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Submission Number: 134
Submission ID: 134
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Created: Wed, 03/18/2020 - 04:21
Completed: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 19:40
Changed: Tue, 08/01/2023 - 12:58

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Health Professions Division
3300 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
33328
United States
Florida
  • Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
    Title: Graduate Admissions Counselor
    Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
    Email: sruddock@nova.edu
  • Name: F. Jouseph Sliba
    Title: Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
    Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 9542621193
    Email: pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

July 18, 2024
Yes
Yes
$50
Seize the opportunity and take the lead in your academic journey. By submitting your application early, you enhance your chances of securing a spot within our college of pharmacy. Additionally, this will provide you with ample time to explore scholarships, housing options (if coming in person), and other valuable resources that can shape your college experience. Don't wait, act now and set yourself up for success!
Yes

Program Description

The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs is a one-year graduate program (offered in two modalities: in-person at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, or online) designed for people interested in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the health care and biomedical fields. The degree prepares students for managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry, health care systems, academia, managed care organizations, contract research organizations, and governmental and nongovernmental agencies. 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. Graduates will be able to critically analyze issues related to the health care environment and act as leaders in the field.

Starting in the Fall 2022 the program is available in two modalities: in-person at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, or online.
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
  • Online
Yes

Degree Requirements

38
Not Required
Varies
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
The program requires passing a capstone course during the last semester.
Yes

Degree Information

The MSPA program is available on campus in Fort Lauderdale or online from anywhere.
Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Human Population, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health
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. If accepted in our college, up to 8 semesters hours are eligible to be transferred to the Pharm.D. program.
Yes

Program Statistics

Yes
23
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
21
2
2.4
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
0
0
0
0
0
Most MSPA graduates were accepted into professional Pharm.D. degree programs.
1
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
All standardized exams (e.g. PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT etc.) for entrance into the NSU B&J Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. If submitted, all standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date.
TOEFL or IELTS
• TOEFL: score of 80 on the Internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based
• IELTS: score of 6.0 on the test module
• Duolingo: score of 105 on the Internet-based test
• Required for complete also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a Baccalaureate, professional or master’s degree from an English-speaking country, 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
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
2
Two letters of recommendations, on official letterhead with a signature, 1 from a science professor and a second from either a science or a non-science professor, or healthcare provider.
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

2.0
2.5
1. Complete PharmGRAD application
NSU College of Pharmacy only uses the PharmGRAD centralized online application.

2. Request your transcripts
Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the U.S. should request an official foreign evaluation report from World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators. Please request a course by course evaluation with an overall GPA calculation send foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) directly to PharmGRAD.

3. Optional, PCAT or other standardized exams scores

4. If applicable, English Proficiency test scores

5. Applicants who have taken TOEFL or EILTS exam should send them directly to PharmGRAD. Duolingo scores should be emailed to pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu.

6. Preprofessional letters of recommendation
Applicants should send letters of recommendation directly to PharmGRAD. All letters should be on proper letterhead and signed with a pen.
Yes

Financial Support

0
None
0
Work study opportunities are available.
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes