The goal of the Master of Pharmaceutical Science and Business Program at York College is to prepare students for responsible positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Opportunities for students successfully completing the program include careers with Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies, professional societies, government, and international agencies. In this two-year graduate program, students will complete a total of 36 credits toward the degree, of which 24 will be from the Common Core Courses and 12 from the optional Elective Courses. Full-time students will be expected to take 9 credits per semester.
The application process for the Spring 2025 cycle is open! It is strongly recommended to submit the application by January 10th, 2025. Applications submitted after this deadline may not guarantee admission into the Spring Semester.
For more information about the Pharmaceutical Science and Business Master's program, contact Dr. Emmanuel Chang
Career Goals
Students are expected to choose elective courses based on their career goals, such as:
Pharmaceutical Research and Development for individuals who would like to pursue or enhance a career in the area of drug discovery, biotherapeutics, pharmaceutics, product formulation, manufacturing process development, the design of clinical trials, etc.
Regulation of Pharmaceuticals for individuals who would like to pursue or enhance a career in the area of the US or international regulatory affairs, writing and submission of regulatory applications, compliance, quality assurance, process validation, product labeling, quality control and design of clinical trials related to the regulation of pharmaceuticals, etc.
Pharmaceutical Management for individuals who would like to pursue or enhance a career in pharmaceutical product management, project management, supply chain management, marketing, etc.
Admission Requirements
An earned bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or other closely related disciplines from an accredited institution. Applicants that received their bachelor's 10 or more years prior to the application date may be required to take a placement test.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
Application to CUNY requiring:
A personal statement (not more than 1,500 words).
Three letters of recommendation from referees in academia and/or related professional fields.
A current resume.
Official transcript(s) from all universities and colleges attended.
A nonrefundable $75 application fee is payable by check or money order to York College.
Undergraduate science students (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or others) who apply to the M.S. program in Pharmaceutical Science and Business, in addition to meeting the GPA criteria and strong recommendations, may have to meet additional course requirements.
Proof of proficiency in the English language (TOEFL*, IELTS* or Duolingo*) is required for all applicants:
Whose first language is not English, and
Who was educated in a country where English is not the official language.
This requirement is not based on country of citizenship or permanent residency, but on the two stated conditions.
*A TOEFL minimum score of 100 or a IELTS minimum score of 7 or a Duolingo minimum score of 105 is strongly suggested to successfully complete the M.S. program.
If Educated Outside the USA:
An evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is required for applicants who received their bachelor’s degree from a non-US institution.
Selection Process
York College Office of Admissions will gather and screen the applications for minimum requirements, initial processing, and GPA calculation. Admissions decisions will be made by the Graduate Advisory Committee of the department. In some cases, applicants may be invited for an on-site interview.
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
PHS 501 - Pharmaceutical Discovery and Development
PHS 502 - Pharmaceutical Discovery and Development Techniques
PHS 503 - Advanced Pharmacology
PHS 504 - Advanced Biostatistics
PHS 505 - Foundations of Regulatory Affairs
PHS 506 - Pharmaceutical Ethics and Intellectual Property Management
PHS 507 - Pharmaceutical Industry and Business
PHS 508 - Pharmaceutical Industry and Business Capstone Project
PSH 508 is in lieu of a Master's Thesis and Comprehensive Exam.
The laboratory courses may be substituted with other elective courses for students with a minimum of 1 year laboratory experience in industry.
Elective Courses
Complete at least 4 of the following Courses:
PHS 509 - Biotherapeutics
PHS 510 - Advanced Pharmaceutics
PHS 511 - Special Topics in Pharmaceutical Discovery and Development
PHS 512 - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Validation and Controls
PHS 513 - Design of Clinical Trials
PHS 514 - Advanced Toxicology
PHS 515 - International Regulatory Affairs
PHS 516 - Pharmaceutical Product Labeling
PHS 517 - Writing and Submission of Regulatory Applications
