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Pharmacology (MS)

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Explore pharmacology at all levels of biological organization.

The Master of Science in Pharmacology, offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of both the theoretical and applied aspects of pharmacology at all levels of biological organization, from the molecular to the living organism.

Through coursework, seminars, conferences, and off-campus internship experiences, students gain exposure to both classical and recent approaches that have led to the development of current theories of drug action and principles supporting drug discovery.

Emphasis is placed on understanding how drug action elicits a therapeutic outcome and the safety and efficacy consequences associated with pharmacotherapeutics.

Graduates of the program will also be well prepared to enter related PhD programs at the university.

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Degree type:
– MS in Pharmacology

Study options:
– On-ground (Boston Campus)

– Fall semester admissions only
– *Full-time or part-time

Application deadlines:
Jun 1

GRE: Optional

F1 Eligible: Yes

*International students must be full-time only

MS in Pharmacology

Curriculum

All Master’s programs in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences require a set of core courses taken by every MS student, regardless of program.

In addition, students in each program are required to take a defined set of discipline-specific courses and several general electives. The number of specialized and elective courses differs somewhat among programs. Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.000 (B) or higher in all coursework and cover 33 total semester hours.

The MS degree may be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis and may include an optional research thesis.

The curriculum includes opportunity for laboratory coursework and instruction in experimental design and data analysis.

International students are required to attend the program on a full-time basis. Students are expected to complete the degree requirements within two years if enrolled on a full-time basis, or within three to five years if enrolled on a part-time basis. 

Internship

Internships provide an experiential component of the graduate curriculum that fosters professional development through work in industry and hospitals. In order to participate in an internship, students must:

  • Complete two semesters with a grade-point average of 3.200 or better
  • Be in good academic and professional standing (i.e., have no Professionalism Concern forms filed)
  • Have no instances of academic dishonesty or blocks on enrollment.

Learn more about internships

Sample Curriculum

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Admissions Requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must have at least two semesters of undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following:

Please send all required documents directly to the PharmGrad Application portal.
Here is additional information on how to submit documents.

Note: Applicants with deficiencies in their baccalaureate courses may be admitted to the MS Program and allowed to take undergraduate courses at Northeastern University concurrently with certain graduate courses. Students admitted with deficiencies must remove them within the first year of graduate study.

Admissions Checklist

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering or a related field.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional)

Personal statement of goals and expectations.
Please see application for details.

CV/Resumé

TOEFL (International Students)

GRE scores are optional

Official transcript from baccalaureate program and all college coursework. Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States must submit a credential evaluation. We require the iCAP WES package (World Education Services, Inc.) that evaluates your transcripts course by course.

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