Education
No matter where you are in life — in high school, in college or in the current workforce — ECU and the Eastern Region Pharma Center have the facilities, programs and pathways to lead you to an exciting career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Why ECU?
Simply put, East Carolina University provides the opportunity for you to be a success, not only as a student but also in your career after graduation. We provide an affordable, hands-on educational experience through a committed faculty that cares for students, whether those students are online or on campus.
Undergraduate Degrees
ECU offers more than 175 degree programs, a number of which can lead to a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Explore your options in biology, chemistry, engineering, business, technology systems or computer science, or check out ECU’s Degree Explorer to find the right program for you.
Graduate Degrees
ECU has advanced degrees that can lead to career advancement in the pharmaceutical industry. More than 1,100 full-time graduate faculty engage our students in research, with more than $215 million in external research funding coming into ECU during the last five years. Graduate degree options that relate to the pharmaceutical industry can include biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology and biotechnology and business, or you can explore your graduate options here.
Other Pathways
The Eastern Region Pharma Center has engaged six community colleges, all of which offer options toward a career in the pharmaceutical industry. They include Pitt Community College, Johnston Community College, Wilson Community College, Nash Community College, Craven Community College and Edgecombe Community College. Unsure of where to start? The NC Biotech Hub matches education tracks with career pathways so you can chart your course.
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