Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry

The Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry program the Duquesne University 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)
• Résumé
• 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.