Contact Information
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Address 1: 4701 North Charles Street
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City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Zip/Postal Code: 21210
Country: United States

Program Location:: Maryland
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Norah Moturi
  Phone (Work): 4105325597
  Email: nmoturi@ndm.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.ndm.edu/academics/sop-hp
- https://www.ndm.edu/academics/school-pharmacy/pharmacy-programs/MSPS-program-description

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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?: July 16, 2026
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: Yes

Application Fee:: $50
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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) School of Pharmacy was the first and continues to be the only pharmacy school at a private institution in Maryland. It will be the second school in the state to offer a Master’s program in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology.

The pharmaceutical industry in Maryland, including the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, seeks well-trained professionals for roles in research and process development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and quality control. The state's proximity to major biotech hubs and federal agencies contributes to sustained demand for skilled graduates in pharmaceutical sciences to drive innovation, address evolving healthcare challenges and meet staffing needs.

The key objectives of the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program include:

Addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry in the state
Fostering regional expertise and encouraging collaboration between academia and local pharmaceutical companies
Contributing to the state's economic development by attracting and retaining talent in this crucial sector
Promoting advancements in healthcare and research

The Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences at NDMU aligns closely with the institution's mission: NDMU educates leaders to transform the world. Embracing the vision of the founders, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the University promotes the advancement of women and provides a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition.

NDMU’s commitment to educating leaders who strive for academic and professional excellence and who are deeply rooted in service, social justice, and ethical decision-making resonates with the core objectives of a graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences.

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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private
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: : 39
Required Rotations:: Research
Seminars:: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required
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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacology
- Medicinal Chemistry

Area(s) of Study:: Biotechnology, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Industrial Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Natural Product, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Regulatory Science, Toxicology, Translational Science
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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: No
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: No
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS
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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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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 2.5
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Admissions College/Degree Requirements:  Completion of a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology or related biological sciences preferred. Other degrees must complete the following perquisites.

Prerequisites:

Biochemistry
Calculus
General Chemistry I & II
Organic Chemistry I & II
Physics I & II
Statistics
Anatomy and Physiology, I and II

Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Bachelor's degree

International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent.  GRE not required.

Letters of Recommendations: 2

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Financial Support
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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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Maryland Resident eligible for grants.

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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?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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