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Submission ID: 361
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Created: Wed, 06/10/2020 - 09:52
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Institution Name Northeastern University
Program Name Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name Northeastern U-361
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Address 1 Bouvé College of Health Sciences Graduate Admissions
Address 2 120 Behrakis Health Science Center
Address 3 360 Huntington Avenue
City Boston
State Massachusetts
Zip/Postal Code 02115
Country United States
Program Location: Massachusetts
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? June 01, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? Yes
Application Fee: $50.00
Application Deadline Description: Final Deadline is June 1, 2025
Rolling Admission: Applicants are evaluated, and decisions are made on a rolling basis – this usually means that completed applications are reviewed monthly beginning in October 2024
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The medicinal chemistry and drug discovery MS program integrates aspects of contemporary medicinal chemistry and pharmacology, emphasizing topics most relevant to therapeutics design, discovery, and action. The core curriculum focuses on a combination of synthetic organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and pharmacology courses. Specialized, in-depth electives are offered in these areas. The program is designed to develop students’ knowledge of medicinal chemistry through design, synthesis, and pharmacological profiling of novel pharmacotherapeutics as applied to helping solve unmet medical needs. For this purpose, many program graduates have established research careers in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Undergraduate prerequisites are general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry or cell/molecular biology.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 33
Required Rotations: Not Required
Seminars: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Not Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: Please see the course catalog for current curriculum: https://catalog.northeastern.edu/graduate/health-sciences/pharmacy/medicinal-chemistry-drug-discovery-ms/index.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 13
United States 6
International 7
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students:
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry
Government
Other
Unknown
Enter any additional information regarding job placements: MS graduates succeed, with 96% employed or in a post-graduate program within 9 months.
Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 2
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: The GRE is optional for the MS application.
If the GRE is taken and applied to the application, we required the GRE test must be taken within the last five years. Specialty subject GRE’s are not required. (Suggested score: 305 — A minimum score of 150 Verbal Reasoning and 150 Quantitative Reasoning is preferred).
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: For those whose native language is not English, the TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required. A minimum score of 100 in the iBT TOEFL is preferred, or a minimum score of 7.5 in the IELTS Academic is preferred. This program will not accept Duolingo.
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? 2
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: A minimum (undergraduate) grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better

Prerequisites
A baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field.
At least two semesters of undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following: mathematics (including calculus), biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States must submit a credential evaluation. We require the iCAP WES package that evaluates your transcripts course by course. Transcript evaluations will allow our reviewers to better understand the educational system in which you studied. We will not review international applicants without the transcript evaluation.
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
Enter any additional information regarding financial support:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 1982
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 361