Concentration Director: Jeffrey Victor Leyton
Pharmaceutical sciences encompass an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the discovery, development, and translation of medications that improve the quality of life. The pharmaceutical sciences concentration integrates chemistry, biology, pharmacology, including recent technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, nanomedicines, and targeted drug delivery. Our researchers investigate diverse pharmaceuticals, such as small molecule drug design, biologics, nanoparticles, drug formulation strategies, and work in cooperation with the school of pharmacy.
Competitive applicants should have a background in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or computational sciences. The concentration aims to provide students with an environment that enables proficient understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, from conceptual design, through research and development, and finally to clinical translation. Students completing the Pharmaceutical Sciences concentrations will not only attain an MSc or PhD degree in a focused pharmaceutical research domain, but be well-versed to apply the skills gained in diverse sectors impacted by pharmaceutical sciences.