This master's degree program consists of ten courses (each 3 credit hours) and a special project (6 credit hours) for a total of 36 credit hours. There are four required courses, two specified elective courses, four elective courses and a 6 credit hour project. The seven courses are presented on weekends (about one weekend per month) at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Participants attend classes 1:00-6:00 p.m. Fridays, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturdays and 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Sundays. A homework assignment and exams will be given for each major section of the course. Four additional 3 credit "elective courses" will be needed and those are at the student's discretion. However, courses self-elected must be approved by the student's M.S. degree advisory committee.

Required Courses

• PHAD 501 - Food and Drug Law I
• IPPH 52100 - Drug Development
• IPPH 52200 - Good Regulatory Practice
• PHAD 502 - Food and Drug Law II

Specified Elective Courses (select two)

• IPPH 52300 - Quality Management, Audits and Inspections
• IPPH 69000 - Molecular Basis of Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
• IPPH 690D - Document And Dialogue Of Drug Development And Registration
• IPPH 690T - Process Analytical Technology

Special Project

• IPPH 69100 - Special Project

Elective course tracks

A number of relevant elective tracks are acceptable for the four remaining courses to complete the MS degree. The program and the electives will be tailored to the needs and desires of each student and outlined on the plan of study. Electives in the following areas are of particular relevance to the program:

• Basic Biology or Chemistry
• Law
• Business or Marketing
• Manufacturing and Risk-Based GMP
• Clinical Research
• Project Management
• Discovery or Toxicology Research
• Quality Management and Compliance Practices
• Ethics
• Regulatory Affairs

Completion Requirements

• All courses must be completed within 6 calendar years
• A grade of B or better is required in all required courses