The SIUE pharmaceutical sciences program uses multidisciplinary approaches to not only determine the detailed biological mechanism of disease but develop molecular interventions that can provide the treatment or cure. Students are taught in state-of-the-art laboratories by an internationally recognized faculty with many years of both academic and pharmaceutical industry experience.
What can I do with a degree in pharmaceutical sciences?
This program prepares students for:
Research positions in the pharmaceutical sciences
Industrial
Academic
Government
Doctoral degrees in health sciences, medical and drug discovery research
Science- and technology-related positions relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
Evaluation of new technologies for business development units
Scientific patent advising
Administration
Consulting
Concentrations Available
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected April, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Pharmacy
200 University Park Drive, Suite 220,
EDWARDSVILLE,
Illinois,
62025, United States
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or the biological sciences. Prior academic work should include a year each of biology or biochemistry and organic chemistry.
GPA: At least 3.00 (A=4.00) for the final 60 semester hours of baccalaureate study.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general is required. The GRE advanced subject (chemistry, biochemistry or biology) test is optional.
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.
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