M.S. in Pharmaceutics with Specialization in Industrial Pharmacy

Long Island University - Brooklyn

Industrial pharmacists are responsible for quality control, using the latest technologies to research drug compounds, conduct trials to test medications for safety, and develop new drugs that save lives. The Master of Science program in Pharmaceutics with Specialization in Industrial Pharmacy prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and for entry into Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences and other related fields. Program Mission The mission of the Master of Science in Pharmaceutics with specialization in Industrial Pharmacy at Long Island University is to prepare students for entry into the pharmaceutical industry or for advanced study in Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences and related fields. ALIGNMENT OF GOALS AND MISSION: The mission of the Master of Science in Pharmaceutics with specialization in Industrial Pharmacy is to uniquely prepare students for entry into the pharmaceutical industry or for advanced study in Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences and related fields. The goals of the curriculum reflect the knowledge, attitudes and skills required for entry-level positions in the field or for admission into a Ph.D. program. Beginning with the acquisition of new knowledge (Goal 1), students will be expected to integrate that knowledge and it apply it to data analysis/interpretation, drug molecule characterization, and dosage form manufacturing and evaluation (Goal 2). The curriculum is also designed to promote a student’s oral and written communication skills (Goal 3) and ability to work as part of a team (Goal 4). Graduates of the program will be highly sought after by the global pharmaceutical industry to support research, development and manufacturing operations. Program alumni are positioned to assume leadership positions within the pharmaceutical industry as well as within academia, thus further elevating the stature of the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the College of Pharmacy and of Long Island University as a whole. The following courses are required for the Specialization in Industrial Pharmacy: Students taking the Non-Thesis Option must complete 36 credits of coursework and pass the written comprehensive examination. Students taking the Thesis Option must complete 36 credits of coursework of which 6 credits are for Research and Thesis, pass the written comprehensive examination, submit a satisfactory thesis proposal, submit a satisfactory written thesis, and successfully defend (orally) their written thesis.

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