Master of Science in Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Metropolitan Campus)

This focused concentration is designed to fulfill the practical and intellectual needs of chemists pursuing research and development careers within the pharmaceutical industrial. It is also geared to current technologists aspiring to supervisory roles in the laboratory or plant. To accommodate part-time students, already working in the industry, classes are offered on an evening schedule.The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics full time faculty members are joined by a diversified and talented pool of adjunct faculty who are actively employed within the pharmaceutical industry allowing this program to maintain an industrial focus and remain current.To serve the needs of the large population of pharmaceutical professionals in the greater New York metropolitan area, Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics offers a Master of Science in Chemistry with a concentration Pharmaceutical Science.Students completing a Master’s degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Science at the Metropolitan campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University shall acquire the ability to:Demonstrate solid foundation in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, including: vocabulary, concepts, methods, and procedures.Develop skills to work independently and with others.Develop skills in oral and written modes of communication (including mathematical and graphical).Develop a solid foundation for future independent study (lifelong learning)Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative critical reasoning skills.Exhibit the ability to use information resources including primary and secondary literature in the field

Admission requirements include graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in an allied science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmacy). This baccalaureate degree must contain a minimum of 24 credits in chemistry including a two-semester sequence of Organic and Physical Chemistry. The general Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores must also be submitted along with three letters of recommendation.