Overview

The Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences program of the Western University of Health Sciences will provide you with a strong research focus and the training and skills you need for a career in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or public/private research institutions.

Quick Facts:

Some of our alumni have joined internationally recognized biomedical research institutes such as the City of Hope where they are contributing to revolutionary translational research programs. Others have gone on to enter PhD and medical professional programs throughout the United States.
Our graduates are sought after by the pharmaceutical industry in both small and large biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
Recent advances in pharmaceutical science make pharmaceutical research a rewarding career for people interested in improving lives through the discovery, development, and manufacture of new pharmaceutical products

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Ethics

Scientific Writing

Pharmaceutics & Nanotechnology

Biotechnology

Biostatistics

Neuropharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Completed applications which arrive before or after the deadline may be considered on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pomona, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy Biotechnology View 426 other Masters in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or related scientific area

Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

General Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – If Required

Proof of legal US residency – If Required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16722 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16722 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16722 USD / year

≈ 16722 USD / year

Living costs

Pomona

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pomona

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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