Drug Development & Industrial Pharmacy MS

The Master of Science (MS) program in Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy (DDIP) at the historic Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) at Saint Joseph’s University provides you with the experience necessary to learn the science and practice of how drug delivery systems are developed. Working one-on-one with expert faculty, the students will gain insight and foresight as they uncover new areas of research in our state-of-the-art laboratories in the pharmaceutics graduate program. Program classes are offered on a flexible schedule from our University City campus. An advanced degree such as MS in DDIP at PCP provides the knowledge and network for rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy is in the heart of the biotechnology and health science industry, surrounded by 250 medical facilities and within two hours of 75% of all U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The city's diverse population and variety of health science employers offers the unique opportunity to gain experience in pharmaceutical research. This program provides the graduates with a strong foundation in pharmaceutics during the first half of the study. The second half of the program is focused on industrial pharmacy with a strong laboratory component and hands on experience in all areas. The program enables the graduates to have strong communication skills, professional training and will prepare them for a career in pharmaceutical industry in a variety of roles.