Master of Science [M.S] Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
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 in 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 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
- Program prepares student for a practice-oriented career in the pharmaceutical industry
- Medicinal Chemistry programs offered by Northeastern's Center for Drug Discovery (CDD)
- CDD awarded Training Grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for predoctoral and postdoctoral training in development of medications
- Northeastern’s School of Pharmacy is consistently ranked first in the NIH funding among all private schools of pharmacy across the U.S.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $28900 | $28900 |
| Total Fees | $28900 | $28900 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 298 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 120 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field or its equivalent to get admission in this program.
- Students required a minimum GPA of 3.6.
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.