Gain professional skills to pursue a career as a pharmaceutical executive in management, sales or marketing.

Blend business and science for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry

The Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management Option is perfect for students interested in careers that integrate science and business for a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry.
A unique blend of business and scientific skills prepares you to:
  • Be a leader in pharmaceutical project management
  • Market and promote novel therapeutics
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields
  • Integrate new technology to promote health for diverse populations worldwide

Career Options

UMass Lowell graduates are prepared for roles in marketing and sales, business development, administration, quality control, medical affairs and research and development. Job titles of recent graduates include:

  • Associate Scientist
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Manufacturing Associate
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Technical Service Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Project Manager
  • Business Marketing Development and Sales Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
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Our graduates have secured jobs at leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including: 

  • Moderna
  • Pfizer
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • CovaIX
  • Millipore Sigma
  • Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
  • Hook Laboratories
  • Cambridge Scientific Products
  • Anika Therapeutics

Year-by-Year Course Plan

Check out our degree pathways, which offer sample plans for completing your degree in four years.

For students who entered fall 2020 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar1
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS)3
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab1
MATH.1210Management Precalculus (MATH)3
PHRM.1010Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry3
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health3
Total16

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics (SS)3
HSCI.2110Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis3
HSCI.2130Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab1
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I3
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry I Lab1
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
PHIL.1030Introduction to Ethics (AH), (SRE)3
Total17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2220Health and Disease Across the Lifespan3
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II3
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry II Lab1
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
POMS.2010Introduction to Business Analytics3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
Total16

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.3630Analytical Instrumentation Lab2
ENTR.3000Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (DCA), (WOC)3
HSCI.3190Pathophysiology3
HSCI.3500Human Biochemistry3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
MGMT.3010Organizational Behavior3
PHRM.3200Molecular Pharmacology3
PUBH.3100Infectious Disease3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PHRM.4100Basic Pharmaceutics3
POMS.4040Managerial Quality Control3
PUBH.2070The U.S. Healthcare System3
PUBH.3050Introduction to Epidemiology (IL), (QL)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.4350Applied Biomedical Genetics (AIL)3
MGMT.4150Managing Teams and Projects3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 122

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the CoreCurriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) Glossary

  • SS - Social Sciences Perspective - 9 credits
  • AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective - 9 credits
  • SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective - 6-8 credits
  • STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective - 3 credits
  • CW - College Writing I and II - 6 credits
  • MATH - Math Perspective - 3 credits

Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) Glossary

  • AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
  • CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
  • IL - Information Literacy
  • QL - Quantitative Literacy
  • SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.

For students who entered fall 2022 and beyond.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab1
HSCI.1051 /
HSCI.1060
Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar /
ZCHS Transfer Student Seminar
1
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS)3
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab1
MATH.1210Management Precalculus (MATH)3
PHRM.1010Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry3
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health3
Total16

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2510 /
CHEM.1210
Physiological Chemistry I /
Chemistry I
3
HSCI.2530 /
CHEM.1230L
Physiological Chemistry I Lab /
Chemistry I Lab
1
HSCI.2520 /
CHEM.1220L
Physiological Chemistry II /
Chemistry II
3
HSCI.2540 /
CHEM.1240L
Physiological Chemistry II Lab /
Chemistry II Lab
1
Total8

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics (SS)3
HSCI.2110Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis3
HSCI.2130Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab1
HSCI.3190Pathophysiology3
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
PHIL.1030Introduction to Ethics (AH), (SRE)3
Total16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2220Health and Disease Across the Lifespan3
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
POMS.2010Introduction to Business Analytics3
PUBH.3100Infectious Disease (CTPS)3
Total15

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.3500Human Biochemistry3
MGMT.3010Organizational Behavior3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
Total12

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.3630Analytical Instrumentation Lab2
ENTR.3000Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (DCA), (WOC)3
PHRM.4100Basic Pharmaceutics3
PUBH.2070The US Healthcare System3
PUBH.3050Introduction to Epidemiology (IL), (QL)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.4350Applied Biomedical Genetics (AIL)3
MGMT.4150Managing Teams and Projects3
PHRM.3200Molecular Pharmacology3
POMS.4040Managerial Quality Control3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total9

Total Minimum Credits = 122

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) Glossary

  • SS - Social Sciences Perspective - 9 credits
  • AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective - 9 credits
  • SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective - 6-8 credits
  • STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective - 3 credits
  • CW - College Writing I and II - 6 credits
  • MATH - Math Perspective - 3 credits

Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) Glossary

  • AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
  • CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
  • IL - Information Literacy
  • QL - Quantitative Literacy
  • SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.

  1. Apply analytical and critical thinking in trouble shooting laboratory instrumentation and procedures.
  2. Demonstrate leadership skills of accountability, delegation, education, and supervision.
  3. Clearly communicate scientific information both orally and in writing.
  4. Generate, analyze and present research results.
  5. Be admitted to and be successful in graduate/professional programs.
  6. Advance in their chosen fields.
  7. Work safely with potential chemical and biological hazards using the standards established in the workplace chemical hygiene plan, safety manual, and the blood-borne pathogen policy.

Meet Our Students and Alumni

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Christianto Putra '16, '21
Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Christianto Putra conducted research on titanium dioxide, a common food additive, for his dissertation and published the results in the Journal of Nutrition.

UMass Lowell offered me a place to learn about nutritional sciences, experience the campus culture and conduct research.
Levon Markosyan poses inside a lab while interning at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Armenia.
Levon Markosyan '27
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical sciences major Levon Markosyan gained operational experience as an intern at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Armenia.

The pharmaceutical sciences marketing and management option offers me a diverse set of skills that will allow me to pursue any direction I choose in the pharmaceutical industry.
Kavi Oeur working in a lab at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
Kavi Oeur '27
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing and Management Option

Kavi Oeur decided to major in the pharmaceutical sciences, marketing and management option to pursue a more business-related job in the pharmaceutical industry.

My co-op experience solidified my passion for the pharmaceutical field and erased any doubts that I was having.

Why study pharmaceutical sciences at UMass Lowell?

Katie McGourty works in a lab

Professional Co-op Program

Explore potential career paths and apply your learning in the real world — all while earning money — in our highly successful Professional Co-op Program, which integrates full-time work experience with relevant coursework.

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Advanced Facilities

Our student laboratories are equipped with the most current available technology in instrumentation, allowing you to work in simulated labs that prepare you for the real world.
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Career Connected Experience: The UMass Lowell Guarantee

Every first-time, first-year UMass Lowell student will have the opportunity to pursue at least one Career Connected Experience (internships, co-ops, clinical placements, service learning, study abroad and more) during their undergraduate career — earning pay, credits or both before they graduate.


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Path to Graduate School

Expand your career options with an advanced degree.

  • Enroll in a business minor for a direct pathway to the MBA program in the Manning School of Business.
  • Free electives in the senior year allow you to take any additional pre-requisite courses needed for admittance into Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences graduate programs, including the Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Master of Public Health programs.

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