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Pharmaceutical science is a problem-solving discipline concerned with the discovery, design, and use of drugs. Pharmaceutical scientists find new targets for drug development, research how drugs work at a molecular level and the harmful effects of drugs, and determine how drugs’ properties, dosages, and delivery systems affect their performance.
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Graduate education in pharmacology embodies the principles and mechanisms of drug action on biological systems. Through course work, seminars, and conferences, students gain exposure to both classical and recent approached that have led to the development of current theories of drug action. Pharmacology should not be confused with pharmacy, which is a professional degree allowing a licensed individual to dispense drugs. |
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Just as cars are useless without roads, drugs are useless without an effective delivery system. The Bouvé College of Health Sciences’ pharmaceutics faculty and students are developing the pathways that bring drugs and DNA therapies directly to the target cells.
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Increasingly, scientific work is becoming interdisciplinary. In response to this trend, this interdisciplinary program has been set up which allows the student to focus on more than one area in biomedical science. The program is appropriate for both those entering as well as those currently employed in the field, including research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, science teachers and science administrators. For those currently employed, the program can enhance their performance in a present position or open up new employment opportunities. Graduates of the program will be well prepared to enter related PhD programs at the University.
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Toxicology is the study of injurious effects of chemicals on living organisms. Toxicologists are responsible for determining hazards from exposure to chemicals, setting limits of safety, identification and measurement of toxic chemicals by analysis, recommendations on safe use of chemicals and recommendations of clinical hazards and treatment of drug overdoses and chemical exposure. Graduates with a Master's degree in Toxicology are employed in federal and state government, biotechnology, pharmaceutical/chemical industry, and environmental consulting firms.
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Pharmaceutical science is a problem-solving discipline concerned with the discovery, design, evaluation and use of drugs. Pharmaceutical scientists find new targets for drug development, research how drugs work at a molecular level and the harmful effects of drugs, and determine how drugs’ properties, dosages, and delivery systems affect their performance.
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The interdisciplinary specialization is intended to meet the needs of students interested in combining courses and skills from two areas of specialization. At least one of the specialization areas must come from within the college. The second area may come from a department in another college at Northeastern University, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering. Dissertation coadvisers are arranged for students who elect this option.
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Students earning a PhD degree in pharmaceutics will be thoroughly versed in the fundamentals of physical pharmacy and pharmaceutics in addition to being trained in several more specialized areas such as: biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics drug metabolism pharmacokinetic/toxicodynamic/pharmacodynamic correlation novel drug delivery systems
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The PhD pharmacology specialization allows a student to specialize in the study of the actions of drugs. In addition to developing a sound knowledge base through course work and seminars, the program is designed to strengthen the student's ability to comprehend and to evaluate critically the current literature, allowing the conduct of significant independent research. Recent graduates with a PhD in pharmacology have found employment in academic or industrial research positions.
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This specialization offered by the Center for Drug Discovery (CDD) trains students in the design and synthesis of novel biologically active compounds and in the study of their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical and pharmacological approaches.
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The Professional Master of Science in Biotechnology Program addresses the needs of students seeking industry employment through rigorous interdisciplinary training in biotechnology. Students can enter the program on a full or part-time basis. In their second year, students select a track in molecular, pharmaceutical, or engineering biotechnology. The program features a six-month internship for hands-on experience in a corporate, academic, or governmental laboratory. |
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The Bouvé Institute for Healthcare Leadership and Professional Development is committed to providing opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and ehancement to pharmacists. Our collaborative approach brings together pharmacists, healthcare providers, researchers, developers, and industry to share the latest techiques on the improviement of drug therapies - and most importantly- the improvement of patient care outcomes. Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.
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