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We are excited to announce that the Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dean, Dr. John M. Pezzuto has been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world for his research in the Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry field!
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We are excited to announce that the Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dean, Dr. John M. Pezzuto has been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world for his research in the Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry field!
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield
Massachusetts
01119
United States
Massachusetts
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Program Application Deadline

May 01, 2025
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Yes
$50
We will continue to accept applications until our program is full. This means our application deadline may change to rolling after the original deadline of May 1.

Applicants may also use our free application to apply to our program from our website: https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/msps/admissions-requirements.cfm

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Program Description

A Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree is being offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This degree program can be completed in five full-time semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, and spring). Students can customize the concentration of their focus through available elective courses and by the selection of a thesis advisor in a specific field of study. Faculty from the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, as well as other faculty from throughout the University, are engaged in the provision of instruction and thesis advice. Thesis advisors are available in the following disciplines: medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, cosmeceuticals, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, neuroscience, oncology, immunology, biochemistry, and biomedical engineering.
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Institution Information

Private
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Fall
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Degree Requirements

38
Research
Required
Not Required
Not Required
Required
Degree must be completed with at least 3.0 GPA, and successful defense of the thesis. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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Degree Information

On Campus
  • Pharmacology
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Neuroscience
  • Administrative Sciences
Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biometrics/Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Developmental Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Experimental Therapeutics, Health Outcomes, Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Policy, Physical Science, Physiological Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery
The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers students seven focus areas in which to develop their Master’s thesis and research. The curriculum for each focus area provides a solid foundation in the principles of the subject matter, as well as research experience in the applicable setting.
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Program Statistics

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38
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
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Last academic year-graduates job placement:
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GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
International students may provide the following English language test scores to meet our requirement:
TOEFL - 80 IBT
IELTS - 6.5
PTE Academic - 56
STEP Eiken - 1
iTEP - 4.5
Duolingo - 105 DET
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Letters of Recommendation

Yes
2
At least one letter of recommendation must be from a professor (i.e., a faculty member).
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

2.70
Application Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree: A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country.
• Preferred minimum GPA: Undergraduate GPA of 2.70 is preferred. Candidates with a lower GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Transcripts: Transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to PharmGrad. International students must submit English-translated transcripts and degree certificates. An official course by course degree evaluation may be required prior to matriculation.
• Recommendations: A minimum of two evaluator names must be submitted within your PharmGrad application; at least one recommendation must be from a professor (i.e., a faculty member).
• Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and complete a writing sample.
• A current resume or CV must be uploaded to the Documents section within PharmGrad.
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Financial Support

90
Department or University Scholarship
n/a
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are automatically awarded the COPHS Master's Impact Scholarship of $2,500 per year.

All students may work with our financial aid department to determine if they are eligible for federal financial aid.
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
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