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Two track options: (1) One-Year Capstone (Non-Thesis) Track, and (2) Two-Year Thesis Track
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Institution Name California Northstate University
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name California Northstate U-153
Banner Image: MPS_logo.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here: Two track options: (1) One-Year Capstone (Non-Thesis) Track, and (2) Two-Year Thesis Track
Address 1 9700 West Taron Drive
Address 2
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City Elk Grove
State California
Zip/Postal Code 95757
Country United States
Program Location: California
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? July 14, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? Yes
Application Fee: $50
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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.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall, Spring
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 31
Required Rotations: Research, Not Required
Seminars: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: - 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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Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • One-Year Capstone Paper Track (Non-Thesis).
  • Two-Year Thesis Track
Area(s) of Study: 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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Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 23
United States 22
International 1
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.3
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia 19
Industry 4
Government
Other
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 2
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 2
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Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5
Recommended overall GPA considered: 2.8
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Bachelor Degree is required for admission
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Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: None
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: Student loan is available
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 2596
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 153