Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research and graduate programs prepare our graduates in advanced academic training
World-class education and research are products of the Mylan School of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Duquesne University. The Schools provide the programs, services and resources that facilitate the personal and professional growth of students and faculty, while providing an infrastructure which enables our faculty and students to address timely issues in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice.
Faculty Research
The faculty members of the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences provide education and pursue research in four disciplines: medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacy administration.
Funded by federal and state sources, the pharmaceutical industry and other resources, our nationally and internationally recognized faculty pursue research in a number of critical areas:
- Development of novel anticancer agents
- Prevention and treatment of drug abuse
- Development of pediatric dosage forms for the treatment of AIDS in children
- Diagnosis and treatment of neurological deficiencies associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
- Evaluation of natural remedies for improving menopausal symptoms and treating cancer
- Development of novel analytical methods for facilitation of process control systems enabling more efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Pharmacoeconomic appraisal of drug entities involving quality of life considerations and cost effectiveness
Challenging Multidisciplinary Programs
Duquesne University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers numerous degree programs that provide outstanding preparation to individuals seeking rewarding careers in pharmacy administration or the pharmaceutical sciences. Graduates of our programs compete successfully for post-doctoral positions throughout the country, and hold prestigious positions in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, health-system and community pharmacy practice, and professional organizations.
