The application deadline for U.S. citizens/permanent residents is June 1.
The 16-month, full-time MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy provides advanced education and cutting-edge training to prepare students for high-level research and leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and in the federal government.
Available at both the School of Pharmacy's Baltimore and Shady Grove campuses, the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences integrates basic and applied pharmaceutical sciences with hands-on laboratory research experience. Completion of a biopharmaceutical research internship and capstone project are hallmarks of the program.
Watch this three-minute video to learn more about the benefits of pursuing your MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Quick Facts About the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences builds on the School of Pharmacy's more than 175-year reputation of advancing scientific knowledge across the spectrum of drug discovery and development. Students enrolled in the program will be able to:
- Get on the Fast Track to Employment: Prepare for careers planning experiments, conducting investigations, or performing quality assurance at pharmaceutical companies and in the government.
- Study at a Prime Location: The campus is just a short drive from premier pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research labs, and federal agencies.
- Learn from Leaders in the Field: Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the fields of drug discovery and drug development.