Program Overview

Master of Science in Pharmacokinetics

The Master of Science in Pharmacokinetics is a 30-credit, non-thesis program offered by the School of Pharmacy at Temple University. This program draws from multiple scientific fields, including pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology, to research drug action in patients.

Program Overview

The program is highly collaborative, with faculty mentoring students throughout their time at Temple, ensuring one-on-one training, mentoring, and advising. The curriculum includes core courses, elective courses, time in the lab, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge research to provide innovative treatment for patients.

Thesis-Based Program

A thesis-based MS program is also offered, which substitutes six hours of thesis research for elective courses. Openings for the thesis-based MS are limited every year. The thesis-based MS curriculum emphasizes experience in labs, with students taking nine credit hours of thesis research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics is the area within pharmacology that refers to the changes in the quantity of drug and/or drug metabolite in various body compartments over time. These changes can be described by four processes: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME). Pharmacokinetic studies are initiated at the start of drug discovery and are critical throughout the lifetime of a drug, from early discovery to development, marketing, and post-marketing safety evaluations.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the program, students will:

• gain the techniques required for pursuing pharmacokinetics
• become a highly marketable professional
• advance in their career
• gain a professional network and competitive advantage through Temple faculty and alumni contacts

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. For the 2025-2026 academic year, tuition costs are:

• Pennsylvania resident: $830.00 per credit
• Out-of-state: $1,100.00 per credit

Advising

Faculty advisors for the program include:

• Patrick Glassman, PhD, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences
• Ken Korzekwa, PhD, professor of pharmaceutical sciences
• Swati Nagar, PhD, professor of pharmaceutical sciences

Student Organizations

Pharmaceutical sciences graduate students are active in Temple's student chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, which provides opportunities for networking, research, and professional development.

Additional Program Information

The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in pharmacokinetics, preparing them for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, research, and academia.