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Mar 28, 2024
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2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Pharmacy
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The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers courses and research opportunities in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences to fulfill the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Department also offers a curriculum and research opportunity for combination of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/PhD degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The core courses, along with the concentration in a major area of research, provide a valuable broad background of preparation for an academic or industrial career. The major objective of the program is to provide the student an opportunity to gain high quality graduate and research experience. A Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences with specialization in Pharmaceutical Sciences is also available.
The Doctor of Pharmacy is a six-year program and is the professional degree in Pharmacy. Students interested in this program should consult the General Catalog (undergraduate catalog) for information.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science: Option A
Doctor of Philosophy: 60-Credit Plan
90-Credit Plan Master of Science in Biological Sciences with Specialization in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Three credits from the following elective courses
or other elective courses as determined by the student’s advisory committee. Three credits from other graduate courses approved by the student’s advisory committee
Six credits must be taken from the following list of courses:
Doctor of Philosophy Requirements
Credit Summary for Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Required courses, excluding dissertation |
20 credits |
Electives |
20 credits |
Dissertation |
50 credits |
Total Credits |
90 credits |
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The first credit will be taken at the early stage of the program and the second will be taken at the later stage of the program. Electives can be selected from, but not limited to, the following courses:
Footnote
* Major related and minor or supporting courses will be determined by the student’s advisory committee. Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: General GRE required
TOEFL: Minimum score of 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based, 88-89 Internet-based |
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