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Institution Name Nova Southeastern University
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name Nova Southeastern U-19
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Address 1 NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Address 2 Health Professions Division
Address 3 3300 S. 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): 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
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 18, 2024
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 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.
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: 37
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Not 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, 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
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: 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
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: 6
United States 1
International 5
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.3
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia 0
Industry 1
Government 0
Other 0
Unknown 0
Enter any additional information regarding job placements: Out of the graduating M.S.P.S. students, 75% opted to pursue further studies by enrolling in the Ph.D. program.
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
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: 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.
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: • 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
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: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: 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.

I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: Work Study
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 1871
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 19