Master in Pharmacology (Master's)

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Students in this programme complete coursework in laboratory operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. They engage in projects focused on improving clinical laboratory efficiency and safety. The curriculum integrates real-world laboratory management challenges through case studies and simulations. Graduates are prepared to lead teams in hospital and reference laboratory settings.

Focus areas include Laboratory Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Laboratory Leadership, Healthcare Management.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a capstone project. Students complete a practicum in a clinical laboratory environment to apply management principles.

Graduates work as laboratory managers, quality control supervisors, or clinical laboratory directors in hospitals, reference labs, and public health organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, biological science, or a related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with two years of experience in an accredited laboratory. International applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation and TOEFL scores.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with typical duration of 1.5 to 2 years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Rush University places education in a state-of-the-art medical center in Chicago, where students learn through small classes, hands-on instruction, and clinical settings focused on high-quality patient care. Faculty members are accomplished practitioners and researchers, giving students contact with people who work across clinical and research settings. The learning community promotes safety, support, self-expression, and diversity. The setting connects study with patient care, faculty practice, and research.

Academic opportunities are organized through the College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and Rush Medical College. The College of Nursing offers degree programs and uses a holistic admissions process. The College of Health Sciences prepares students for allied health careers. Rush Medical College includes the MD program and graduate study in research and biomedical sciences. Programs in nursing and health sciences have earned top-five national positions in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, while Rush Medical College received recognition for research.

International students can explore application requirements, deadlines, and financial aid through the admissions resources for their program. Rush offers on-campus and online information sessions for specific programs. Student support extends to basic needs, including food, housing, and financial security, through services and resources available to all students. Community engagement is part of student life: the annual MLK Day of Service connects students with volunteer opportunities and reflections on careers in health care.