Program Overview

M.S. in Pharmaceutics (Online)

The M.S. in Pharmaceutics program at LIU Hudson is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of pharmaceutics, with a focus on industrial pharmacy and cosmetic science. The program is fully online, with live evening lectures, and is tailored to accommodate working professionals.

Program Highlights

• Online master's taught by faculty with extensive background, training, and experience in their specialties
• Study focusing on product development and FDA approval processes
• Ongoing networking opportunities among students and faculty already employed in the field

Admissions Requirements

Students applying for admission to the M.S. in Pharmaceutics program must have an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biological sciences, chemical engineering, or pharmacy. International students are required to have a minimum TOEFL score of 79.

Plan of Study

The plan of study for the M.S. in Pharmaceutics program includes a comprehensive curriculum that covers the principles of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete 36 credits of coursework, including 9 core courses and 3 elective courses, and pass the written Comprehensive Examination.

Courses Descriptions

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• PHS 020 Seminar in Pharmaceutics: A presentation and analysis of recent developments in industrial pharmacy and pharmaceutics.
• PHS 022 Seminar in Cosmetic Science: A presentation and analysis of recent developments in cosmetic science.
• PHS 701 Physical Chemistry I: The emphasis will be on chemical thermodynamics, from fundamental principles to applications in chemical equilibrium.
• PHS 702 Physical Chemistry II: The emphasis of this course is on chemical kinetics, from experimental measurement of rate processes to activation theory and enzyme kinetics.
• PHS 901 Basic Pharmaceutics: An introduction to basic pharmaceutical principles associated with pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• PHS 902 Regulatory Compliance in the Practice of Industrial Pharmacy: The course discusses the role of the FDA and other regulatory agencies whose actions impact on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetic industries.
• PHS 931 Advanced Physical Pharmacy I: A systematic study of the application of physico-chemical principles to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sciences.
• PHS 932 Advanced Physical Pharmacy II: An in-depth analysis of the chemical kinetics of pharmaceutical systems as applied to both in-vitro and in-vivo models.
• PHS 934 Principles of Industrial Pharmacy I: A study of methods used to formulate, manufacture, and stability-test various dosage forms.
• PHS 935 Principles of Industrial Pharmacy II: A laboratory course designed to give students experience in utilizing industrial instrumentation to test basic principles and theories in the design and production of various dosage forms.
• PHS 936 Dosage Form Design: Biopharmaceutic and pharmacokinetic principles, coupled with physical pharmacy concepts, are used to discuss methods necessary for optimizing the design of various drug-delivery systems.
• PHS 937 Pharmaceutical Engineering: An introduction to basic engineering principles that are involved in the commercial manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• PHS 950, 951 Cosmetic/Dermatological Formulations and Technology I & II: Designed for in-depth studies of skin, mechanistic analysis of the relevant skin functions, percutaneous absorption, and rationale for dermatological formulations.
• PHS 952 Cosmetic/Dermatological Formulations and Technology Laboratory: Designed for in-depth study of product development, scale-up, manufacturing, stability-testing, and performance evaluations of modern-day cosmetic and toiletry products.
• PHS 954 Special Topics in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Microbiology: Laboratory design and equipment requirements include discussions of laminar flow, automation, etc.
• PHS 955 Integrated Dosage Form Development: The course will introduce students to the challenges of pharmaceutical development in a regulated environment.
• PHS 958 Aerosol Science and Technology: An in-depth study of the physicochemical principles of aerosol science and technology.
• PHS 960 Properties/Applications of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Raw Materials: Designed to be of special value to individuals involved in formulation and manufacturing work of cosmetic, toiletry, and pharmaceutical products.
• PHS 970 Principles of Quality Assurance: Provides an introduction to both theory and practice of the total control of quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• PHS 972 Methods of Pharmaceutical Analysis: Theory of chromatographic, spectrophotometric, and other methods of analysis as applied to clinical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic problems.
• PHS 975 Introduction to Packaging Principles: The course will review the structure and composition of various materials used in the preparation of consumer-oriented primary and secondary packaging.
• PHS 979 Design of Peptide and Protein Drug Delivery Systems: The course covers an introduction to the gene-cloning technology and ex-vivo cell cultures as a new source for protein and peptide drugs.
• PHS 980 Sterile Products: The course will provide the fundamental principles used to formulate, manufacture, and control sterile products, primarily injectable.
• PHS 981 Polymers in Pharmaceutical Systems: Polymers are widely used in pharmacy as adjuvants, suspending and emulsifying agents, flocculating agents, adhesives, packaging, and coating materials.
• PHS 982 Science and Technology of Controlled Release Systems: This course will cover design and fabrication of currently utilized devices for controlling the release of drugs to the human body.
• PHS 984 Biomaterials in Pharmacy and Medicine: This course will cover combined application of the principles of physical chemistry, biochemistry, materials engineering, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and biological interactions to pharmaceutical and biomedical problems.
• PHS 985 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics: The application of pharmacokinetic principles and pharmacokinetic models to dosing, bioavailability, and bioequivalence of drugs.
• PHS 986 Microencapsulation: This course will provide a comprehensive study of the design and production of fine particles, including microcapsules, microspheres, and nanoparticles.