Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Admission and Degree Requirements
Applicants to the M.S. or Professional Science Master’s programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences must have a B.S. degree or be in the last semester of their baccalaureate program. Up to 12 credits of graduate work of appropriate course work with a grade of B or better can be transferred into the UMass Lowell MS Pharmaceutical Science programs if approved by the Graduate Coordinator.
Upon admission or through the successful completion of prerequisite courses, students will be expected to have successfully demonstrated undergraduate level knowledge in biochemistry, calculus, general and organic chemistry and physics.
The M.S. curriculum will consist of 37 credits of coursework. Coursework will generally be scheduled in the fall and spring semesters. Full-time students should finish in two years. Students who attend part-time should finish within five years.
The Program Coordinator and advisers in the program will guide M.S. students through a part-time or full-time program of study. Full-time study is equivalent to 9 credits per semester.
Plan of Study by Semester for Full-Time M.S. Students
| Semester 1 |
PHRM.6100 – Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
4 credits |
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CHEM.5500 – Biochemistry I |
3 credits |
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HSCI.5500 – Human Development and Pathophysiology |
3 credits |
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Total: 10 credits |
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| Semester 2 |
CHEM.5620 – Pharmaceutical Biochemistry |
3 credits |
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BIOL.5420 – Cell Biology |
3 credits |
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PHRM.6200 – Pharmacokinetics |
3 credits |
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Total: 9 credits |
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| Semester 3 |
CHEM.6310 – Principles of Medicinal Chemistry I |
3 credits |
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PHRM.7070 – Drug Metabolism |
3 credits |
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PHRM.6300 – Pharmaceutical Research Design and Ethics |
3 credits |
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Total: 9 credits |
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| Semester 4 |
PHRM.6400 – Pharmaceutical Analysis |
4 credits |
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PHRM.6410 – Drug Delivery |
3 credits |
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PHRM.7100 – Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
2 credits |
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Total: 9 credits |
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Total Credits for MS degree: 37 credits |
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