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Submission Number: 19
Submission ID: 19
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Created: Thu, 03/05/2020 - 02:00
Completed: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 19:39
Changed: Tue, 08/01/2023 - 12:58

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Contact Information

NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Health Professions Division
3300 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
33328
United States
Florida
  • Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
    Title: Graduate Admissions Counselor
    Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
    Email: sruddock@nova.edu
  • Name: F. Jouseph Sliba
    Title: Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
    Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 9542621193
    Email: pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

July 18, 2024
Yes
Yes
$50
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!
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Program Description

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a two-year graduate program in one of three unique areas of emphasis: (1) Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics centering on drug discovery principles, (2) Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) focusing on drug delivery to the desired target, or (3) Social and Administrative Pharmacy concerned with the interface between pharmacy and society (concerned with pharmacy outcomes).

The degree prepares graduates for positions in academia, industry, research organizations, health care systems, and government and nongovernmental agencies. The degree also provides additional preparation for students interested in pursuing a Pharm.D. or Ph.D. degree.

The program is based at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
Yes

Degree Requirements

37
Research
Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
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Degree Information

On Campus
  • Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics
  • Drug Development (Pharmaceutics)
  • Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Administrative Science, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Human Population, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science
The MMP concentration has emphasis in cellular and molecular pharmacology focusing on drug effects and treatments for various diseases. The Drug Development (pharmaceutics/pharmaceutical technology) concentration studies formulations on drug delivery using different technologies
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Program Statistics

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6
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
1
5
3.3
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Last academic year-graduates job placement:
0
1
0
0
0
Out of the graduating M.S.P.S. students, 75% opted to pursue further studies by enrolling in the Ph.D. program.
2
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GRE and Other Tests

No
All standardized exams (e.g. PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT etc.) for entrance into the NSU B&J Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. If submitted,
standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date.
TOEFL or IELTS
• TOEFL: score of 80 on the Internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based
• IELTS: score of 6.0 on the test module
• Duolingo: score of 105 on the Internet-based test
• Required for complete also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a Baccalaureate, professional or master’s degree from an English-speaking country, or two college-level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
3
Three letters of recommendations, on official letterhead with a signature, from professors or supervisors in the applicant’s major field of study.
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
3.0
1. Complete PharmGRAD application
NSU College of Pharmacy only uses the PharmGRAD centralized online application.

2. Request your transcripts
Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the U.S. should request an official foreign evaluation report from World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators. Please request a course by course evaluation with an overall GPA calculation send foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) directly to PharmGRAD.

3. Optional, PCAT or other standardized exams scores

4. If applicable, English Proficiency test scores

5. Applicants who have taken TOEFL or EILTS exam should send them directly to PharmGRAD. Duolingo scores should be emailed to pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu.

6. Preprofessional letters of recommendation
Applicants should send letters of recommendation directly to PharmGRAD. All letters should be on proper letterhead and signed with a pen.

Yes

Financial Support

0
Other
N/A
Work Study
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
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