Overview

Key facts

The unique Drug Discovery and Development program of Drexel University provides the rigorous scientific and technical training necessary to succeed in the complex and multidisciplinary field of drug discovery and introduces students to a broad array of career opportunities. This experience facilitates a smooth transition to an enduring and productive career with a biotechnology firm, pharmaceutical company, contract research organization, nonprofit foundation, government agency or an academic institution.

Who should apply?

Typical backgrounds of Drug Discovery & Development program students include:

Recent college graduates

Industrial and biotechnology employees

Graduate students

Postdoctoral fellows

College graduates interested in a career change

The Drug Discovery & Development curriculum provides a complete overview of the drug discovery process. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, pharmacoepidemiology, translational medicine, and pharmacogenomics. Working in project teams, students get practical experience implementing strategies. Both full-time and part-time programs are available. Students have the opportunity to customize their program with a broad range of elective courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The discovery process from target identification to IND submission
The development process from first in man to commercialization
Clinical research
Translational medicine, translational and preclinical models
New product development
Case studies across therapeutic and disease areas
Fundamentals of molecular medicine
Pharmaceutical management
Vaccines and vaccine development
Pharmacology and physiology
Intellectual property law
Regulatory and postmarketing issues
Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

38 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 92 other Masters in Pharmacology in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Admission Application
Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended.
Standardized Test Scores
Essay/Personal Statement
Résumé

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

63194 USD / year

≈ 63194 USD / year
Out-of-State

63194 USD / year

≈ 63194 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63194 USD / year

≈ 63194 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Drug Discovery and Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About