Program Overview
Students who complete our graduate studies program leave NCCU with an M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which has a focus in either Drug Discovery or Biomanufacturing. The program, which places an emphasis on laboratory research, provides a solid foundation for those who plan to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries or continue their education at the doctoral level. The two-year program in Pharmaceutical Sciences has been developed by our highly credentialed faculty (nearly 100% of whom have industry experience) and biotechnology experts, including representatives from Biogen Idec, Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer Corporation and Novozymes.
Our industry-inspired core facilities allow us to truly connect education with real-world practice — providing our students with the most comprehensive training possible and preparing them to step into jobs ready and able to make a difference on day one. In addition to training the world’s next great scientists, we also provide our faculty with a world-class research facility that allows them to conduct studies spanning subjects such as:
- Assay development
- Biosensor technology
- High-content analysis for lead optimization and biological relevance from screening data
- High-throughput screening
- Liquid handling and automation
- Medicinal chemistry, SAR
- Molecular biology, plant genetics
- Protein production, proteomics
- Synthetic organic chemistry
Our not-for-profit partners become your partners:
- NC BioImpact, www.ncbioimpact.org
- GoldenLEAF, www.goldenleaf.org
- BTEC, www.btec.ncsu.edu
- BioNetwork, www.ncbionetwork.org
- NCBiotechnology Center, www.ncbiotech.org
- NC Bioscience Organization, www.ncbioscience.net