MS in Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

With this research-intensive MS in Pharmacology and Therapeutics program from Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School, you will have a solid foundation for a scientific career. During this two-year program, students will pursue broad training in the Biomedical Sciences and focused training in pharmacology, preparing them for a number of career paths such as academic or pharmaceutical research; drug development, safety, marketing, and manufacturing; or patent law.You will learn:Pharmacological principles and theories including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamicsBiochemical and molecular basis of cell function, Biochemical and molecular basis of how normal cell function goes away in diseaseIdentification of drug targets and biomarkers, Steps involved in drug discovery and developmentPrinciples of Pharmacovigilance and Safety PharmacologyGraduates will have a broad base of knowledge in the Biomedical Sciences and a more focused understanding of Pharmacology, drug discovery and drug safety. This program prepares students for advanced training in the Biomedical Sciences andor careers in academia, pharmaceutical or regulatory sectors, science writing, or consulting. A large fraction of our graduates move on to careers in Industry, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Bioengineering. We have strong ties to Industry, with Pharma scientists teaching in many of the courses. This means students benefit from their experience and guidance and that networking related to jobs is common. We work hard to assist students in obtaining their dream job