Pharmaceutical Sciences MS

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If you are interested in combining chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer techniques with pharmacology, physiology and biochemistry, to work on the development of treatments to prevent disease and improve health, a degree in the pharmaceutical sciences may be for you. Our undergraduate program focuses on the design, development and rational use of medication for the prevention and treatment of disease, as well as the drug development and research process. Our graduate programs are research-focused that immerse students in diverse aspects of drug action, from drug discovery to various elements of drug evaluation.

Curriculum

Didactic Core (10 credits)

Select 10 credits from:

PHC 500LEC - Basic Drug Development Credits: 2
PHC 504LEC - Computational Basis of Pharmacometrics Credits: 2
PHC 506LEC - Biometry in Phc Sci Credits: 3
PHC 508LEC - Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Credits: 3
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
PHC 510LLB - Pharmaceutical Analysis Credits: 3
PHC 517LEC - Pharmacogenomics Credits: 2
PHC 531LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 1 Credits: 4
PHC 532LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 2 Credits: 3
PHC 538LEC - Introduction to Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 540LEC - Contemporary Methods in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: I-Biophysical Approaches Credits: 1
PHC 607LR - Intermediate Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 608LEC - Advanced Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 609LEC - Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Credits: 2
PHC 610LEC - Population PK-PD Modeling Credits: 2
PHC 630LEC - Drug Metabolism and Transport Credits: 3

Electives, Lab, & Workshop Courses (5 credits)

Select 5 credits from:

MCH 501LEC - Drug Discovery Principles Credits: 3
MT 526LEC - Technical Communications for the Scientific Professional Credits: 3
PHC 500LEC - Basic Drug Development Credits: 2
PHC 503LAB - Surgery Techniques for Pharmacokinetics Credits: 2
PHC 504LEC - Computational Basis of Pharmacometrics Credits: 2
PHC 506LEC - Biometry in Phc Sci Credits: 3
PHC 508LEC - Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Credits: 3
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
PHC 510LLB - Pharmaceutical Analysis Credits: 3
PHC 516LEC - Pharmacogenomics Molec. Approa Credits: 1
PHC 517LEC - Pharmacogenomics Credits: 2
PHC 531LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 1 Credits: 4
PHC 532LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 2 Credits: 3
PHC 538LEC - Introduction to Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 607LR - Intermediate Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 608LEC - Advanced Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 609LEC - Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Credits: 2
PHC 610LEC - Population PK-PD Modeling Credits: 2
PHC 611LEC - PK/PD of Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 630LEC - Drug Metabolism and Transport Credits: 3

Research, Seminar & Tutorial Courses (15 credits)

MCH 501LEC - Drug Discovery Principles Credits: 3
MT 526LEC - Technical Communications for the Scientific Professional Credits: 3
PHC 500LEC - Basic Drug Development Credits: 2
PHC 503LAB - Surgery Techniques for Pharmacokinetics Credits: 2
PHC 504LEC - Computational Basis of Pharmacometrics Credits: 2
PHC 506LEC - Biometry in Phc Sci Credits: 3
PHC 508LEC - Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Credits: 3
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
PHC 510LLB - Pharmaceutical Analysis Credits: 3
PHC 512TUT - Pharmacometric Software Credits: 1
PHC 516LEC - Pharmacogenomics Molec. Approa Credits: 1
PHC 517LEC - Pharmacogenomics Credits: 2
PHC 531LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 1 Credits: 4
PHC 532LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 2 Credits: 3
PHC 538LEC - Introduction to Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 588SEM - Faculty Research Seminar Credits: 1
PHC 607LR - Intermediate Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 608LEC - Advanced Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 609LEC - Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Credits: 2
PHC 610LEC - Population PK-PD Modeling Credits: 2
PHC 611LEC - PK/PD of Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 613SEM - Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1
PHC 614SEM - Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1
PHC 615TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 18
PHC 616TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 18
PHC 630LEC - Drug Metabolism and Transport Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Jennifer Rosenberg
274 Pharmacy Building
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2825

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.