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Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Duquesne University - Overview

A Diverse Student Body

The variety of graduate program choices is designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, allied health sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, and business.

GSPS students also represent a diversity of cultural backgrounds, with about 30 percent of students coming from the U.S. and 70 percent from other countries. There are typically 60 students enrolled in GSPS degree programs.

Professional Outcomes in Business, Industry, and Academia

Graduates of the GSPS have found employment in research and administration in organizations such as Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Pfizer, and the Center for Disease Control. Some have attained senior industrial positions such as president and chief executive officer, vice president of operations, and director of product development.

Well-Funded Research into Pharmaceutical Technology and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease

Internationally recognized faculty members have attracted considerable funding, ranking the GSPS third among private pharmacy schools for National Institutes of Health research grants.

GSPS faculty conduct research in critical areas such as development of novel anticancer agents, diagnosis and treatment of neurological deficiencies associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, prevention and treatment of drug abuse, and evaluation of natural remedies for improving menopausal symptoms and treating cancer.

The faculty and students of the Duquesne University Center for Pharmaceutical Technology (DCPT), an academic research center of the GSPS, focus on improving the safety, quality, and efficiency of pharmaceutical manufacturing, addressing major issues such as regulatory concerns, science-based method validation and business advantages of modern technology. The faculty of the DCPT are leading experts in quality by design (QbD), process analytical technology (PAT), risk assessment, process monitoring/control, sensors, spectroscopy and imaging.

Key Educational Initiatives Promoting Ethics and Professionalism

The GSPS applies a well-rounded approach to educating future pharmaceutical scientists and educators, and promotes a learning culture of engagement, ethical behavior, and problem solving. Key educational initiatives include: promoting cultural competence and respect for diversity, establishing interdisciplinary research projects, and supporting continuous professional development.

Specialized Research Facilities

Specialized facilities available to GSPS students include a variety of modern pharmaceutical research laboratories (including a well equipped manufacturing laboratory/pilot plant); animal facilities for physiological, pharmacological, and toxicological evaluations of drugs and chemicals. Students also have access to other ancillary resources at other nearby medical and research institutions within Pittsburgh.

Campus Environment and Location

Duquesne University, founded in 1878, is a private Catholic university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of about 10,000 students. The beautiful 50-acre campus is located in an uptown neighborhood and features greenery and trees within an urban setting.

The GSPS and Mylan School of Pharmacy are located in the Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences on the Duquesne campus, with new administrative, student services, and faculty offices located in the adjacent Bayer Learning Center.

The city of Pittsburgh, with over two dozen colleges and universities, is home to more than 60,000 students. The culturally diverse city enjoys a number of ethnic neighborhoods, as well as a relatively low cost of living.