Contact Information
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Address 1: 18301 North Miami Avenue
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City: Miami
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 33169
Country: United States

Program Location:: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- 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 

Institutional Website::
- https://www.larkin.edu/academics/college-of-pharmacy/graduate-programs/
- https://www.larkin.edu/admissions/college-of-pharmacy-admission-requirements/graduate-programs/

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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 15, 2027
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: Yes

Application Fee:: $50
Application Deadline Description::
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
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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
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Is your institution public or private?: Private
Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall
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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 30
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::
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
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Delivery Method: Hybrid
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Medicinal Chemistry 
- Pharmaceutics 
- Pharmacology & Toxicology  
- Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes

Area(s) of Study:: 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
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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
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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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GRE and Other Tests
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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
Other tests or credentials::
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
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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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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
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 2.5
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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
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0
Type of financial support available:: Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A 
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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
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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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