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Institution Address:
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Address 1: Nova Southeastern University 
Address 2: Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 
Address 3: 3200 South University Drive
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 33328
Country: United States

Program Location:: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
  Title: Graduate Admissions Counselor
  Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 
  Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
  Email: sruddock@nova.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/master-pharmaceutical-sciences/index.html

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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 17, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: Yes

Application Fee:: $50
Application Deadline Description::
Seize the opportunity and take the lead in your academic journey. By submitting your application early, you enhance your chances of securing a spot at our college of pharmacy. Additionally, this will provide you with ample time to explore scholarships, housing options, and other valuable resources that can shape your college experience. Don't wait, act now and set yourself up for success!

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Discover how a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences can improve your leadership skills, open doors to a higher salary, enhance your research skills, and more. At Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your career and the lives of your future patients.

This two-year graduate program offers three specialized areas of expertise to choose from:
•	Drug Development (Pharmaceutics), focusing on drug delivery to the desired target; 
•	Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, centering on drug delivery principles; or
•	Social and Administrative Pharmacy, concerned with the interface between pharmacy and society.

Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree, you'll be prepared for positions in academia, or technological or managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry, health care systems, government agencies and beyond. This program also readies you for further study in a doctoral program.


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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall
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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 37
Required Rotations:: Research
Seminars:: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required
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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics 
- Drug Development (Pharmaceutics)
- Social and Administrative Pharmacy

Area(s) of Study:: Administrative Science, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Human Population, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science
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The MMP concentration places emphasis in cellular and molecular pharmacology, focusing on drug effects and treatments for various diseases. The Drug Development (pharmaceutics/pharmaceutical technology) concentration studies formulations for drug delivery using different technologies.

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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 0
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Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
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Half of the students enrolled in the MSPS program choose to pursue a Ph.D. degree at our campus. 

Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 2
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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All standardized exams (e.g., PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT, etc.) for entrance into the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. If submitted, standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date. 

Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials::
Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. Scores for the following standardized tests currently satisfy NSU’s Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements: 
•	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the internet-based test (iTB) (toefl.org)
•	International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org)
•	Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com)

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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?: 3

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Three letters of recommendations, on official letterhead with a signature, from professors or supervisors in the applicant’s major field of study.

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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0
Type of financial support available:: Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A 
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Work study and student employment opportunities are available to eligible students. 


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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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