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Submission Number: 388
Submission ID: 388
Submission UUID: d9b4a0b3-090f-454c-aa80-17dd0e3a8d1e
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=LFslWKlBiLNDESk_NQ0BwP5JWW1yLRxmFfaEwr2NSqk
Created: Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:49
Completed: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 08:34
Changed: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 10:34
Remote IP address: 138.88.107.82
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta
Georgia
30341
United States
Georgia
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Name: Samiya Ahmed
Title: Academic Support Services Coordinator
Phone (Work): 678-547-6730
Email: ahmed_s@mercer.edu -
Name: Jordana Berry, MBA
Title: Director of Admissions
Phone (Work): 678-547-6182
Email: berry_js@mercer.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
July 18, 2024
Yes
Yes
$50
Rolling admissions: The deadline is December 1 for the spring term and July 18 for the fall term. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed for the next available semester.
Yes
Program Description
Mercer University's Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program is a 30 credit degree program that offers a thesis or non-thesis track and prepares students with concrete skills and competencies to make them competitive for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, governmental agencies or academia.
Students in the non-thesis track have the option of completing their degree on campus or by synchronous remote learning. The non-thesis option is not available to students who are on a F-1 visa status in the US, such students must opt for the thesis track.
Students in the non-thesis track have the option of completing their degree on campus or by synchronous remote learning. The non-thesis option is not available to students who are on a F-1 visa status in the US, such students must opt for the thesis track.
Yes
Institution Information
Private
Yes
Fall, Spring, Summer
Yes
Degree Requirements
30
Not Required
Required
Not Required
Varies
Students can choose a thesis or non-thesis track for the degree. Degree completion in 5 semesters.
Yes
Degree Information
Students choose to pursue a thesis or non-thesis track for the degree. Students in the thesis track will complete the program on campus. Students in the non-thesis track can complete the program on campus or remotely (synchronous online learning).
Behavioral Science, Bioengineering, Cellular Biology, Drug Delivery, Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Psychiatric/Psychological Sciences, Transdermal Drug Delivery
Yes
Program Statistics
Yes
8
3.19
Yes
2
Yes
GRE and Other Tests
No
TOEFL or IELTS
For applicants from a country where the medium of instruction in the college/university is not English, a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet based test (iBT) or IELTS score of 7.5 is required.
Yes
Letters of Recommendation
Yes
3
Three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted by people who are able to evaluate your accomplishments and academic ability (e.g., professors).
Yes
Other Admission Requirements
3.0
3.0
All applicants must submit all required application materials and meet the following requirements:
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or an equivalent degree in a related area, or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Applicants whose coursework was completed outside the U.S. need to submit a course-by-course educational evaluation report as part of their application (www.wes.org).
- Minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- For applicants from a country where the medium of instruction is other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test (iBT) or IELTS score of 7.5 is required.
- All applicants to the program must contact a faculty advisor in their area of interest and the faculty advisor must agree in writing to mentor the student. Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty research areas and contact information is available on our website: https://pharmacy.mercer.edu/faculty/.
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or an equivalent degree in a related area, or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Applicants whose coursework was completed outside the U.S. need to submit a course-by-course educational evaluation report as part of their application (www.wes.org).
- Minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- For applicants from a country where the medium of instruction is other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test (iBT) or IELTS score of 7.5 is required.
- All applicants to the program must contact a faculty advisor in their area of interest and the faculty advisor must agree in writing to mentor the student. Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty research areas and contact information is available on our website: https://pharmacy.mercer.edu/faculty/.
Yes
Financial Support
0
Other
N/A
Students should refer to information on our Student Financial Planning website for details regarding the financial aid process: https://financialaid.mercer.edu/.
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes