MS Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The School of Pharmacy offers professional Master of Science degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences under the “named option” designation. These named-option master’s degrees provide students with knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The Applied Drug Development named option allows students to earn their Master of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences through coursework that explores various facets of the drug development process.

Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Learning outcomes: Articulate general principles in pharmaceutical sciences. Apply knowledge and skills to address relevant problems in the student's area of focus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students apply to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences through the following named option paths: MS Named Option in Applied Drug Development MS Named Option in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation Students interested in a research-based graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences apply to the PhD program through the following path: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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