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Submission Number: 480
Submission ID: 473
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Created: Tue, 09/08/2026 - 11:15
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Language: English

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Contact Information

18301 North Miami Avenue
Miami
Florida
33169
United States
Florida
  • Name: Taraman Kadayat, PhD
    Title: Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    Phone (Work): 305.760.7431
    Email: copgrad@larkin.edu
  • Name: Jeanette Daniels, MS
    Title: Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions
Yes

Program Application Deadline

July 15, 2027
Yes
Yes
$50
Graduate applications for the Fall 2027 term will be accepted through July 15, 2027, and reviewed on a rolling basis. Application deadline-related queries can be directed to copgrad@larkin.edu
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Program Description

Larkin University College of Pharmacy (LUCOP) Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) Program is designed for students seeking careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, governmental agencies (FDA, NIH), drug discovery and development, biomedical and clinical research, regulatory sciences, healthcare organizations, and health outcomes research. The program also provides a strong foundation for students pursuing PhD, PharmD, MD, DO, or other advanced professional degrees.

About the Program
Larkin University College of Pharmacy's MSPS is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical research, healthcare, and health outcomes. The program combines rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, faculty mentorship, research experience, and professional development.

Areas of Specialization
Students may specialize in one of four areas:
1. Medicinal Chemistry
2. Pharmaceutics,
3. Pharmacology & Toxicology
4. Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes
Training consists of a sequence of required core courses, elective courses, research rotations, internships, seminars and journal clubs, and a capstone project or thesis.

Program Pathway
Students may pursue either a thesis or non-thesis (capstone) pathway. The thesis pathway requires a minimum of 36 graduate credits and includes faculty-mentored original research, a written thesis, and a thesis defense. The non-thesis pathway requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits and culminates in an applied capstone project.
Training encompasses drug discovery and development, computational and experimental approaches, drug formulation and delivery, pharmacology and toxicology, health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence.

Program Delivery
Based on the concentration and program pathway (thesis/non-thesis), the mode of delivery can be on-campus and online (synchronous and/or asynchronous).
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Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
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Degree Requirements

30
Research
Required
Not Required
Not Required
Varies
The program has Thesis and Non-thesis pathways. The thesis pathway requires a minimum of 36 graduate credits and includes faculty-mentored original research, a written thesis, and a successful thesis defense. The non-thesis pathway requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits and culminates in an applied capstone project with a final written report, presentation, or portfolio.
Both pathways include shared core coursework, track-oriented coursework, and research rotations.
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Degree Information

Hybrid
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes
Administrative Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biometrics/Biostatistics, Cancer, Chemical Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Nanotechnology, Natural Product, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Regulatory Science, Social Science, Toxicology, Translational Science
Based on the concentration and program pathway (thesis/non-thesis), the mode of delivery can be on-campus and online (synchronous and/or asynchronous).

For details on the four concentrations of MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes), applicants are encouraged to visit: https://www.larkin.edu/academics/college-of-pharmacy/gradstudies.
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Program Statistics

No
No
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GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
English proficiency test score (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, or Duolingo 105) unless eligible for an institutional exemption. Exemptions may apply to applicants who completed one full-time academic year in an English-instruction degree program or hold an associate degree or higher from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Other accepted tests may be considered. For acceptable scores of other English language tests, contact the university directly. TOEFL Code for LU: D530.
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Letters of Recommendation

Yes
2
Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters should preferably be provided by faculty members, academic mentors, research supervisors, or professional supervisors who can comment on the applicant's academic preparation, research potential, professional experience, and potential for success in the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. The recommendation letters can be emailed by the references directly to copgrad@larkin.edu.
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Other Admission Requirements

2.5
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. Candidates from institutions that do not follow a GPA scale grading system may contact LUCOP at copgrad@larkin.edu for more guidance.

For the Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology & Toxicology tracks, eligible academic backgrounds include Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another related discipline.

For the Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes track, eligible backgrounds include Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Business, Health Administration, Finance, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another related discipline.
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Financial Support

0
Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship
N/A
Graduate teaching and research assistantship opportunities may be available to eligible students, subject to availability, funding, qualifications, and program needs. Assistantships may provide opportunities for students to gain teaching and research experience while pursuing their graduate degree. Availability and specific terms of financial support are not guaranteed and may vary by academic year.
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
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