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Submission Number: 478
Submission ID: 471
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Created: Wed, 08/26/2026 - 10:35
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Institution Name Temple University
Program Name Drug Discovery (Thesis or Non-thesis)
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name Temple U - Drug Discovery MS
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Address 1 Temple University, School of Pharmacy,
Address 2 Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Address 3 Suite 528
City Philadelphia
State Pennsylvania
Zip/Postal Code 19140
Country United States
Program Location: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? May 15, 2027
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $60
Application Deadline Description: Thesis-based MS application deadline is December 15th for Fall 2027 start.
Nonthesis-based MS application deadline is June 15th for Fall 2027 start.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Drug discovery is the multidisciplinary process by which new drugs are discovered. Students in the master's in Drug Discovery program explore how the application of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, screening science, computational modeling, and a wide range of cutting-edge technologies are used to identify viable clinical candidates. The program provides instruction in the multiple stages of drug discovery, including target identification, hit identification, lead optimization and preclinical testing. Multiple scientific disciplines such as molecular biology, genetics, chemistry and bioinformatics are employed to advance novel therapies capable of improving patient outcomes.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Are you currently accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall, Spring
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 30
Required Rotations: Not Required
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: The requirements for thesis-based and nonthesis-based MS degrees differ. Please reach out to us via phone or e-mail for details.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Medicinal Chemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program: 2
United States
International 2
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: 3.6
Have you graduated your first class for this program? No
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: Three (3) letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic competence and or from professionals in a supervisory position.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.2
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: None
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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