Master’s Degree
The MS in pharmaceutical sciences with a concentration in pharmaceutical chemistry provides students with a strong foundation in analytical techniques, pharmacology, metabolism, QA/QC, and drug chemistry. This program, offered by the College of Pharmacy, may be of interest to those who currently work or who would like to work in the following areas:
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Drug regulation agencies
- Analytical laboratories
- Biotechnology companies
- Hospital and clinical laboratories
This program will also be of interest to chemistry majors who wish to obtain graduate-level training in pharmaceutical sciences with the intent of later entering the pharmaceutical industry. These programs provide a mechanism for students worldwide to take graduate coursework specifically tailored to their pharmaceutical career aspirations, with focus areas in:
- Early Drug Development/Drug Discovery
- Management Position in Preclinical Drug Development
- General Interest in Drug Design & Development
Why take UF’s master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences with a concentration in pharmaceutical chemistry?
- Earn a world-class online degree from the highly renowned University of Florida
- Pursue a pharmaceutical career in an expanding industry
- Work in an innovative field discovering new cures and remedies
- Continue working while pursing convenient graduate education and enhanced career opportunities
- Gain international insights into medicinal chemistry and pharmacology from professors and peers
- Create flexible course schedules
- Study under highly engaging and responsive professors and staff
- Complete coursework online
- Apply for admission without a GRE requirement
- Network worldwide to build career opportunities and relationships
Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in pharmaceutical chemistry gives working professionals the flexibility to enhance their credentials entirely online. The 15-credit graduate certificate can be completed in as little as one year. Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Principles of Nucleotide Activity
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2
- Pharmaceutical Analysis 2
- Laboratory QA/QC
Credits from the graduate certificate can later be transferred toward that online master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, if admitted.
Admissions
Master’s Degree Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply to the program as a master’s degree student are:
- A baccalaureate degree in a natural science subject from an accredited institution
- An upper-division GPA of 3.0 or higher
Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply to the program as a graduate certificate student are:
- A baccalaureate degree in a natural science subject from an accredited institution
- An upper-division GPA of 2.0 or higher
Non-Degree Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply to the program as a non-degree seeking student are:
- A baccalaureate degree in a natural science subject from an accredited institution
- An upper-division GPA of 2.0 or higher
For more information about requirements, exceptions, and applying with a non-U.S. degree, visit the admissions page.
Pharmaceutical Sciences Tuition Information
UF’s pharmaceutical sciences graduate program offers competitive in-state tuition for all students, regardless of location.
Application Fee: $37
Cost per Credit Hour: $575 plus fees (*Tuition may increase to $625 per credit hour beginning this spring.)
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 32
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate:15
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $18,400 plus fees
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $8,625 plus fees
For more information about the costs of attendance and financial aid, visit the tuition page.
