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Submission Number: 176
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Institution Name Nova Southeastern University
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name Nova Southeastern U-176
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Address 1 Nova Southeastern University
Address 2 Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Address 3 3200 South University Drive
City Fort Lauderdale
State Florida
Zip/Postal Code 33328
Country United States
Program Location: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
    Title: Graduate Admissions Counselor
    Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 9542621139
    Email: sruddock@nova.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? July 17, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? Yes
Application Fee: $50
Application Deadline Description: Seize the opportunity and take the lead in your academic journey. By submitting your application early, you enhance your chances of securing a spot at our college of pharmacy. Additionally, this will provide you with ample time to explore scholarships, housing options, and other valuable resources that can shape your college experience. Don't wait, act now and set yourself up for success!
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Shape the future of medicine with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy.

This Ph.D. program offers you the opportunity to tailor your academic career with three specialized areas of expertise to choose from:
• Drug Development (Pharmaceutics), focusing on effective drug delivery to the desired target;
• Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, centering on mechanism of action of drugs; or
• Social and Administrative Pharmacy, concerned with the dynamics and complex nature of drug use and distribution systems.

Our curriculum ensures a dynamic and complex exploration of pharmacy services, drug knowledge expansion, and technology-driven dosage form development. Become adept in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and administration under our expert team’s guidance.
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
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 103
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics
  • Drug Development (Pharmaceutics)
  • Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Area(s) of Study: 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
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: The MMP concentration places emphasis in cellular and molecular pharmacology, focusing on drug effects and treatments for various diseases. The Drug Development (pharmaceutics/pharmaceutical technology) concentration studies formulations for drug delivery using different technologies.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 7
United States 5
International 2
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.44
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia 5
Industry 1
Government
Other
Unknown
Enter any additional information regarding job placements:
Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 5
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: 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.
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. Scores for the following standardized tests* currently satisfy NSU’s Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the internet-based test (iTB) (toefl.org)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org)
• Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com)
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: Three letters of recommendations, on official letterhead with a signature, from professors or supervisors in the applicant’s major field of study.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.4
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 80
Type of financial support available: Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship, Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: 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.
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 2665
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 176