Pharmaceutical Sciences (Master of Science)
Position yourself to make a difference in the world of medicine with Creighton University’s Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This research-focused program is perfect if you’re planning to teach, pursue a research career in the pharmaceutical industry or take the next step in your journey to be a pharmacist. This program is based on Creighton's Omaha campus.
At Creighton, you’ll have access to the specialized equipment, resources and broad expertise of a large university, but with smaller class sizes. Get one-on-one help from faculty, who will support you throughout your master’s program.
Research at Creighton is mission-driven, making your work part of a larger effort to serve others and create a more just world. Our students and faculty live out the Jesuit tradition of justice for all and service for others.
Program Details
Creighton’s Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares students for careers as pharmaceutical scientists, either as educators or researchers in the pharmaceutical industry.
Creighton also offers a dual degree option—work toward your Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degree in tandem. Working toward both degrees allows you to gain a more comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, while increasing your versatility and expanding your research skills. Note that this program is based in Omaha, and it cannot be completed online or at our Phoenix campus.
The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences can also serve as preparation to pursue a doctorate in pharmacy.
Curriculum
This program is 33 credit hours.
Creighton’s MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences can be customized to fit your interests and career goals. At the beginning of the program, you’ll select a major advisor and assemble a thesis committee who will help you formulate a plan of study tailored to your needs.
Students work with their thesis committee to choose a topic from areas such as pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, medicinal chemistry and social and administrative pharmacy.
Your professors will work closely with you—guiding your studies and acting as teachers, advisors and mentors throughout your degree and career. Many of our faculty members collaborate and work with students long after they earn their degree.
Students will choose elective courses in core areas, based on their research topic. Core areas include:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Medical Microbiology
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program, applicants must:
- Complete an application and submit a $50 application fee
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3.0 GPA or higher
- Have completed coursework in biological sciences, chemical sciences, biochemistry and mathematics
- Submit a resume or curriculum vitae
- Submit a personal statement (see application for specific requirements)
- Submit three letters of recommendation from persons other than friends or family members
- Provide a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score—use code 6121 for this program
- Provide official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
Official transcripts should be sent directly to Creighton from the originating institution. Transcriptions from all institutions attended must be submitted, even if credit was earned and transferred elsewhere in the meantime.
You have two options for submitting official transcripts:
- Official transcript(s) requested electronically should be sent to: enrollmentservices@creighton.edu
- If a physical copy is requested, please mail to the following address:
Enrollment Services
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
If you are unable to obtain an official transcript, please contact an Enrollment Specialist at 402.280.2703 to discuss your options.
A personal interview may be requested in addition to the above requirements. The interview may be conducted in person or virtually.
International Students
International students are welcomed into this program, and F-1 visas will be supported upon admission.
International applicants must:
- Meet English language proficiency requirements
- Complete and submit a Certification of Available Finances Form through the Global Engagement Office if admitted
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition is waived for students accepted into Creighton’s pharmaceutical sciences master’s program. The tuition waiver is available for students pursuing the pharmaceutical sciences master’s degree on its own or as part of a dual degree program. Students who are pursuing the pharmaceutical sciences master’s degree on its own (not as part of a dual degree program) will also receive a stipend and health insurance coverage.
Have questions? Email or call a friendly financial specialist at 402.280.2731 for any additional questions you may have.
Dates and Deadlines
Students in this program will start classes in August. Applications are due by March 15.
