Advance your career
Shape the future of Psychoactive Pharmaceuticals
The investigation of next-generation therapeutic approaches using psychedelics, entheogens, cannabinoids, and other psychoactive substances is rapidly accelerating. And the demand for professionals with the skills necessary to discover, develop and apply these therapeutic agents has never been greater. The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s first-ever, 100% online Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) program addresses industry needs with an interdisciplinary, holistic curriculum.
A first-of-its-kind program from the 9th-ranked¹ School of Pharmacy in the US
Developed by transdisciplinary faculty at UW–Madison, the online PPI program is the first of its kind in the United States. This worldclass program allows students interested in the advanced study of controlled psychedelics to choose an accredited degree option from a highly respected, top pharmacy school. Students can choose an:
¹ U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
- Online Capstone Certificate in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (certificate credits earned can stack into the PPI master’s program)
Prepare to lead within an exciting growth industry
Stand out with an in-demand PPI master’s or certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. You’ll advance as a researcher, technician, or scientist in industry sectors including nonprofit foundations, healthcare systems, legal firms, and governmental and public policy agencies.
Receive broad-based training through evidence-based, interdisciplinary curriculum that combines science and humanities content
Gain practical and professional skills and insights to help you succeed (from day one) in every aspect of your field: scientific, sociocultural, ethical, and regulatory
Collaborate with expert instructors who are active clinicians, researchers, and scholars in fields ranging from Neuropharmacology to Regulatory Affairs to Biostatistics to Ethnobotany and beyond
Advance your studies and your career with insights from our work with groundbreaking startups and world-renowned leaders including AbbVie, Covance, Revive Therapeutics, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and the Usona Institute
Enjoy the flexibility of a fully online curriculum—complete coursework from anywhere and maintain your life balance
PPI graduate-level programs
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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
Prepare to meet the growing and changing needs of the psychoactive pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Interdisciplinary curriculum provides broad background, in-demand skills and real-world experience to support success in every aspect of your field: scientific, legal, ethical, regulatory, and sociocultural. Specialized elective options include the possibility of independent research.
Degree conferred
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
Format
100% online
Timeline
Full- or part-time program Complete in 1-3 years
Credits
31 graduate credits
$1,500 per credit
Start
Fall and spring
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Capstone Certificate in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
Take your pharmaceuticals knowledge and skills to the next level in this graduate-level certificate program comprised of selected courses from UW–Madison’s PPI master’s program. Prepare for career advancement or transition as you continue working full-time. Plus, whenever you’re ready to pursue your master’s degree, stack your earned certificate credits into the PPI Master of Science program.
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
Format
100% online
Timeline
Full-time in 2 semesters or part-time in 4 semesters
Credits
12 graduate credits
$1,500 per credit
Start
Fall and spring
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Ready to learn more about 100% online Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program from UW–Madison? Contact Anna Denucci for details.
