Mark Pieloch‘s master’s degree in Industrial Pharmacy has been a valuable tool in his ongoing rise to the top of the pharmaceutical field. These specialty degree programs require students to acquire a thorough knowledge of drug product development techniques from the initial stages of formulation through testing and release to the consumer marketplace. Master’s degree requirements typically include coursework in food and drug law studies; drug discovery and registration; chemical manufacturing and quality controls; processes and workflows; and documentation of all relevant activities during the development stages and throughout the life cycle of a pharmaceutical product line.