Pharmacology (Master's)

The Master of Science in Pharmacology 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

Explore the intricate world of drug action and discovery with our Master of Science in Pharmacology program.

Program Type

Major

Degree

Master's

School

School of Pharmacy

Required Credit Hours

31 (Minimum)

Modality

In-Person

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Carl Anderson, PhD

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs

Charlotte Brackett

Administrative Assistant

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)

Pharmacology Faculty

Jane Cavanaugh, Ph.D.

Jane Cavanaugh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Rehana Leak, Ph.D.

Rehana Leak, Ph.D.

Professor

Lauren O'Donnell, Ph.D.

Lauren O'Donnell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Paula Witt-Enderby, Ph.D.

Paula Witt-Enderby, Ph.D.

Professor

Learning Outcomes

The competencies to be assessed in the completion of GSPS didactic courses are:

  • D1. Scientific Knowledge: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge in the relevant specialty areas of pharmaceutical sciences. 
  • D2. Interpretative: Identify and describe issues, problems, and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences. 
  • D3. Communication: Communicate ideas, data, and information in pharmaceutical sciences.
  • D4. Integrity: Adhere to codes of conduct and professional ethical principles, including (i) defining, (ii) describing the consequences of, and (iii) not committing the following infractions: data falsification, plagiarism, and confidentiality violation.

The competencies to be assessed in the completion of GSPS research are:

  • R1. Research planning: Conceptualize scientific ideas into research projects.
  • R2. Initiative: Act to accomplish research objectives.
  • R3. Innovation: Generate innovative ideas in pharmaceutical sciences.
  • R4. Communication: Discuss information, data, and ideas in the student’s discipline of study.
  • R5. Contribution: Add to the scientific community through the publication and/or presentation of research. 
  • R6. Scientific Knowledge: Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in the relevant specialty areas of pharmaceutical sciences.