Stevens Institute of Technology

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, pharmacy, or related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant coursework in programming, statistics, or machine learning is preferred, along with professional experience in pharmaceuticals or data science.

About This Program

This specialized program focuses on leveraging machine learning and AI to accelerate drug discovery and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as Data Analyst in Healthcare AI

• 1. AI Drug Discovery Specialist
• 2. Pharmaceutical Data Scientist
• 3. Machine Learning Consultant (Pharma)
• 4. Computational Pharmacologist

What You'll Learn

• Apply machine learning algorithms to predict drug-target interactions and efficacy.
• Analyze pharmaceutical datasets for lead compound optimization and toxicity prediction.
• Develop AI models for accelerating clinical trial design and patient stratification.
• Integrate deep learning with cheminformatics for novel drug formulation.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum covers data science fundamentals, machine learning algorithms, and their specific applications within the pharmaceutical industry.

Top Employers

Top employers include pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and biotech firms such as Amgen and Gilead.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, pharmacy, or related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant coursework in programming, statistics, or machine learning is preferred, along with professional experience in pharmaceuticals or data science.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)