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Submission Number: 176
Submission ID: 176
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Created: Sat, 03/21/2020 - 15:44
Completed: Thu, 07/23/2026 - 13:50
Changed: Thu, 07/23/2026 - 14:02

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

Nova Southeastern University
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
33328
United States
Florida
  • Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
    Title: Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
    Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
    Email: sruddock@nova.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

July 10, 2027
Yes
Yes
$50
International applicants are encouraged to submit their PharmGrad application by March 31 to allow sufficient time for application review, the admissions interview, and student visa processing prior to the start of the program.

Learn more about the program at: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/admissions/graduate.html
Yes

Program Description

EARN YOUR PH.D. IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND BECOME A LEADER IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND HEALTHCARE INNOVATION

Advance your career with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. This research-intensive program prepares you for high-demand careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, government, and academic sectors.

Customize your education by choosing one of three specialized concentrations:

• Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics – Discover how drugs interact with the human body and use genetics to develop personalized treatments.
• Pharmaceutics – Design and improve drug delivery systems that make medications safer, more effective, and easier for patients to use.
• Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research – Evaluate the clinical, economic, and real-world impact of medications to enhance healthcare decision-making and patient outcomes.

Whether your goal is to develop new therapies, improve patient care, or lead groundbreaking research, NSU's Ph.D. program provides the knowledge, research experience, and professional network to help you launch a meaningful and impactful career.

Graduates are well-positioned for employment in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations (CROs), government agencies, healthcare systems, and universities, where they help shape the future of medicine and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Learn more about the program at: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/degrees/doctoral/pharmaceutical-sciences.html
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
  • No
Yes

Degree Requirements

97
Research
Required
Required
Varies
Required
Yes

Degree Information

On Campus
  • Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
Administrative Science, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Education, Experimental Therapeutics, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Human Population, Industrial Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science
* Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, centering on mechanism of action of drugs.

* Pharmaceutics, focusing on effective drug delivery to the desired target.

* Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, concerned with evaluating the value and real-world impact of drug therapy.
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Program Statistics

Yes
1
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
1
0
3.96
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
3
0
0
5
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
GRE-standardized exams for entrance into the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. If submitted, GRE standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date.
TOEFL or IELTS
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): (org)
Internet-based test (iTB) 0 – 120 scale: minimum score 80
Internet-based test (iTB) 1 – 6 scale: minimum score 4
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (org)
• Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (com)

Scores must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview.

For full requirements: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/admissions/graduate.html
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
3
Letters of recommendation are not required. Instead, request a professional recommendation through the standardized rating form in your PharmGRAD application. At least one recommendation must be submitted directly through PharmGRAD before your application can be reviewed. We recommend choosing someone who knows you well, such as a professor, a healthcare professional supervisor, or a pre-professional committee.
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
3.4
Yes

Financial Support

80
Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship, Other
6,000
All institutional scholarships are competitive. They are limited and are also on a first-come, first-served basis. There are other types of financial support, such as Student Employment and Research Assistantships.
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes