MSc

Master of Science Analytics: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Learn more about studying Master of Science Analytics: Pharmaceutical Sciences as an international student.

Image reflecting the subject area of Life & Natural Sciences, relating to the program.
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology university logo

Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,190USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Nov

Program overview

What Harrisburg University of Science & Technology says about their program:

Data analysts are forging new relationships in virtually every discipline: business, healthcare, geology, mathematics and statistics, biology, chemistry, computer science, information systems and technology, engineering, psychology, behavioral science, operations research, and more, in addition to potential interactions between these disciplines, using role-based interaction with information and analytics to enable highly- collaborative, data-driven organizations. The graduate of this program enters the workforce prepared for the complex, information-intensive world.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences concentration equips students with the analytical and computational skills necessary to address complex challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. This concentration integrates core principles of data science with pharmaceutical applications, enabling students to analyze pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, and genomics. Students gain expertise in leveraging big data, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis to optimize drug development and patient outcomes. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in pharmaceutical research, regulatory affairs, and healthcare analytics, where data-driven decision-making is critical to innovation and efficiency.

Illustration featuring a variety of academic and scientific symbols, including a graduation cap on top of a profile of Einstein's head, a book, a ruler, a lightbulb, a microscope, a DNA helix, and molecular structure, against a backdrop of a university building with trees and clouds.

Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Final official undergraduate transcript(s)

M.S. IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Requirements -Bachelor’s degree in a biological, biomedical, or life science -Minimum GPA: 3.2 -Undergraduate academic requirements by content area: Successful completion of Organic Chemistry or equivalent: 8 credit hours Successful completion of General Chemistry or equivalent: 4 credit hours Successful completion of General Biology or equivalent: 4 credit hours Successful completion of General Physics or equivalent: 4 credit hours Successful completion of Precalculus or higher math or equivalent: 3 credit hours

English Proficiency

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6

  • TOEFL

    80

  • Duolingo

    105

Not required if you have successfully completed one full semester of graduate studies from a regionally accredited US institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcript
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Goal statement
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • International documents
  • Passport copy
  • 2 recommendation letters
Illustration of academic elements representing admission requirements, including a graduation cap, clock, documents, resumes, ID card, a calendar, and a clipboard.

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Postgraduate tuition

    US$16,440 per year

Illustration of education and financial elements including a graduation cap, trophy, diploma, books, a piggy bank, stacks of cash notes, and coins, representing fees and funding.

What is the cost of living near Harrisburg University of Science & Technology?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements