College of Pharmacy - Graduate Brochure

24 | Pharmacy CONCURRENT DEGREES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS (M.S.) Experts in medical informatics are critical for planning and establishing electronic patient records, communication of health care information, and analysis of results for improving patient outcomes and economic viability of health care providers. Graduates master three major areas of medical informatics: computer science, clinical informatics’ applications and evaluation, plus business and management of health information technologies. Eligible students can apply to earn a concurrent degree after successfully completing first-year pharmacy coursework. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.) In collaboration with the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, eligible students can earn an M.B.A. concurrently. The M.B.A. will provide a competitive edge in business, management, and administrative positions and improve skills in problem-solving, leadership, and communication. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (M.P.H.) Gain a deep understanding of all aspects of public health—including biological, social, environmental, demographic, and political—all with an emphasis on multicultural and underserved populations. Graduates attain skills to influence social and health policies at the federal, state, and local levels. TUITION Tuition for all programs will be posted online at pharmacy.nova.edu . All tuition and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice. Only Florida residents in the entry-level Pharm.D. program may qualify for in-state tuition. Information on applying for Florida residency status is available online at nova.edu/cwis/hpdasa/florida-in-state-tuition.html . Residency status will be determined at matriculation and will remain the same throughout enrollment at NSU. Puerto Rico residents are charged out-of-state tuition, then receive a program discount from the college to the in-state tuition rate. No tuition amounts will be adjusted as a result of a change in residency. FEES AND DEPOSIT—ALL PROGRAMS Acceptance and Preregistration Deposit—$1,000. Due within three weeks of an applicant’s acceptance, it is required to reserve the accepted applicant’s place in the entering first-year class. This deposit will be deducted from the tuition payment due on registration day, but is nonrefundable in the event of a withdrawal. TUITION AND EXPENSES