Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical sciences cover the discovery, development, formulation, and safe use of medicines, and the Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Sharjah provides advanced training across the scientific disciplines that underpin modern pharmacy and drug development. Coursework in programs of this kind typically includes pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and quality assurance in drug manufacturing, alongside instruction on regulatory requirements governing the approval and distribution of medications. Students often study how drugs are designed, tested, and formulated into usable dosage forms, as well as how their safety and effectiveness are evaluated through clinical and laboratory research. Given the breadth of the field, some students focus on drug discovery and formulation, while others concentrate on clinical and hospital pharmacy practice or pharmaceutical quality and regulatory affairs. Laboratory work and research projects are typically central to the degree, giving students hands-on experience with analytical techniques used throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Graduates of pharmaceutical sciences programs pursue careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug research and development, regulatory agencies, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and quality control laboratories. The field also supports roles in pharmaceutical marketing, medical affairs, and academic research for those continuing to further study. In the United Arab Emirates, pharmaceutical sciences graduates find opportunities connected to the country's expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing base as well as its hospital and healthcare network. This program is delivered in English at University of Sharjah, located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.