College of Pharmacy - Graduate Brochure

12 | Pharmacy DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM.D.) TRANSFER STUDENTS Candidates in good academic standing from their college/university of record may apply for consideration as transfer students by 1. submitting a completed NSU supplemental application with a nonrefundable application fee of $50 (U.S.) by June 1 2. meeting all entry-level or advanced standing admissions requirements for the NSU College of Pharmacy, as applicable 3. submitting the following documentation: a. official transcripts for all college coursework* b. a written statement outlining the reasons for requesting the transfer c. three letters of recommendation (two from pharmacy faculty members and one from the dean, associate dean, or assistant dean of the transferring college of pharmacy indicating that the student is in good standing within the current or most recent academic program) 4. participating in a personal interview, if offered* 5. submitting any official standardized test scores—such as PCAT or GRE—to help further the evaluation of applications—recommended, but not required 6. providing proof of English proficiency (required of nonnative English speakers)* Due to the design of the Pharm.D. curriculum, a transfer student may be required to enter as a first-year student. *See pages 26 and 27 for details. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN PHARMACEUTICAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM GOAL The one-year M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to address the dynamic and complex nature of the health care and biomedical fields. The degree provides additional preparation prior to pursuing professional careers within the health care system, such as pharmacy, medicine, physician assistant, and nursing, among others.