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This specialized program aims to meet both the practical and academic requirements of chemists building careers in pharmaceutical research and development. It also supports current laboratory technicians seeking advancement to leadership positions. Evening classes are available to accommodate working professionals enrolled part-time.
The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics combines its full-time faculty with experienced adjunct professors actively working in the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring the curriculum stays industry-relevant and up-to-date.
To address the demand among pharmaceutical professionals in the New York metro region, Fairleigh Dickinson University's Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics provides a Master of Science in Chemistry with a Pharmaceutical Science specialization.
Graduates earning this Pharmaceutical Science-focused Chemistry Master's degree at FDU's Metropolitan campus will gain the following competencies:
Establish strong pharmaceutical chemistry fundamentals, covering terminology, principles, techniques, and protocols.
Cultivate both independent and collaborative work abilities.
Enhance verbal and written communication skills (incorporating mathematical and visual elements).
Build a foundation for continuous professional development.
Apply analytical reasoning for both qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Utilize research tools effectively, including primary and secondary scientific literature