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Drug Delivery MS

Master of Science in Drug Delivery

Study the design of drug delivery systems and the administration of pharmaceuticals to achieve a desired therapeutic effect with theÌýMaster of Science in Drug Delivery in the Ìýat 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Offered by the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, this master’s degree is designed for students to specialize in the field and provide a verified pathway to the pharmaceutical industry.ÌýÌý

Both non-thesis-based and thesis-based MS programs are offered. The non-thesis-based Drug Delivery MS is a highly collaborative program where faculty mentor students throughout their time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, ensuring that each student receives one-on-one training, mentoring and advising. The curriculum includes core courses, elective courses, time in the lab and hands-on experience with cutting-edge research to provide innovative treatment for patients.ÌýThe thesis-based Drug Delivery MS substitutes sixÌýhours of thesis research for elective courses. Openings for the thesis-based MS are limited every year.

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Drug Delivery

Students gain expertise in the formulations, manufacturing techniques, storage systems and technologies involved in transporting a pharmaceutical compound to its target site in the human body to achieve a desired therapeutic effect.

Drug Delivery MS Learning Outcomes

By completing the program, you willÌý

  • learn the techniques required for pursuing the process of drug delivery;Ìý
  • gain an understanding of how drugs and medicines are delivered;Ìý
  • broaden your understanding of the clinical, medicalÌýand regulatory aspects of drug delivery to become a more marketable professional;Ìý
  • expand and advance in your career; and
  • gain a network and a competitive advantage through 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and alumni contacts.

What sets apart the Drug Delivery MS at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s School of Pharmacy?Ìý

  • Faculty mentorships: Students work side-by-side with the school’s renowned pharmaceutical sciences faculty, learning directly from experts in the field.
  • Verified path to pharmaceutical science research: The Drug Delivery MS at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø provides graduates with a direct path to careers in pharmaceutical science research, including positions in academia, industry, government, and other research and development environments.
  • Location: The School of Pharmacy is in Philadelphia, a hub for pharmaceutical sciences across industry and academia.Ìý

Drug Delivery MS Applicants

Drug Delivery MS Applicants

The following students may be interested in applying to the Drug Delivery MS.

  • Expected or recent college graduates in chemistry, biology or other life sciences
  • Professional students (e.g., PharmD students)
  • International students (Should be English language proficient)

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $830.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,100.00 per credit

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Thesis-based Curriculum

The thesis-based MS curriculum emphasizes experience in labs. In place of electives, students take sixÌýcredit hours of thesis research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students also have opportunities to present research topics, contribute to and author publications, and obtain internships in the field. 

Placement into the thesis-based MS program is highly competitive with a limited number of students admitted every year.ÌýÌý

No financial aid is available for thesis-based MS students.Ìý

Advising

Ho-Lun Wong, PhD, professor
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Program Contact

Wayne Childers, PhD, director of graduate studies
Phone:Ìý215-707-1079
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Graduate office email:Ìý

Student Organizations

Pharmaceutical sciences graduate students are active in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s student chapter of the . They travel together to national organization meetings and conferences, host their own chapter activities (e.g., , an annual graduate research symposium and career networking event), and have access to resources provided and organized by the national organization.Ìý

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