Integrative Pharmacology (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The online Master of Science in Integrative Pharmacology targets laboratory professionals seeking career advancement and leadership roles in academic, government or industrial laboratories without pursuing a doctorate. It was designed with biomedical industry leaders.

Faculty: College of Osteopathic Medicine | Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology | Duration: 31 credits; minimum 2 years | Intake: Fall (June 1), Spring (October 1), Summer (February 1) application deadlines | Study mode: online | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

31 credits: core courses in cardiovascular pharmacology, drug-tissue interactions, experimental design and data analysis, an applied online pharmacology laboratory, communications and research integrity, plus electives and a capstone applied project and literature review. Professional development electives include project management, leadership, drug development and patent law.

Career pathways

Promotion from technician or assistant scientist roles to research coordinator, study manager and associate or senior scientist positions in pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations and clinical laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; minimum 3 credits of chemistry and 3 credits of biology (preference for additional science coursework and/or professional experience); personal/academic statement; 3 letters of recommendation; official transcripts from all previous schools.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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