About the course

With this research-intensive MS in Pharmacology and Therapeutics program from Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School, you will have a solid foundation for a scientific career. During this two-year program, students will pursue broad training in the Biomedical Sciences and focused training in pharmacology, preparing them for a number of career paths such as academic or pharmaceutical research, drug development, safety, marketing, and manufacturing, or patent law.

　　You will learn: Pharmacological principles and theories including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, Biochemical and molecular basis of cell function, Biochemical and molecular basis of how normal cell function goes away in disease, Identification of drug targets and biomarkers, Steps involved in drug discovery and development, Principles of Pharmacovigilance and Safety Pharmacology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Maywood
Summer (May), 2024	Maywood
Fall (August), 2024	Maywood
Fall (August), 2025	Maywood

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyola University of Chicago

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on the sciences. (Foreign applicants should have the equivalent of a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree as verified by the Educational Credential Evaluators.) Some business coursework is desirable, but not required. Applicants should have strong letters of recommendation, grades, and GRE scores. Accepted students typically have a GPA ≥ 3.0 and a GRE composite score of >300 (verbal > 148). Foreign students should also have a TOEFL iBT score > 100 (or written score > 600). The admissions committee focuses on the overall strength of the application, and not just on one criterion.

　　

English language requirements

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Loyola University of Chicago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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