Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science

An applicant must have completed an appropriate baccalaureate degree program. This degree must be in the natural or physical sciences and may include degrees in the pharmaceutical sciences, toxicology, biology or chemistry. Other degree areas are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee.

The basic minimum requirements for an applicant with an undergraduate degree include the following:

• An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better in the sciences
• Suitable Graduate Record Examination (General Exam) scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

The admissions committee may require that certain deficiencies be remedied during the first year through additional coursework beyond the minimum of the degree.

Thesis option (Plan A)

The program of study consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours (24 credits of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 6 credits of research PHS 900), exclusive of prerequisites and dissertation research.

The coursework for each student consists of a core curriculum and a specialization curriculum which is determined in consultation with the faculty mentor. In some cases, students may be required to complete more than the minimum number of credits in their area of specialization or a minor field of study to make up for any deficiencies in background experience and education. The final list of coursework, research, and other requirements grows from the advisement process between the student and mentor/advisor and, if necessary, with the PHS Dept. Chair.

The basic research component is completed under the guidance of a faculty mentor who also serves as the student’s academic advisor.  Students do not need to secure mentorship prior to enrollment in the program.

Non-thesis option (Plan B)

The program of study consists of a minimum of 33 credits of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree, exclusive of prerequisites and dissertation research.  Completion of the degree requires successful completion of a terminal written comprehensive exam.  Students may sit for the comprehensive exam in their final semester of coursework if they have nine or less credits remaining and have completed the core curriculum of their concentration.

The course work for each student consists of a core curriculum and a specialization curriculum which is determined in consultation with the faculty advisor that is suitable to their concentration. In some cases, students may be required to complete more than the minimum number of credits in their area of specialization or a minor field of study in order to make up for any deficiencies in background experience and education. The final list of coursework, research and other requirements grows from the advisement process between the student and advisor and, if necessary, with the PHS Dept. Chair.

Credit Load

• Core 12 credits
• Elective 12 credits
• Research (PHS 900) 6 credits
• Total 30 credits

Core Courses

PHS 900 must be taken twice.

Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.

Credit Load

• Core 12 credits
• Elective 21 credits
• Academic Portfolio 0 credits
• Total 33 credits

Core Courses

Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.

Credit Load

• Core 15 credits
• Elective 9 credits
• Research PHS 900 6 credits
• Total 30 credits

Core Courses

PHS 900 must be taken twice.

Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.

Credit Load

• Core 15 credits
• Elective 18 credits
• Total 33 credits

Core Courses

Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.

Credit Load

• Core 12 credits
• Elective 12 credits
• Research (PHS 900) 6 credits 
• Total 30 credits

Core Courses

PHS 900 must be taken twice.

Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.

Credit Load

• Core 12 credits
• Electives 21 credits
• Total 33 credits

Core Courses

Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.

Credit Load

• Core 12 credits
• Elective (ANY 4 PHARMACOLOGY COURSES) 12 credits
• Elective (ANY 3 PHS COURSES IN CONSULTATION WITH ADVISOR) 9 credits
• Total 33 credits

Core Courses

Pharmacology Electives

PHS Electives

Notes for Elective Courses

Registration for courses should be performed after consultation with your academic advisor/research mentor.  Students may choose any of the courses listed above when offered after consultation with their academic advisor/research mentor.

Any course offered by the PHS department in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the graduate level will satisfy the elective requirements.  However, courses not listed above can only be taken as electives after approval from their academic advisor/research mentor and the Chair of the PHS department.

Courses offered by different departments within the College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences or by other departments or other academic units of the University can only be used to satisfy the program elective requirements after approval from the academic advisor/research mentor and PHS Dept. Chair.  Students should also keep in mind that permission from the other departments or academic units is also typically required for registration.