Master of Science in Drug Discovery
Drive the identification and development of new medicines to effectively treat diseases with the Master of Science in Drug Discovery in the School of Pharmacy at Temple University. This highly specialized master’s program prepares students with a direct path to employment in pharmaceutical research through full-time experience in the laboratory and an emphasis on faculty mentorships.
Both non-thesis-based and thesis-based MS programs are offered. The non-thesis-based Drug Discovery MS is a highly collaborative program where faculty mentor students throughout their time at Temple, ensuring that each student receives one-on-one training, mentoring and advising. Curriculum includes core courses, elective courses, time in the lab and hands-on experience with cutting-edge research to provide innovative treatment for patients. The thesis-based Drug Discovery MS substitutes six hours of thesis research for elective courses. Openings for the thesis-based MS are limited every year.