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Submission Number: 226
Submission ID: 226
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Created: Thu, 03/26/2020 - 20:18
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Institution Name University of Pittsburgh
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type N.T.M.S.
Short Name U of Pittsburgh-226
Banner Image: PittPharmacy_gradbanner.jpg
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Address 1 3501 Terrace Street
Address 2 5016 Salk Hall
Address 3
City Pittsburgh
State Pennsylvania
Zip/Postal Code 15261
Country United States
Program Location: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? January 03, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? Yes
Application Fee: $50
Application Deadline Description: Please submit your documentation in December to assure to have everything complete by the January deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Graduates with MS degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences are sought after by the pharmaceutical industry, governmental agencies (FDA and NIH), and academic institutions.

About the Program

The PittPharmacy MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a one-year program, preparing students for careers focused on drug discovery, novel dosage formulations, drug development, and drug therapy optimization. Graduates from the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program have the power skills and competencies for career success.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 30
Required Rotations: Not Required
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Clinical Research, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Experimental Therapeutics, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Informatics, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Medicine, Natural Product, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Toxicology
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 1
United States
International 1
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.0
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry
Government
Other
Unknown
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 1
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: We no longer require the GRE.
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: We accepte the Duolingo Test in place of the TOEFL or IELTS.
The minimum score for Duolingo is 130 and the test can be found https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: Recommendations should be written by faculty or mentors.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.5
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Statement of Purpose is required. Please include what faculty member you are interested in working with and why.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Enter any additional information regarding financial support:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 2715
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 226