The USF College of Pharmacy, Graduate Programs offers 5 unique degree programs suited for a variety of students interested in pursuing a professional degree program, an advanced degree, research, or interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry. The Master’s in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology is designed to train students in the skills needed to understand the technological advances in science at the nanoscale and how nanomaterials and processes can be applied to drug delivery, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, tissue regeneration, personalized medicine and more.

• All degree programs are 32 credit hours.
• Courses offered online or on-campus
• Fall and Spring Admissions 
• Flexible Curriculum
• 1-2 Years completion rate 

Academic Tracks

MSPN – General
Provides a foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and nanotechnology for students planning to enter a professional program. Students will complete courses within pharmaceutical sciences, such as biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and anatomy, in addition to the core requirements covering the concept of nanomedicine and nanopharmacy. 

MSPN – Research
Provides the opportunity to do original research. This track is intended for students wishing to enter academia or pursue an advance degree such as a PhD program. Students will gain hands on experience in a lab setting by working closely with a USF faculty mentor. 

MSPN – Entrepreneurship
Provides the opportunity to complete an internship in the field of nanotechnology. This track is intended for students who would like to work in a pharmaceutical company, such as CoreRx or Transgenex. Students within this track will be placed at a company to gain hands on experience and acquire specific technique in using the equipment, terminology, and resources.  

Concentrations

MSPN – Drug Discovery, Development, Delivery & Manufacturing (D4M)
Provides the opportunity to conduct original research in the D4M areas. This track is ideal for students wishing to work in academia, the drug development industry, research, or pursue an advanced degree such as a PhD program. Students will gain hands on experience in a lab setting by working closely with a USF faculty mentor.

MSPN – Biomedical Engineering
Provides a foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and nanotechnology from an engineering perspective. This track is intended for students planning to enter a professional program, work in academia, or pursue a career in the industry such as working with medical devices.

Shared Courses: The following courses are approved to be shared with both majors: 

For all other curriculum requirements, including Thesis/non-Thesis, Internship, Comprehensive Examination, etc., refer to the Catalog listing for that major.