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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.
Degree type:
– MS in Pharmacology
Study options:
– On-ground (Boston Campus)
– Fall semester admissions only
– *Full-time or part-time
Application deadlines:
June 1 (Applicants seeking an F-1 student visa)
August 1 (Domestic applicants)
GRE: Optional
F1 Eligible: Yes
*International students must be full-time only
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.
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 all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Applicants must have at least one semester of undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following:
Please send all required documents directly to the Northeastern University Application Portal.
NOTE: Applicants who are missing no more than one prerequisite course may be considered for conditional admission to the MS Program, provided they have satisfactorily completed the majority of the required prerequisites. Those admitted conditionally will be allowed to take undergraduate courses at Northeastern University concurrently with certain graduate courses. All prerequisite deficiencies must be resolved within the first year of graduate study.
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.
Minimum 500 words, please see application for details.
CV/Resumé
For those whose native language is not English, the TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required. A minimum score of 100 in the iBT TOEFL is preferred, or a minimum score of 7.5 in the IELTS Academic is preferred. TOEFL Code for the application is 8246.
GRE scores are optional
Kira Talent video assessment
For applicants to showcase communication, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills. (Individual assessment link will be e-mailed after the application has been submitted).
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. You can find the accepted credential verification services here.
If you have any additional questions about the graduate program please contact:
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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