Learn more about the graduate certificate in Drug Discovery.
About the Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Drug Discovery in the School of Pharmacy at Temple University provides current pharmaceutical professionals and pharmacy students the opportunity to enhance their credentials and skills in drug discovery. Industry employers actively seek candidates who have an understanding of the processes involved in drug discovery.
Drug discovery involves the research process that identifies new therapies and delivers them to clinical trials. The process comprises multiple stages including target identification, hit identification, lead optimization and preclinical testing. Multiple scientific disciplines such as molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, molecular modeling and bioinformatics are employed to advance novel therapies capable of improving patient outcomes.
Time Limit for Certificate Completion: 3 years
Campus Location: Online, asynchronous and synchronous
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The certificate may be completed on a part-time basis.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall admissions, with a deadline of July 30. Interested students should contact the School of Pharmacy for permission to enroll in coursework.
APPLY HERE to the graduate certificate program.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: Applicants must meet the following requirements: BS degree in a related field (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, math, chemical engineering or biochemistry) from an accredited institution
Certificate Requirements
Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 12
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS 8013 | Pharmacokinetic Principles in Drug Discovery and Development: Small and Large Molecules 1 | 3 |
| PS 8021 | Pharmacology in Drug Discovery 1 | 3 |
| PS 8022 | Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry and Screening Science 2 | 3 |
| PS 8023 | Late-Stage Drug Discovery and Lead Molecule Progression 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Offered in fall semester.
- 2
Offered in spring semester.
Contacts
Certificate Program Web Address:
https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/drug-discovery-certificate-graduate-ph-drdi-grad
Department Information:
Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Graduate Studies
3307 N. Broad Street, Suite 528
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-707-4972
Submission Address for Application Materials:
Department Contacts:
Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Non-Thesis MS & Certificates:
Daniel Canney, PhD
215-707-4948