Study Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences- Pharmacotherapy at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, School of Pharmacy
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Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences- Pharmacotherapy

USA

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What will I learn?

Preparing professionals for futures in research, industry and doctoral studies Grounded in advanced pharmaceutical sciences coursework and exploration of research methodologies, our Master of Science (M.S.) in pharmaceutical sciences with a concentration in pharmacotherapy offers specialized training in understanding the factors underlying drug response, adverse events and therapeutic decision-making. This program equips students with foundational knowledge and basic research skills to identify problems and design experiments to improve drug treatment. Graduates of this program at VCU are prepared to pursue diverse careers in the pharmaceutical industry or in preparation for further advanced study in pharmaceutical sciences.

Which department am I in?

School of Pharmacy

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
US$33,746.00 per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent. Departments may admit graduate applicants with three-year bachelors degrees provided these three-year degrees allow the students to pursue graduate studies in their countries. Further, the department will require prerequisite/foundation courses as needed to fill in any gaps in the students educational background.Required grade point average. For admission to graduate study at VCU, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Entrance examinations. Letters of recommendation. Statement of intent. Pharm.D. or bachelors degree in a related area

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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