Master of Science in Drug Delivery

Study the design of drug delivery systems and the administration of pharmaceuticals to achieve a desired therapeutic effect with theÌýMaster of Science in Drug Delivery in the Ìýat °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. Offered by the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, this master’s degree is designed for students to specialize in the field and provide a verified pathway to the pharmaceutical industry.ÌýÌý

Both non-thesis-based and thesis-based MS programs are offered. The non-thesis-based Drug Delivery MS is a highly collaborative program where faculty mentor students throughout their time at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø, ensuring that each student receives one-on-one training, mentoring and advising. The curriculum includes core courses, elective courses, time in the lab and hands-on experience with cutting-edge research to provide innovative treatment for patients.ÌýThe thesis-based Drug Delivery MS substitutes sixÌýhours of thesis research for elective courses. Openings for the thesis-based MS are limited every year.

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For more information about the Drug Delivery MS, please email tuspgrad@temple.edu.

Drug Delivery

Students gain expertise in the formulations, manufacturing techniques, storage systems and technologies involved in transporting a pharmaceutical compound to its target site in the human body to achieve a desired therapeutic effect.

Drug Delivery MS Learning Outcomes

By completing the program, you willÌý

  • learn the techniques required for pursuing the process of drug delivery;Ìý
  • gain an understanding of how drugs and medicines are delivered;Ìý
  • broaden your understanding of the clinical, medicalÌýand regulatory aspects of drug delivery to become a more marketable professional;Ìý
  • expand and advance in your career; and
  • gain a network and a competitive advantage through °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø faculty and alumni contacts.

What sets apart the Drug Delivery MS at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s School of Pharmacy?Ìý

  • Faculty mentorships: Students work side-by-side with the school’s renowned pharmaceutical sciences faculty, learning directly from experts in the field.
  • Verified path to pharmaceutical science research: The Drug Delivery MS at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø provides graduates with a direct path to careers in pharmaceutical science research, including positions in academia, industry, government, and other research and development environments.
  • Location: The School of Pharmacy is in Philadelphia, a hub for pharmaceutical sciences across industry and academia.Ìý

Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of PharmacyÌýÌý

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program is led by world-class researchers and academics in drug discovery, development, delivery, action, efficacy, safety and manufacturing. Pharmaceutical sciences draws from multiple disciplines including pharmacology, chemistry, biology and engineering.Ìý

Research topics spearheaded by the program include cancer;Ìýcentral nervous system disorders;Ìýmetabolic, cardiovascularÌýand pulmonary disease;Ìýformulations;Ìýmicrobes; and infectious disorders. The School of Pharmacy focuses on a patient-centered approach to advancing care and improving lives. .

Drug Delivery MS Applicants

The following students may be interested in applying to the Drug Delivery MS.

  • Expected or recent college graduates in chemistry, biology or other life sciences
  • Professional students (e.g., PharmD students)
  • International students (Should be English language proficient)

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of ScienceÌýoffers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $830.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,100.00 per credit

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