Advance your career on your own time and in your own location. The Michigan State University online Masters of Science in Integrative Pharmacology targets the laboratory professional. The program is designed for those who have a desire to excel in their field but who do not currently wish to pursue a doctoral degree. This Master's program was designed in association with biomedical industry leaders for individuals who seek career advancement and leadership roles in academic, government, or industrial laboratories. Unique features of the Master's degree program include required professional development courses in areas such as project management, leadership, drug development, and patent law for researchers.
Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of whole-animal and organ systems-level pharmacology and managerial skills for the pharmaceutical industry. Core scientific courses include principles of pharmacology, experimental design and analysis, and an applied pharmacology laboratory experience delivered in an online format. A capstone applied project develops experiment planning and analysis skills, as well as improving scientific writing capabilities.
Graduates from our pharmacology degree program have consistently received promotions from positions as Technicians or Assistant Scientists to more senior managerial positions as Research Coordinators, Study Managers, and Associate or Senior Scientists in pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, or clinical laboratories.
Graduates of Integrative Pharmacology can expect job titles and median salaries similar to the following:
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