Medicinal Chemistry

The Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry program the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania requires a minimum of 30 post-baccalaureate semester hours: 24 credits of course work–including two (2) credits of seminar–and six (6) credits of thesis research. 

Application Checklist

Before starting your online application, please gather the following:

  • Official Transcripts (Credential Evaluations Required for International Students)
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  • Essay
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • GMAT/GRE Scores (Optional)
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (International Students Only)

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Tuition Information

Tuition for the Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry is $1,973 per credit. More information on tuition rates can be found here.

Program Information

Unlock the secrets of drug design and development with our Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry program. Join our renowned faculty and apply now!

Program Type

Major

Degree

Master's

Required Credit Hours

30 (Minimum)

Medicinal Chemistry Faculty

Patrick Flaherty, Ph.D.

Patrick Flaherty, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Aleem Gangjee, Ph.D.

Aleem Gangjee, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor

David Lapinsky, Ph.D.

David Lapinsky, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Kevin Tidgewell, Ph.D.

Kevin Tidgewell, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor