{"id":23806,"date":"2025-08-04T10:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/ppb\/?page_id=23806"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:01:29","slug":"ms-in-pharmacology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/ppb\/education\/ms-in-pharmacology\/","title":{"rendered":"MS in Pharmacology"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Prepare for a career in drug discovery, translational research, and regulatory science through rigorous coursework, hands-on lab training and interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduates will understand the molecular foundation of drug actions, have experience in state-of-the-art instrumentation and machine learning, and be prepared to translate discoveries from bench to bedside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start: September 2, 2026\u00a0 \u2022<\/span>\u00a0 12-month Capstone Track\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 <\/span>2-Year Thesis Track\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 <\/span>Part-time Options Available<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Program Built For Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
🔬 World-Class Faculty
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Active researchers and clinician-scientists bridging theory and translational medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n
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📚 Research-Driven Curriculum
<\/strong><\/span>Core pharmacology courses plus electives for specialization.<\/span><\/p>\n
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🧪 Hands-On Laboratory Training
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Access to Cryo-EM, Genomics, Proteomics, Imaging, and Machine Learning infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n
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🤝 Interdisciplinary Focus
<\/strong><\/span>Collaborate across industry, medicine, public health, and biomedical engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n
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🏙️ Boston Biotech Ecosystem
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Strong ties to one of the world’s top biotech and pharma hubs.<\/span><\/p>\n
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🎓 <\/span>Career Readiness
<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Professional development and networking with pharma industry partners built in.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Choose Your Track<\/h3>\n

We offer two distinct tracks to help you reach your specific career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Accelerated<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

12-Month Capstone Track<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

32 Units\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 Full Time<\/span><\/td>\n

Research-Intensive<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

2-Year Thesis Track<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

36 Units\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 Full Time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Career-ready quickly through coursework and mentored research. Ideal for a professional launch in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.<\/p>\n
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  • Fall & Spring: core courses and electives<\/li>\n
  • Summer mentored capstone research project<\/li>\n
  • Laboratory or literature-based capstone options<\/li>\n
  • Career networking and individualized mentorship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
The same solid coursework foundation with an extended research experience for those seeking to contribute original findings and develop advanced experimental skills.<\/p>\n