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Stay competitive with an advanced degree

In the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, industry leaders are seeking employees with an advanced degree and real-world experience. The applied drug development master’s program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison was designed in collaboration with industry partners who are looking to fill the skill gap between entry-level and research scientists. Our master’s curriculum prepares you to meet their needs while giving you the background and in-demand skills needed to begin your career with an advantage.

Accelerated and career-focused

The brand-new, career-focused master’s in pharmaceutical sciences provides you with the knowledge and abilities you need to compete for highly desirable jobs in your field. Blending science with professional skills, this degree within the top-ranked School of Pharmacy prepares you for a wide variety of careers in the pharmaceutical field.

Learn from world-class instructors to gain:

  • Expertise needed throughout the lifecycle of drug development, manufacturing, and ongoing safety management
  • Ability to navigate working in a regulated environment
  • Drug action, data analysis, and statistical skills

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Degree Conferred

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Format

Hybrid or fully-online courses

Commitment

Flexible pacing: 12 months to 3 years depending on credits/semester

Credits & Tuition

30 graduate credits; $1,500 per credit

– Program Start –

Fall & Spring options available

Fall Application Deadline

Apr 30

Spring Application Deadline

Aug 31

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