204 Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy—Ph.D. Program • 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 • N ova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) Barry and Judy Silverman 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 successful completion of all prerequisite coursework prior to the first day of the semester. Proof of successful completion is required. Transcripts Upon acceptance, final and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and/or final and official documents, must be received within 90 calendar days from the start of the semester. If not received by that time, the student will not be allowed to continue class attendance. Financial aid will not be distributed until all required documents are received and the student is fully admitted. Admissions Requirements Candidates with degrees in fields related to the sciences will be considered for the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. The Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 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. Students in the Ph.D. program are eligible to apply for a concurrent degree in the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. 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 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 above) • 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) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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