Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Pharmacology/Master of Business Administration in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,076
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The MS/MBA Program boasts an impressive employment history, with most graduates securing roles in pharmaceutical firms. Check the MS/MBA outcomes section below for details on alumni positions and their current employers. Some graduates choose to pursue further education in medical or dental fields.
The Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience collaborates with Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business to provide full-time 2.5-year and part-time 4-year dual degree options. These programs award both a Master of Science (MS) in Pharmacology and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Tailored for those targeting careers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or related health sectors, this program equips graduates with a unique blend of scientific and business expertise—giving them an edge in product development, marketing, and career advancement within the industry. Additionally, students can complete both degrees faster than pursuing them individually.
Below is a snapshot of roles and companies where our alumni now work:
Director, Regulatory Affairs Development, Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Director of Global Marketing, Critical Care, CR Bard
Sales Application Specialist, QIAGEN; Regional Sales Director, iRhythm Technologies
Senior Director, Clinical Affairs, Fresenius Kabi USA; Principal Clinical Specialist, Medtronic
Life Sciences Management Consultant, Accenture; Business Systems Analyst, Baxter International Pharmaceuticals
Associate Analyst, R&D Planning, Estee Lauder; Senior Consultant, Guidehouse
Consultant, Deloitte; Senior Business Analyst, Marketing and Research, Walgreens
Project Manager, Technical Transfer, Nexus Pharmaceutical Inc.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on the sciences. (Foreign applicants should have the equivalent of a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree as verified by the Educational Credential Evaluators . Some business coursework is desirable, but not required. Applicants should have strong letters of recommendation and grades. Accepted students typically have a GPA > 3.0. GRE test score is encouraged but not necessary. Foreign students should also have a TOEFL iBT score > 100 (or written score > 600). The admissions committee focuses on the overall strength of the application, and not just on one criterion. Selected applicants who live in the United States may be invited to interview at the Medical Center Campus, and to tour the facilities and meet with students. Applicants can also arrange to tour the Quinlan School of Business and sit in on a class. Overseas applicants will be interviewed by telephone or Skype.
Tuition
USD
41,076