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Submission Number: 85
Submission ID: 85
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Created: Thu, 03/12/2020 - 05:17
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Institution Name University of Maryland
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name U of Maryland-85
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Address 1 20 North Pine Street
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City Baltimore
State Maryland
Zip/Postal Code 21201
Country United States
Program Location: Maryland
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? March 01, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $75
Application Deadline Description: The application deadline is March 1. Please plan accordingly to ensure receipt of all required documents by the deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The Master of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy provides advanced education and cutting-edge training to prepare students for high-level research and leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and in the federal government.

The 16-month, full-time program available at both Baltimore and Shady Grove campuses integrates basic and applied pharmaceutical sciences with hands-on laboratory research experience.

Completion of a biopharmaceutical research internship and capstone project are hallmarks of the program. Students will work with an assigned faculty advisor to help tailor these experiences to meet their unique career goals. A thesis is not required for this program.
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Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 34
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Not Required
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: Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biotechnology, Cellular Biology, Chemical Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Industrial Pharmacy, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science
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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: 39
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Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: Duolingo
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: They must be professional and academic letters of recommendation. Personal letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered:
Recommended overall GPA considered:
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution. Our program favors applicants with a degree in the areas of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, molecular biology, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical sciences. The minimum academic standard for full admission is a B average, or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Other degrees will also be considered with the following coursework recommended with a grade of B or better: General Chemistry, General Biology, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.)
- Official transcript(s)
- Essay
- Resume/CV
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants)
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
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 1968
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 85