Pharmaceutical Sciences MS draft

Program Overview

The University at Buffalo's Pharmaceutical Sciences MS program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to contribute to drug discovery, development, and evaluation. Combining chemistry, biology, and pharmacology, the program prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and government agencies. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as research scientists, clinical research associates, and regulatory affairs specialists. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Program Outline

University at Buffalo - Pharmaceutical Sciences MS Program

Degree Overview:

This program focuses on the design, development, and rational use of medication for disease prevention and treatment.

It also delves into the drug development and research process.

Objectives:

• discovery, development, and evaluation of new drugs
• Prepare graduates for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and government agencies.

Program Description:

The program combines chemistry, biology, mathematics, and computer techniques with pharmacology, physiology, and biochemistry.

Students will gain a strong foundation in the principles of drug action, as well as the practical skills needed to conduct research in this field.

Outline:

• The program consists of
• 30 credit hours
, which can be completed in
• two years
of full-time study or
• four years
of part-time study.
• four core areas:
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
• research project
• Sample courses:
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
• Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology
• Drug Discovery and Development

Assessment:

• combination of methods
• Exams
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Research project

Teaching:

• combination of lectures, seminars, and laboratory work
• experts in their fields
• innovative teaching methods
• Problem-based learning
• Teamwork
• Case studies

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including:
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Research institutions
• Government agencies
• Regulatory agencies
• Possible career paths include:
• Research scientist
• Clinical research associate
• Regulatory affairs specialist
• Pharmacist
• Toxicologist

Other:

• accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
• state-of-the-art facility
• alumni network