Your mind holds the key to improving people’s health. Build your mastery of how drugs work and unlock your talent for translating research into therapy. Learn the in-demand skills of pharmaceutical sciences.

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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

How do you stay on the leading edge of research? Ask our graduates. They’ve done the hard work, collaborating closely with pioneering researchers, faculty members in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Here, you’ll find programs in the growing fields of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacology and toxicology. Each of our programs incorporates a strong classroom foundation in the basic sciences, laboratory-based research, and collaboration with faculty.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

BS

Find your calling developing, manufacturing, and evaluating medications.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

BS

Combine these dynamic, influential fields to examine the effectiveness and toxicity of chemicals and medications. Collaborate with experts on the front lines of drug innovation.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

MS, PhD

Looking to become the ideal job candidate? Start by blending these two fields. Master both sets of skills for a full-spectrum view of how drugs affect us.

Pharmaceutics

MS, PhD

Explore the frontiers of medicine—then blaze your own trail. Leading researchers will help you acquire insight into what makes medications effective.

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Pharmacy Students Gain Real World Experience at Cooper Rowan Clinic
June 10, 2019
At the Cooper Rowan Clinic students in the doctor of pharmacy program work with patients who are uninsured or underinsured, may struggle to afford their medications, and may not reliably get medical care.
PhD, Business Programs Prepared Priyal Vakil for Success in Industry
June 06, 2019
A curiosity to learn the entire process behind a medication, from the research behind novel drug candidates to the way the drug is ultimately delivered to patients, led Priyal Vakil PhD'19 (cell and molecular biology) on a unique path to a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Student-Athlete Represents Pharmacology and Toxicology Program as its First Valedictorian
May 28, 2019
For the last four years, Brittany Rickard PH/TX'19 has not just managed a full class load and a Division II sport, she's knocked it out of the park by becoming the Class of 2019 Valedictorian.
USciences Honors Class of 2019 at 198th Commencement
May 23, 2019
Approximately 620 graduates were honored at USciences 198th Commencement Ceremony on May 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Liacouras Center. Among the recipients was Dr. Rachel L. Levine, who received an honorary doctor of science degree.
152 Students Honored at 2019 Bachelor's Degree Conferment Ceremony
May 20, 2019
More than 150 students were honored at the 8th Annual Conferment Ceremony on May 17, 2019 in the Athletic/Recreation Center's Bobby Morgan Arena.