Master of Science in Pharmacology/Master of Business Administration

The MS/MBA Program has a proven track record of our graduates getting jobs predominantly in pharmaceutical companies. See the MS/MBA outcomes tab below for a list of positions and the companies where our alumni arecurrently working. A few graduates decide to continue their education in medical or dental schools.
The Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience and the Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business offer full time 2.5-year and part-time 4-year dual degree programs. These programs lead to a Master of Science (MS) in Pharmacology degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. This program is especially designed for individuals who are planning a career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other health-related industries. The ability of our graduates to understand both the science and business aspects of developing and marketing a new product or therapy gives them a competitive advantage in obtaining a position in industry and advancing their careers. This dual degree program also allows students to earn the two degrees in a shorter period of time than completing each one separately.
A list of positions and the companies where our alumni are currently working.
Director, Regulatory Affairs Development, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Director of Global Marketing, Critical Care, CR Bard
Sales Application Specialist, QIAGEN, Regional Sales Director, iRhythm Technologies
Senior Director, Clinical Affairs, Fresenius Kabi USA, Principal Clinical Specialist, Medtronic
Life Sciences Management Consultant, Accenture, Business Systems Analyst, Baxter International Pharmaceuticals
Associate Analyst, R&D Planning, Estee Lauder, Senior Consultant, Guidehouse
Consultant, Deloitte, Senior Business Analyst, Marketing and Research, Walgreens
Project Manager, Technical Transfer, Nexus Pharmaceutical Inc.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on the sciences. (Foreign applicants should have the equivalent of a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree as verified by the Educational Credential Evaluators . Some business coursework is desirable, but not required. Applicants should have strong letters of recommendation and grades. Accepted students typically have a GPA > 3.0. GRE test score is encouraged but not necessary. Foreign students should also have a TOEFL iBT score > 100 (or written score > 600). The admissions committee focuses on the overall strength of the application, and not just on one criterion. Selected applicants who live in the United States may be invited to interview at the Medical Center Campus, and to tour the facilities and meet with students. Applicants can also arrange to tour the Quinlan School of Business and sit in on a class. Overseas applicants will be interviewed by telephone or Skype.