Master of Science [M.S] (Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery)
$28,900/Yr
- The Medicinal Chemistry program offered by the Center for Drug Discovery (CDD) trains students in the design and synthesis of novel biologically active compounds and the study of their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical, and pharmacological approaches.
- The CDD’s excellence in teaching has been recognized by the award of a Training Grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for predoctoral and postdoctoral training in the development of medications.
- The core curriculum of the Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry is an interdisciplinary combination of synthetic organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences courses. In-depth electives are available in these areas.
- The program offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge of medicinal chemistry that can be applied to a practice-oriented career in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Interdisciplinary program combinations courses in synthetic organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences
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The program prepares student for a practice-oriented career in the pharmaceutical industry
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Medicinal Chemistry programs offered by Northeastern's Center for Drug Discovery (CDD)
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CDD was awarded Training Grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for predoctoral and postdoctoral training in the development of medications
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Northeastern’s School of Pharmacy is consistently ranked first in NIH funding among all private schools of pharmacy across the U.S.
Important Dates
Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $28900 (USD 28900) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board | $15880 (USD 15880) |
Total Cost | $15880 (USD 15880) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field or its equivalent to get admission to this program.
- Students required a minimum GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
3.6 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
The following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Application
- Application fee
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Personal statement
- Resume
- TOEFL is for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English.
- GRE scores are optional
- At least two semesters of undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following:
- Mathematics (including calculus)
- Biology
- Physics
- Biochemistry
- Organic chemistry
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Please note: All international applicants will need to provide a WES
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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