Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) Degrees

The Doctor of Pharmacy / MSPS joint program is especially suited to BS degree holders in either pharmaceutical sciences or natural sciences such as chemistry, biology or physics. Entry into the MSPS program a year earlier or along with entry into the PharmD program is allowed. Completion of both degrees is possible in a total of four years, but some students may take five years. Graduates from a joint program will have the background to enter research positions in the pharmaceutical sciences industries or to proceed to more advanced educational programs.
The joint program allows certain courses to be applied to both the degree requirements in Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and in the Doctor of Pharmacy Programs. The first Pharmacology module (PHSC 512) and the Biopharmaceutics courses (PHSC 474) from the PharmD program are core requirements of the MSPS program. Electives hours can be utilized for both programs, and four of the six required hours in the Master's research project can be applied as one of the nine required one-month long senior clinical rotations in the PharmD program. Individuals completing both programs separately would not have this advantage. Background, General Prerequisites and Core Courses are shown below. Following these are the four majors in the MSPS programs, with foot-notes to special credit situations utilized in the joint program. Finally, electives are shown at the end of the list. To look at how the joint program might be structured semester by semester request a specific track listing of the area you are interested in from Program Administrator, Jena Kelly or Program Director, Robert Greenwood.
Background: BS Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, GRE > 1000 (verbal and quantitative), 4.0 analytical/writing & TOEFL > 550 paper-based /213 computer-based/79 internet-based.
General Prerequisites (see individual tracks for additional prerequisites) Physics I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry (with laboratory), Analytical Geometry & Calculus I & II, Biostatistics, Instrumental Analysis
Note: Requests for deferment, use of similar courses, or use of work experience must be obtained from the department chairman. Currently, tuition is $496 per credit hour. Federally supported financial aid requires a minimum of half-time enrollment (3.5 credit hours).
MSPS Core Curriculum: (must be completed by all students) (Course listing followed by credit hours)
Product & Process Validation PHSC 508 2
1Biopharmaceutics PHSC 574 3
1Principles of Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry PHSC 512 3
M.S. Seminar I & II PHSC 534/536 2
Total 10