MS in Applied Drug Development

In the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, industry leaders are seeking employees with an advanced degree and real-world experience. The applied drug development master’s program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison was designed in collaboration with industry partners who are looking to fill the skill gap between entry-level and research scientists. Our master’s curriculum prepares you to meet their needs while giving you the background and in-demand skills needed to begin your career with an advantage.

The brand-new, career-focused master’s in pharmaceutical sciences provides you with the knowledge and abilities you need to compete for highly desirable jobs in your field. Blending science with professional skills, this degree within the top-ranked School of Pharmacy prepares you for a wide variety of careers in the pharmaceutical field.

We are a thriving, top-ranked college in Madison, Wisconsin—one of the most fantastic cities in the country. We think boldly and act confidently, not only as engineers, but as engaged citizens. As an engineering community, we value unique perspectives, we foster respect and inclusivity, and we work together to bring new ideas to life. Building on a heritage of impact, we develop the leaders, knowledge and technologies that improve lives now and create a better future. Underlying all of our efforts is the strength of one of the top research universities in the world.

Our engineering disciplines reflect not only our history, but also a tremendous opportunity: Where others see obstacles, we see the potential for innovation and an ability to make a difference with solutions that matter.

Our faculty have strong support structures for collaborating across disciplinary boundaries—and as a result, they accomplish great things. Our college plays a major role in UW-Madison’s consistently high national ranking for research expenditures, as well as the number of patents filed through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), one of the oldest university technology-transfer offices in the nation. We are key drivers of economic and social progress: Through Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and other endeavors such as spin-off companies and work directly with industry partners, the fruits of our research extend into businesses and industries worldwide.