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Submission Number: 421
Submission ID: 421
Submission UUID: 834653b0-d015-4efc-918e-2121a9377e5f
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Fri, 12/16/2022 - 15:22
Completed: Tue, 08/13/2024 - 00:16
Changed: Tue, 08/13/2024 - 12:41
Remote IP address: 96.241.55.210
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
| Active | Yes |
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| Institution Name | Xavier University of Louisiana |
| Program Name | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Degree Type | M.S. |
| Short Name | Xavier - PharmSci MS |
| Banner Image: | Seal-XULA horizontal- color-01.png |
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| Address 1 | 1 Drexel Drive |
| Address 2 | |
| Address 3 | |
| City | New Orleans |
| State | Louisiana |
| Zip/Postal Code | 70125 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | Louisiana |
| Admissions Office Contact(s): |
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| 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? | July 17, 2025 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | Yes |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | Yes |
| Application Fee: | $50 |
| Application Deadline Description: | All application materials must be submitted by May 31, 2025 to be considered for the Fall 2025 admission cycle. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | The Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS PharmSci) Program is designed for students interested in careers in drug discovery, pharmaceutical drug delivery, or translational/clinical sciences. Candidates with these coveted skills will be positioned to establish careers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, as well as, academic research institutions and regulatory agencies. In addition to enhancing students’ competitiveness for employment opportunities, the PharmSci program is designed to give students a competitive advantage toward admissions and success in doctoral programs in pharmacy, medicine, and the biomedical sciences. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution public or private? | Private |
| 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: | Not Required |
| Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: | Not Required |
| Thesis/Dissertation: | Required |
| Additional Information about Degree Requirements: | The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program is a 30 credit hour, two-year program that consists of 12 hours of core courses, 6 hours of thesis research, and 12 hours of pharmaceutical science elective courses. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: | |
| Area(s) of Study: | Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biometrics/Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Chemical Science, Clinical Research, Cognitive Science, Cosmetic Science, Developmental Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Engineering, Environmental Science, Experimental Therapeutics, Forensic Science, Immunology, Industrial Pharmacy, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Natural Product, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Pharmacy Practice, Physical Science, Physiological Science, Psychiatric/Psychological Sciences, Public Health, Radiopharmacy, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science |
| 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: | 4 |
| United States | 4 |
| International | |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: | |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
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| Industry | |
| Government | |
| Other | 1 |
| Unknown | |
| Enter any additional information regarding job placements: | |
| Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: | 2 |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is the GRE required? | Yes |
| Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended? | Required |
| Oldest GRE considered: | |
| Verbal Reasoning: | |
| Quantitative Reasoning: | |
| Analytical Writing: | |
| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | |
| Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? | TOEFL or IELTS |
| Other tests or credentials: | |
| 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: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Minimum overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Recommended overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: | Admissions Requirements: - Official transcripts showing undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related discipline - GPA of 3.0/4.0 cumulative - Official GRE scores - A personal statement - Three (3) letters of recommendation - Applicants must have demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written English and in fundamental scientific areas such as organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, statistics, and computer science. - International applicants will be required to submit information consistent with those items listed in the University Catalog; this includes official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores. All foreign transcripts (universities outside of the U.S.) must be evaluated by a NACES Evaluation Agency. SPANTRAN is recommended. An official course-by-course evaluation must be included. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 100 |
| Type of financial support available: | Stipend, Research Assistantship, Other |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | n/a |
| Enter any additional information regarding financial support: | Although this graduate program does not provide support, students may obtain research assistantships or stipends from their research advisor. |
| 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 | |
| AACP Institution Number | |
| SIDS | 421 |