2008-2009 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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.


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


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.

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

General Requirements (Master’s and PhD)


Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements.

Course Offerings


 

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