Program Overview
The Science in Medicinal Chemistry at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 days, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Science in Medicinal Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 days
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Science in Medicinal Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Spectroscopic Analysis
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Laboratory Rotations
- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
For admission to the MS program, an applicant must have:
- A baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Biology preferred
- Minimum overall 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Scores in the 70th percentile or above in each section of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination/General Test)
Additionally, the following courses are recommended to have been completed with a C or better:
- General Chemistry with lab
- Organic Chemistry with lab
- Analytical Chemistry with lab
- Physical Chemistry with lab
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Calculus
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
United States
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is a private university focused on health- and life-sciences education, with campuses in Boston, Worcester, Massachusetts, and...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 days