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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, M.S.

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Taneja College of Pharmacy (RX)

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

Concentrations:

Biomedical Engineering
Complementary and Integrative Pharmacy
Drug Discovery, Delivery, Development & Manufacturing
Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics
Translational and Clinical Research

Also offered as a Concurrent Degrees

The Master’s of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology is designed to train students in the skills they will need to understand the burgeoning technological advances in science at the nanoscale and how new nanomaterials and processes can be applied to drug delivery, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, tissue regeneration, personalized medicine and more. This major aims to bridge the gap between nanotechnology and medicine, providing students with advanced knowledge, skills and practical experience within the principles, technology and applications within this exciting and innovative area.

Major Research Areas:

Nano, Nanotechnology, Nano Pharmacy, Nano Pharmaceutics, Nano Pharmaceutical

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

Bachelor’s degree preferably in biomedical, biological, chemical sciences or engineering
Minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation (preferably from previous professors or employers within the field of science; – all must be fairly recent – within the last five years of coursework or employment).
An updated CV/Resume
Personal Statement
Interview (Optional, at program’s discretion)
Final determination for admission will be made by Graduate Director based on application file including, letters of recommendation, resume and personal statement combined.

If an applicant is an international applicant a course-by-course transcript evaluation may also be required.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours – 31 credit hours

Core Requirements - 10 credit hours
Specializations/Concentrations – 9 credit hours minimum
Electives - 2 credit hours minimum*
Capstone (3 hours) or Thesis (10 hours)

*Some concentrations will necessitate additional electives to be completed to meet the total minimum hours required.

Core Requirements (10 Credit Hours)

PHA 6146 Introduction to Nanotechnology Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6119 Micro-/Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6797 Scientific Writing and Communication Credit Hours: 1
PHA 6277 Ethics in Pharmaceutical Practice and Research Credit Hours: 1
PHA 7939 Graduate Programs Seminar Credit Hours: 1 Must be taken twice for a total of 2 credit hours

Specializations or Concentrations:

Students select from the following specialization or concentrations:

Specialization:

NanoMedicine Specialization (9 Credit Hours)

Select nine (9) Credit Hours from the following:
PHA 6147 Nanotechnology and Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6148 Nanoformulations and Nanopharmaceuticals Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6440 Basic Medical Physiology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6505 Basic Medical Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6201 Basic Medical Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6249 Symbiosis of Machine Learning and Nanotechnology Credit Hours: 3

Concentrations:

Biomedical Engineering Concentration (9 Credit Hours)

Complete two courses (6 Credit Hours):
PHA 6712 Experimental Design and Biostatical Methods Credit Hours: 3
BME 6000 Biomedical Engineering Credit Hours: 3
And select one course (3 credit hours) from the course list below:
GMS 6440 Basic Medical Physiology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6605 Basic Medical Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
BME 6410 Engineering Physiology Credit Hours: 3
BME 5313 Molecular and Cellular Engineering Credit Hours: 3
BME 6055 Modern Biomedical Technologies Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6756 Bioengineering and Nanotherapeutic Approaches Credit Hours: 3
Or other graduate course approved by the Graduate Program Director.

Complementary and Integrative Pharmacy Concentration (9 Credit Hours)

Complete the following:
PHA 6148 Nanoformulations and Nanopharmaceuticals Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6360 Foundations in Complementary and Integrative Pharmacy Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6361 Advanced Complementary and Integrative Pharmacy Credit Hours: 3

Drug Discovery, Delivery, Development & Manufacturing Concentration (12 Credit Hours)

Complete the following:
PHA 6124 Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6185 Drug Discovery and Frontier Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6505 Basic Medical Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3

Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics (9 Credit Hours)

The one-semester internship in a matched industry, institute or center must be approved by the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. The Internship will culminate in a final project, which will be presented at the end of the Capstone course.

PHA 6621 Internship in Pharmaceutical Sciences Credit Hours: 6
PHA 6225 Invention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3

Translational and Clinical Research (9 Credit Hours)

Students must select nine (9) credits from the course list below:

PHA 6523C Practical Experiences in Nanotechnology Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6336 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6449 Pharmacogenomics–Current and Future Prospects Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6712 Experimental Design and Biostatical Methods Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6916 Directed Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
GMS 6183 Clinical Research Methods Credit Hours: 3

Approved Electives

PHA 6248 AI in Drug Discovery, Delivery and Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6118 Nanomaterials, BioMEMS, and Nanodevices in Medicine Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6124 Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6147 Nanotechnology and Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6148 Nanoformulations and Nanopharmaceuticals Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6185 Drug Discovery and Frontier Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6174 Research Methods in industrial Pharmacy (Advanced) Credit Hours: 6
PHA 6222 Pharmacy Practice Management Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6225 Invention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6245 Pharmaceutical Informatics Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6412 Analytical Methods in Pharmaceutical Industry Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6449 Pharmacogenomics–Current and Future Prospects Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6523C Practical Experiences in Nanotechnology Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6618 Principles of Geriatric Medicine Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6622 Advanced Geriatric Pharmacy Care Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6756 Bioengineering and Nanotherapeutic Approaches Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6755 Medical Microbiology and Immunology Credit Hours: 2
PHA 6249 Symbiosis of Machine Learning and Nanotechnology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6010 Personalized Medicine Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6183 Clinical Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6201 Basic Medical Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6440 Basic Medical Physiology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6505 Basic Medical Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6605 Basic Medical Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6336 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6319 Modern Human Diseases Credit Hours: 3
PHA 6907 Directed Independent Study Credit Hours: 1-3
PHA 6916 Directed Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
PHA 7930 Special Topics in Pharmacy Credit Hours: 1-6
Other graduate courses may be approved by the Program Director to serve as electives.

Capstone or Thesis

Students in the Drug Discovery, Delivery, Development & Manufacturing Concentration and the Translational and Clinical Research Concentration complete a thesis. All other concentrations and the specialization complete the Capstone Course.

Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

As part of the Capstone course, students will also submit and present an e-portfolio outlining their understanding of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology as a whole with artifacts from previous courses that demonstrate their learning throughout the program. Students must successfully complete PHA 6952, including submission and presentation of an e-Portfolio.

PHA 6952 Capstone in Pharmacy Credit Hours: 3

Thesis (10 Credit Hours Minimum)

Students will conduct original research in a lab approved by the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and submit a final Committee-Approved Thesis, including oral defense, following ETD guidelines from the Office of Graduate Studies (http://www.grad.usf.edu/ETD-res-main.php).

PHA 6971 Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 1 (10 credits for this program) (to be taken over the final four semesters unless otherwise approved by the Program Director)

Comprehensive Exam

For non-thesis students, successful completion and presentation of the e-Portfolio in the Capstone course will be used in lieu of a comprehensive exam. For thesis students, the final Committee-Approved thesis, including defense, will be used in lieu of a comprehensive exam.

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