Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Address 1: Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Address 2: PO Box 6000
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City: Binghamton
State: New York
Zip/Postal Code: 13902
Country: United States

Program Location:: New York
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Christianna Friedrichsen
  Title: Associate Director of Admissions
  Email: pharmsci@binghamton.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences/academics/ms-and-phd/index.html
- https://www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences/academics/ms-and-phd/

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: March 15, 2026
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
Link to Application: https://gograd.binghamton.edu/apply/

Application Fee:: $75
Application Deadline Description::
The application deadline is rolling, with a preferred deadline of March 15.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a Master of Science (MS) program in Pharmaceutical Sciences designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled research assistants and laboratory managers in pharmaceutical and bioanalytical research. This unique, interdisciplinary program leverages strong research and resource capabilities to provide students with hands-on training using state-of-the-art instruments, technologies, and methodologies relevant to modern pharmaceutical research.

Students will develop essential strategic, intellectual, and technical skills to pursue careers in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, regulatory agencies, or continue their education in PhD or PharmD programs in New York State and beyond. The curriculum includes foundational didactic courses in the first two semesters, followed by specialized coursework in the third semester. Throughout the program, students will also receive focused training in experimental design and scientific communication.

This workforce-focused MS program is designed to be completed in three semesters. An accelerated option is available, allowing students to complete the degree in one calendar year (fall/spring/summer).

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Institution Information
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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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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 32
Required Rotations:: Research
Seminars:: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
Our program leading to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences requires a total of 32 credits.

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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
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Area(s) of Study:: Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Cellular Biology, Chemical Science, Clinical Research, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Experimental Therapeutics, Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Physiological Science, Translational Science
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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 9
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
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United States: 7
International: 2

Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students:: 3.2
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
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Academia: 1
Industry: 3
Government: 1
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Unknown: 4

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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 1
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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he GRE is not required for admission; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their scores if they have taken the test and achieved a strong result.

Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials::
International students must also submit the following materials:

Proof of English proficiency (such as official TOEFL/IELTS scores)
Minimum TOEFL score: 80 on the iBT (To be competitive, a score of 90 is recommended)
Minimum IELTS score: 6.5, with no band below 5.0
International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form
Supporting financial documentation (such as bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letters, etc.)

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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes
 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2

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Applicants are encouraged to have letters of recommendation from professors, advisors and supervisors. Recommendations from family, friends, clergy, or politicians will not be accepted.

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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0
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Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:
1. Completion of, or you are within one academic year of earning, a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university that includes 12 or more credits in higher level chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, or related areas. 
2. Eligibility to apply as part of a memorandum of understanding between your current institution and Binghamton University and have completed 12 or more credits in higher level chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, or related areas.
All applicants must also submit:
1. 500-word personal statement, specifically addressing your research interests and professional goals
2. Resume or curriculum vitae

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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 20
Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship, Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A
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The school and the university have scholarship options  for eligible students. Please check the link below for eligibility. 
https://www.binghamton.edu/grad-school/cost-funding/funding-opportunities/scholarships-and-awards.html

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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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