapidly growing industry.
- This program can be completed in one year, either hybrid or 100% online
- Develop the practical and professional skills needed across the lifecycle of drug development, manufacturing and ongoing safety management
- With many courses designed in cooperation with industry experts, this degree prepares you for a variety of roles within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including skills required to work in a regulated environment
Education that works for you
Get advanced training in drug development to prepare for a variety of careers in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Commitment
12 months – 3 years
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Hybrid
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Application deadlines
Spring 2026
- Deadline: August 31, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: April 30, 2026
Spring 2027
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
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Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development MS
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University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked ninth best pharmacy school by U.S. News & World Report.
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What you’ll learn
Launch your career in pharmaceutical development with the Pharmaceutical Science: Applied Drug Development MS program. You’ll gain expertise in the entire drug development journey, from lab discovery to regulatory approval, while using project management skills and advanced lab techniques.
Listed here are the program’s core course requirements.
- PHM SCI 762 —The Drug Development Process I
- PHM SCI 763 — The Drug Development Process II
- PHM SCI 751 — Introduction to Regulatory Practice
- PHM SCI 752 — GxP (Good Practice): Working in a Regulated Environment
- PHM SCI 753 — Pharmaceutical Economics and Project Management
- PHM SCI 759 — Current Trends in Drug Discovery and Development
- PHM SCI 760 — Summative Research Internship
- B M I/STAT 541 — Introduction to Biostatistics
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