{"id":577,"date":"2021-01-24T14:55:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T19:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mupages.marshall.edu\/sites\/longlab\/?page_id=577"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:37:52","slug":"ms-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mupages.marshall.edu\/longlab\/ms-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Degree Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Marshall University offers Bachelor of Science (B.S<\/strong>.) and Master of Science (M.S.)<\/strong> degree programs in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences.<\/mark> These programs prepare students for careers in the field of drug discovery, development and commercialization.  Graduates are prepared for entry level positions in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research laboratories, and biotechnology companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is also offered in conjunction with M.A. (non-thesis) degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The B.S. \/ M.A. dual degree can be completed in 5 years, while the B.S. \/ M.S. (thesis option) dual degree typically requires 6 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Students can also complete a minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences by completing 14 credit hours of courses with BSPS or PHAR course numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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