Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a program for individuals interested in entering a fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or current industry professionals interested in career advancement. The program offers four tracks -- industrial pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, bioprocessing/biotechnology, and pharmacology. The Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers graduates an applied and practical understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Students work closely with faculty and leading scientists on research projects an problem-solving as well as advanced theoretical considerations.
Admission Requirements:
BS Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
GRE > 1000 (verbal and quantitative) and 4.0 analytical writing,
TOEFL > 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
General Prerequisites (see individual tracks for additional prerequisites): Physics I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry, Analytical Geometry & Calculus I & II, Experimental Design and Biostatistics
Note: Students must complete all prerequisites. Requests for deferment, use of similar courses, or use of work experience must be obtained from the department chairman.
Application Process:
Students should submit:
a completed application form and fee,
official transcripts of all college/university work completed,
three letters of recommendation, and
GRE and TOEFL (if applicable) scores.
Policies:
Students who meet the GPA & GRE requirement, but who lack other prerequisites may receive 'conditional acceptance,' conditional on completing the prerequisites. Students may enroll in MSPS courses before they have completed all program prerequisites, but they must complete all prerequisites before they can receive full acceptance into the program. We recommend submitting applications for fall semester by April 1.
Students who do not meet the GPA and/or the GRE requirement may be eligible for 'provisional acceptance.' Provisionally-accepted students in their first
semester must: achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate-numbered courses,
achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 in all MSPS program pre-requisite courses, earn
at least a C in every MSPS or pre-requisite course, and earn at least a B in
any designated track-specific courses, to be allowed to continue in the
program. Students accepted provisionally will remain on provisional status
until completing at least 9 credit hours of graduate level courses and
completing their bachelors degree.
Those who have earned a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D. (Terminal doctoral degrees listed by NIH) or a prior Master of Science degree in another chemical or biomedical discipline at an accredited institution in the United States are not required to submit a GRE or other test score.
Late applications: Late applicants can receive approval to register for courses for the current semester if they: a. submit a completed application form and application fee b. submit official transcripts of all college/university work completed c. appear to meet the criteria for conditional acceptance Before taking any courses in subsequent semesters, these students are expected to complete their application and to receive conditional or provisional acceptance.
Students not seeking a masters degree
Students not seeking a degree can receive approval to register for courses if they have: a. Bachelor of Science Degree b. Completed an MSPS application (including supplemental materials such as official transcripts and GRE scores) c. Permission of the Instructor d. Permission of the MSPS Admissions Committee Note 1: A maximum of 4 credit hours of graduate level courses numbered 500 or higher may be taken before acceptance. Note 2: In cases where demand for a class exceeds the enrollment capacity, degree seeking students will have priority over students not seeking a degree. Non-degree seeking students can only register during the first week of classes and may not pre-register for courses.
Students taking a leave of absence of greater than one semester must notify their advisor and Department Chairman in writing.
International Students
International Students requiring student visas are not eligible for a provisional or conditional acceptance as described above.
International Students begin the program only in the Fall semester each year. Students must complete their application for admission by the April 1st deadline to be considered for the Fall Semester.
Campbell University | School of Pharmacy
PO Box 1090, Buies Creek, NC 27506
(800) 334-4111 | (910) 893-1200
