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    Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS

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    Madison, USMSHybrid1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $45,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 30-credit, 1-year, hybrid MS program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $45,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Professional master's degrees offered under named options in Applied Drug Development and Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation, providing knowledge and skills applicable to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

    Focus: coursework
    School of Pharmacy #9 (U.S. News & World Report 2024)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Aug 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 (Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 for tests taken before January 21, 2026; 5.0 for tests taken on and after January 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 (Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $15,570.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $45,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered hybrid.
    How long does Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work)
    Is Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.