Graduate Programs

Learn more about our school's graduate degree paths!

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Interested in a graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences?

At the School of Pharmacy, we offer over 14 graduate programs across three departments. Degrees include emphasis areas in Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis, Environmental Toxicology, Industrial Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Administration.

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Our Graduate Programs

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Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis (Online)

This pioneering program offers a holistic exploration of two rapidly evolving industries, providing comprehensive knowledge from the ground to the consumer. This SACSCOC-accredited program delves into the intricate facets of dietary supplements and medical cannabis, covering their rich history, legislative frameworks, and research and development.

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Environmental Toxicology

ETox offers an exciting opportunity for graduate students to dive deep into the study of how environmental contaminants and stressors impact both human health and environmental quality. By engaging in cutting-edge research and immersive coursework, students will gain a profound understanding of these critical issues.

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Industrial Pharmacy

Industrial Pharmacy is a unique, non-thesis program designed for B.S. graduates in chemical engineering, pharmacy, biology, or chemistry who are looking to launch a career in the pharmaceutical industry. This program offers both fundamental and applied knowledge in industrial pharmacy, equipping you with the skills to thrive in this fast-paced field.

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Medicinal Chemistry

Are you passionate about the intersection of chemistry, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences? If so, our Medicinal Chemistry program offers an exciting opportunity to dive deep into this interdisciplinary field. Medicinal Chemistry is at the heart of drug discovery, focusing on the design, synthesis, and study of biologically active compounds, understanding how they work at the molecular level, and uncovering the relationships between their structure and activity.

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Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics offers an exciting opportunity to dive into the science behind creating safe, effective medications. Pharmaceutics is at the heart of dosage form design, transforming new chemical entities into pharmaceutical products that can be used by patients. This broad discipline covers everything from understanding the physical and chemical properties of drug substances to formulating them into various dosage forms, evaluating their performance in lab settings and in patients, and developing efficient manufacturing processes.

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Pharmacognosy

Are you fascinated by nature's potential to unlock groundbreaking scientific discoveries? Pharmacognosy, or natural products research, delves into the chemistry, origins, and biological functions of small molecules found in nature—whether from plants, animals, fungi, or microbes across diverse environments, from forests to oceans. This area of study dates back to the earliest herbal remedies developed by indigenous cultures, and continues to play a pivotal role in modern science.

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Pharmacology

Are you passionate about understanding how drugs impact the body? Want to be part of a program that combines innovative research with a strong commitment to teaching and service? Then a master’s degree pharmaceutical sciences, emphasizing in pharmacology, is for you.

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Pharmacy Administration

Pharmacy Administration is at the forefront of transforming health care through quality education, cutting-edge research, and professional service. If you're passionate about exploring the intersections of health economics, pharmaceutical marketing, outcomes research, pharmacoepidemiology, and the ever-evolving role of pharmacists, this is the perfect place for you. Our mission is to generate scientific evidence that improves medication use and enhances health outcomes for patients everywhere.