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Two track options: (1) One-Year Capstone (Non-Thesis) Track, and (2) Two-Year Thesis Track
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Contact Information

Two track options: (1) One-Year Capstone (Non-Thesis) Track, and (2) Two-Year Thesis Track
9700 West Taron Drive
Elk Grove
California
95757
United States
California
Yes

Program Application Deadline

July 14, 2025
Yes
Yes
$50
Yes

Program Description

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
At California Northstate University (CNU), we offer the Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MPS). MPS program at CNU is dedicated to advance the science of pharmaceutical research by developing future scientists trained to promote health through knowledge, research, and social responsibility. MPS has two track options; One-Year Capstone Paper Track (Non-Thesis Track) and Two-Year Thesis Track. We invite you to learn more about MPS at CNU and discover an education built for you.

WHY MPS?
GET INTO A PRESTIGIOUS MASTER PROGRAM WITH AN INTENSIVE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATE WITH: Improved academic profile, significantly higher admission into healthcare professional schools (MD, PharmD, DO, DDS), an a marketable Master’s Degree in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.

MPS HAS TWO TRACK OPTIONS:
(1) One-Year Capstone Paper (Non-thesis) Track: Get into a ONE YEAR master program with an intensive curriculum and graduate with improved academic profile, significantly higher admission into healthcare professional schools, and a marketable Master’s Degree in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.

(2) Two-Year Thesis Track: The MPS two-year thesis track is designed to enhance the students’ research skills through hands-on laboratory training in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
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Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall, Spring
Yes

Degree Requirements

31
Research, Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Required
- MPS capstone-track students will complete the program in one year of three semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer). MPS capstone-track students must successfully
complete a capstone paper project.
- MPS thesis-track will complete the program in two years of four semesters (2x fall and 2x spring). MPS thesis-track students much complete a research-thesis project.
- Students of both tracks will go through an intensive curriculum consisting of 12 courses with a total of 31 credits.
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Degree Information

On Campus
  • One-Year Capstone Paper Track (Non-Thesis).
  • Two-Year Thesis Track
Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Clinical Research, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Epidemiology, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Regulatory Science, Translational Science
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Program Statistics

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23
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
22
1
3.3
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Last academic year-graduates job placement:
19
4
2
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GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
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Letters of Recommendation

Yes
2
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Other Admission Requirements

2.5
2.8
Bachelor Degree is required for admission
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Financial Support

0
None
N/A
Student loan is available
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
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