Our MS program is for students who have previously earned a BS degree and wish to acquire high-impact positions in research, industry, education and health care settings. The program takes approximately two to three years to complete.

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Institution Name University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name U at Buffalo The State U of New York-209
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Address 1 University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Address 2 Pharmacy Building
Address 3 270 Pharmacy Building
City Buffalo
State New York
Zip/Postal Code 14214
Country United States
Program Location: New York
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? February 15, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $50
Application Deadline Description: Please DO NOT mail any official documents unless specifically requested to do so.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Our comprehensive MS program in pharmaceutical sciences has internationally renowned faculty in the fields of drug development and delivery whose research and cutting edge knowledge has resulted in many novel drug delivery approaches and treatments. Their expertise provides students with a better understanding of how the chemical and physical properties of drugs and their dosage forms affect drug performance in a variety of disease systems.
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Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 30
Required Rotations: Not Required
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Varies
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: MS students may either complete a comprehensive exam or a thesis.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • Pharmaceutical analysis
  • Basic pharmaceutical sciences research
  • Drug formulation/delivery/development
  • Drug metabolism/transport
  • Drug analysis
  • Experimental pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  • Clinical research
  • Pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics
Area(s) of Study: Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/academics/pharm-sci/graduate-programs/curriculum.html
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 79
United States
International
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Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
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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
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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: Duolingo
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? 2
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: Two letters of recommendation from faculty knowledgeable of the student's ability and capability. Evaluators should comment on laboratory research, communication skills, creativity, and intangibles in the student's academic performance. An email request will be sent directly to your recommenders when you submit your application for formal review.
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Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions/pharmaceutical-sciences/graduate-programs/ms-in-pharmaceutical-sciences.html
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Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: None
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number
SIDS 209