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Are you looking to conduct research or obtain a further degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences? We are here to help!

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The Office of Research and Graduate Programs

works in tandem with the three academic departments that house the SOP's graduate programs to foster a culture of research excellence. It supports graduate students' academic, career, and professional development through networking events, career chats, research poster competitions, workshops, weekly graduate student newsletters, and community-building activities. In coordination with various offices within the University of Mississippi, the SOP ORGP also provides guidance and support on various graduate student and rresearch-related matters.

Our Masters, Certificates, and Ph.D. Programs

Our programs offer many different emphases, from environmental toxicology to industrial pharmacy. Explore our many programs here!

GRAD

Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis, M.S.

Carve out your place in two in-demand industries to advance policy, research, and product design.

  • Online

GRADCERT

Graduate Certificate in Dietary Supplements

Expand your knowledge and skills in research and development, analytical techniques, policy, and formulation within the dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industries.

  • Online

GRAD

Environmental Toxicology, M.S.

Research and solve environmental health issues in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree program, with an emphasis in environmental toxicology.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Environmental Toxicology, Ph.D.

Tackle critical environmental health challenges through innovative research in this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in environmental toxicology.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Industrial Pharmacy, M.S.

Prepare for a career in the pharmaceutical industry with this non-thesis track degree in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in industrial pharmacy.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Medicinal Chemistry, M.S.

Be involved in the development of new therapeutics for diseases in this interdisciplinary pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in medicinal chemistry.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Medicinal Chemistry, Ph.D.

Join an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis in medicinal chemistry, where you'll engage in cutting-edge research focused on developing new therapeutics for various diseases. Play a key role in advancing drug discovery and innovation.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmaceutics, M.S.

Take part in research to identify, understand, and resolve problems in drug delivery through dosage form design in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmaceutics.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmaceutics, Ph.D.

Join a dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis in pharmaceutics, where you'll engage in cutting-edge research to identify, understand, and solve challenges in drug delivery through advanced dosage form design.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmacognosy, M.S.

Research the chemistry and pharmacology of bioactive natural products and their application in disease treatments in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmacognosy.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmacognosy, Ph.D.

Investigate the chemistry and pharmacology of bioactive natural products and their potential in disease treatment through this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in pharmacognosy.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmacology, M.S.

Research how chemical agents, including potential therapeutic candidates, act on biological systems in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmacology.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmacology, Ph.D.

Explore how chemical agents, including potential therapeutic candidates, interact with biological systems in this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in pharmacology.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmacy Administration, M.S.

Study pharmaceutical marketing and management, and socio-behavioral sciences while engaging in health outcomes research through this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmacy administration.

  • Oxford

GRAD

Pharmacy Administration, Ph.D.

Pursue in-depth research in pharmaceutical marketing, management, and socio-behavioral sciences while exploring health outcomes in this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in pharmacy administration.

  • Oxford

Our Graduate Departments

Learn more about our three dedicated departments!

Department of Biomolecular Sciences

We are a department of leaders in interdisciplinary life sciences dedicated to improving human and environmental health through education, biological and chemical research, and committed service.

Department of Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery

Our department studies the art and science of delivering therapeutic agents to the right places at the right times. We conduct research to identify problems related to drug delivery and develop solutions to overcome them.

Department of Pharmacy Administration

Our department explores the frontiers of health economics and outcomes research, pharmaceutical marketing and management, pharmacoepidemiology, and the evolving role of pharmacists in delivering quality health care.

Helpful Resources

Below, you will find various helpful resources for your time in our programs.

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Meet the Team

Reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have!
Soumyajit Majumdar

Soumyajit Majumdar

  • Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Melissa Rodriguez King

Melissa Rodriguez King

  • Program Manager