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. 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, with strong foundations in pharmaceutical training to prepare students on day 1 when they join the industry. 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.
Goal 1: Solid knowledge foundation and critical evaluation of scientific literature
Goal 2: Effective and accurate oral communication of scientific research
Goal 3: Critical data analysis with appropriate statistical methods
Goal 4: Demonstrate and acquire good laboratory practices
Goal 5: Acquires solid pharmaceutics principles and hands on to be work ready day 1
Goal 6: Personal development/leadership/teamwork
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 714 | Advanced Pharma Analysis | 1 |
| PHT 750 | Research Ethics and Conduct | 2 |
| PHS 750 | Manufacturing Pharmacy | 2 |
| PHS 751 | Advanced Pharmaceutics | 3 |
| PHS 760 | Regulatory Issues in Pharma | 3 |
| PHS 762 | Pre-formulation and Phys Pharm | 3 |
| PHS 763 | Res Proj in Drug Dev & Ind Pha (Intro) | 3 |
| PHS 763 | Res Proj in Drug Dev & Ind Pha (Adv) | 3 |
| PHS 890 | Pharmaceutics Seminar | 1 |
| Choose nine credits below | 9 | |
| Pharma & Biopharmaceutics I (3 credits) | ||
| Pharm-Biopharmaceutics II (3 credits) | ||
| Advanced Pharma Analysis Lab (2 credits) | ||
| Manufacturing Pharmacy Lab (1 credit) | ||
| Intro Scientific Data Analysis (1 credit) | ||
| Biopharmaceutical Foundatn II (2 credits) | ||
| Analysis of Current Literature (2 credits) | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PHS 703 | Pharma & Biopharmaceutics I (Elective #1) | 3 |
| PHT 750 | Research Ethics and Conduct (Required) | 2 |
| PHS 750 | Manufacturing Pharmacy (Required) | 2 |
| PHS 750L | Manufacturing Pharmacy Lab (Elective #2**) | 1 |
| PHS 890 | Pharmaceutics Seminar (Required) | 1 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHS 709 | Pharm-Biopharmaceutics II (Elective #3) | 3 |
| PHS 714 | Advanced Pharma Analysis (Required) | 1 |
| PHS 714L | Advanced Pharma Analysis Lab (Elective #4**) | 2 |
| PHS 762 | Pre-formulation and Phys Pharm (Required) * | 3 |
| PHS 763 | Res Proj in Drug Dev & Ind Pha (Required) * | 3 |
| PHS 890 Pharmaceutics Seminar (Register in the spring semester for 0 credit (section G02)) | 0 | |
| *= Typically this MS is done in 3 semester but if the student wishes to complete in 4 semesters, PHS 762 & PHS 763 will be taken Year 2 Spring Semester. | ||
| ** = Working professional will meet with their advisors to select electives 2 & 4. | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHS 751 | Advanced Pharmaceutics (Required) | 3 |
| PHS 760 | Regulatory Issues in Pharma (Required) | 3 |
| PHS 763 | Res Proj in Drug Dev & Ind Pha (Required) | 3 |
| PHS 890 Pharmaceutics Seminar (Register in the spring semester for 0 credit (section G02)) | 0 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |