We are excited to announce that the Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dean, Dr. John M. Pezzuto has been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world for his research in the Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry field!
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Submission Number: 390
Submission ID: 390
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Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
| Active | Yes |
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| Institution Name | Western New England University |
| Program Name | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Degree Type | M.S. |
| Short Name | Western New England U |
| Banner Image: | CSP-PharmCAS banner.jpg |
| If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here: | We are excited to announce that the Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dean, Dr. John M. Pezzuto has been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world for his research in the Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry field! |
| Address 1 | 1215 Wilbraham Road |
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| City | Springfield |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Zip/Postal Code | 01119 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | Massachusetts |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? | June 30, 2027 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | Yes |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | Yes |
| Application Fee: | $50 |
| Application Deadline Description: | We will continue to accept applications until our program is full. Applicants may also use our free application to apply to our program from our website: https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/msps/admissions-requirements.cfm |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | A Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree is being offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This degree program can be completed in five full-time semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, and spring). Students can customize the concentration of their focus through available elective courses and by the selection of a thesis advisor in a specific field of study. Faculty from the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, as well as other faculty from throughout the University, are engaged in the provision of instruction and thesis advice. Thesis advisors are available in the following disciplines: medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, cosmeceuticals, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, neuroscience, oncology, immunology, biochemistry, and biomedical engineering. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution public or private? | Private |
| Are you currently accepting applications for this program? | Yes |
| Program Start Term: | Fall, Spring |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Credits Required for Degree: | 38 |
| Required Rotations: | Research |
| Seminars: | Required |
| College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: | Not Required |
| Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: | Not Required |
| Thesis/Dissertation: | Required |
| Additional Information about Degree Requirements: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: |
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| Area(s) of Study: | Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biometrics/Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Developmental Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Experimental Therapeutics, Health Outcomes, Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Policy, Physical Science, Physiological Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery |
| Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: | The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers students six focus areas in which to develop their Master’s thesis and research. The curriculum for each focus area provides a solid foundation in the principles of the subject matter, as well as research experience in the applicable setting. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Have you previously enrolled students in this program? | Yes |
| Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program: | 27 |
| United States | 2 |
| International | 25 |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: | |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
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| Enter any additional information regarding job placements: | |
| Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is the GRE required? | No |
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| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | |
| Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? | TOEFL or IELTS |
| Other tests or credentials: | International students may provide the following English language test scores to meet our requirement: TOEFL - 80 IBT IELTS - 6.5 PTE Academic - 56 STEP Eiken - 1 iTEP - 4.5 Duolingo - 105 DET |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Are letters of recommendations required by your program? | No |
| Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: | Though not required, It is preferred that two letters of recommendation are submitted with at least one from a professor. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Minimum overall GPA considered: | |
| Recommended overall GPA considered: | 2.70 |
| Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: | Application Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree: A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country. • Preferred minimum GPA: Undergraduate GPA of 2.70 is preferred. Candidates with a lower GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • Transcripts: Transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to PharmGrad. International students must submit English-translated transcripts and degree certificates. An official course by course degree evaluation may be required prior to matriculation. • Recommendations: It is preferred that two evaluator names must be submitted within your PharmGrad application; with at least one recommendation from a professor. • Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and complete a writing sample. • A current resume or CV must be uploaded to the Documents section within PharmGrad. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 0 |
| Type of financial support available: | Department or University Scholarship |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | n/a |
| Enter any additional information regarding financial support: | Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are automatically awarded the COPHS Master's Impact Scholarship of $2,500 per year. All students may work with our financial aid department to determine if they are eligible for federal financial aid. Students who choose to reside in on-campus housing will receive a $3,000 housing scholarship. |
| 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 |
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| SIDS | 390 |