Pharmaceutics (Master's)

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutics program the Duquesne University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania requires a minimum of 30 post-baccalaureate semester hours: 24 credits of course work–including two (2) credits of seminar–and six (6) credits of thesis research. 

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Program Information

Shape the future of drug formulation and delivery with our Master of Science in Pharmaceutics program. Gain expertise and hands-on training. Apply today!

Program Type

Major

Degree

Master's

School

School of Pharmacy

Required Credit Hours

31 (Minimum)

Curriculum

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  • GPSC 530: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences I (3 credits)
  • GPSC 531: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences II (3 credits)
  • GPSC 532: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences III (2 credits)
  • GPSC 540: Scientific Writing I (2 credits)
  • GPSC 541: Scientific Writing II (2 credits)
  • GPSC 550: Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar (4 credits)
  • GPSC 701: Thesis (6 credits)
  • MATH 525W: Advanced Statistics (or similar approved course) (3 credits)
  • Electives (discipline approved) (6 credits)

Pharmaceutics Faculty

Carl Anderson, Ph.D.

Carl Anderson, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Graduate and Research Programs

Ira Buckner, Ph.D.

Ira Buckner, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Jelena Janjic, Ph.D.

Jelena Janjic, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Devika Manickam, Ph.D.

Devika Manickam, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Wilson Meng, Ph.D.

Wilson Meng, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Peter Wildfong, Ph.D.

Peter Wildfong, Ph.D.

Associate Professor