Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy—M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program 197 The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a two-year graduate program with one of three unique areas of emphasis: 1) Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics—centering on drug discovery principles, 2) Drug Development (Pharmaceutics)— focusing on drug delivery to the desired target, or 3) Social and Administrative Pharmacy—concerned with the interface between pharmacy and society (pharmacy outcomes). The degree will prepare students for positions in academia or technological or managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations, managed care organizations, healthcare systems, and government agencies. Upon successful completion of the degree, students are prepared for further study in a doctoral program, medicine, or a health-related discipline. Admissions Requirements Candidates who have an earned degree in a field related to the sciences will be considered for the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. The college takes a holistic approach in the evaluation of applications, looking beyond grades and test scores, but also focusing on work history, extracurricular activities, and life experiences. Those students applying to the Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) or the Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics sequences are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific area. Students applying to the Social and Administrative Pharmacy sequence are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, economics, statistics, public health, health services research, or other related fields. 1. Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. 2. Applicants must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 3. Three letters of recommendation on official letterhead, with a signature, from professors or supervisors in the applicant’s field of study, must be submitted. Application Procedures The Office of Admissions processes applications on a rolling basis; therefore, it is in the best interest of the applicant to apply early. The PharmGrad application process may take up to six weeks to complete. 1. Apply to PharmGrad electronically through Pharmgrad.org. • application deadline: July 18 Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2. Send supporting documents to PharmGrad. • official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (submitted directly to PharmGrad by the college or university and/or foreign credential evaluation service) • three letters of recommendation (see #3 under Admissions Requirements) • proof of English proficiency (required for non-native English speakers) The following standardized tests currently satisfy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements for non-native English speakers: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test (toefl.org) • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org) • Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com) Scores must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview. Candidates may also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a baccalaureate, master’s, or professional degree in the United States or two college- level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. All application materials and foreign evaluations must be mailed to • Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) College of Pharmacy Admissions 3300 S. University Drive, PO Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 Interview Process A personal interview is part of the admissions process; however, being interviewed is not a guarantee of admission. Upon receipt of a completed application, a review will be made to determine if the applicant will be granted an interview. Not all applicants will be granted an interview. The Office of Admissions will notify selected applicants of interview day and time. Interviews are conducted using an online platform. Notice of Acceptance Notice of acceptance or other action by the Graduate Education Committee will be on a “rolling” or periodic schedule. Early completion of the application process is in the best interest of the applicant. Admission to the program is contingent upon
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