The graduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to graduate training, culminating in the M.S. degree.  Access website here.

The program of study leads to either a joint (dual track) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)/M.S. or to an M.S. degree only. The program of study is tailored to the individual needs of each student and is based on the background and career objectives of each student. Students will complete a series of required and elective courses and will perform original research. Furthermore, students will be required to submit a thesis based on the outcome of their research.  The program provides the opportunity for students to specialize in the following areas: pharmacology, toxicology, immunopharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, medicinal chemistry, and cell biology.   

Types of Degrees: MS or PharmD/MS

Duration: Two years for MS

Number of Credits Required: 33-35 credit hours

Cost: Tuition remission, health insurance and fees paid for by the program

Stipend: No

Program Start: August

Enrollment: Please note admittance into this program is highly competetive, with over 100 applications being received annually, for just a few openings.

Application Deadline: March 30

Admissions Requirements:
Applicants to the M.S. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences must have a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.  Students who are in the Pharm.D. program must be admitted into the Graduate School in order to participate in the joint Pharm.D./M.S. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. An application should include:

• Completed application and application fee
• GRE scores
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• TOEFL scores for students from countries in which English is not the native language