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Institution Address:
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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: Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
  Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 
  Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
  Email: sruddock@nova.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/index.html
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/degrees/doctoral/pharmaceutical-sciences.html

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: July 10, 2027
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: Yes

Application Fee:: $50
Application Deadline Description::
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

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Program Description
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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


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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private
Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses::
- No

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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 97
Required Rotations:: Research
Seminars:: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Varies
Thesis/Dissertation:: Required
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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research

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
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* 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
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 1
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
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United States: 1
International: 0

Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students:: 3.96
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 5
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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::
•	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


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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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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: :
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.

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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.4
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Financial Support
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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?: 6,000
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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. 

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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
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