Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
🇺🇸 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs) · Fall (Aug/Sep)
MS in Pharmacy in the USA
Master's programs related to pharmacy cover pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and drug development. Here is how studying it in the USA works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 2 universities compared
- From ₹70 lakh – ₹83 lakh
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
- Check STEM status
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MS in Pharmacy in the USA: what does it cost and is it worth it?
An MS in Pharmacy in the USA usually takes 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs). On our list, 2 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹70 lakh – ₹83 lakh (University of Toledo) to ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore (St. John's University). After graduating: STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT.
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MS in Pharmacy in the USA at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ $25,000 – $65,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ $12,000 – $22,000 per year depending on city
- Typical budget
- ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT
Overview
Why study Pharmacy in the USA?
Master's programs related to pharmacy cover pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and drug development.
Practising pharmacy in the US needs FPGEE/FPGEC and a licence; MS programs in pharmaceutical sciences are often STEM-designated.
USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations, STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree and research assistantships and teaching assistantships at many universities.
Universities
Universities for Pharmacy in the USA
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Pharmacy specialisations
Regulatory Affairs
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Clinical Research
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Pharmacovigilance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Industrial Pharmacy
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Pharm or Pharm.D
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Pharmaceutics
- Prerequisite: Pharmacology
- Prerequisite: Medicinal chemistry
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Pharmacy in the USA
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations. Typical roles afterwards include Regulatory Affairs Associate, Clinical Research Associate and Formulation Scientist.
On our list: University of Toledo and St. John's University.
From ₹70 lakh – ₹83 lakh at University of Toledo up to ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Pharm or Pharm.D and b.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences (some programs), with pharmaceutics, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, plus IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university).
STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
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