Master of Science-Thesis-based
M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, thesis-option
(Concentrations: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmacodynamics):
The thesis-based M.S degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences may be
obtained in any of the concentrations named above and requires the writing
and defense of a thesis. The research is performed under the direction of a
member of the graduate faculty at the School of Pharmacy following
completion of appropriate coursework. Students must complete a minimum of
30 graduate credits of
approved coursework (required and elective), as well as, six credits of
research. The results of research must be presented in a thesis. No more
than six semester hours of transfer credit can be obtained from other
schools, provided the courses were taken within the last five years and
grades of B or better were achieved. The time limit for completing the
degree is five years.
Doctor of Philosophy
Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(Concentrations: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmacodynamics):
The Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is
available with concentrations in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or
Pharmacodynamics. Students must complete 40 didactic semester
credits beyond the B.S. degree. Graduate students entering the program with
an M.S. degree in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
Pharmaceutics, or Pharmacodynamics must complete a minimum of 16 additional
didactic credits. All core courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences and in their
area of concentration (see
Tables 1a-d of Core Courses) must be taken if not originally taken as
part of their M.S. degree. An oral preliminary examination and an
examination based on an original research proposal must be taken and
passed. Once a student has passed both examinations, he or she is elevated
to Ph.D. candidacy. In addition, 12 research credits, six of which must be
taken as dissertation credits after elevation to candidacy, are required for
all Ph.D students. During the dissertation stage, students must register
for a minimum of one semester hour of dissertation credits each semester
until the dissertation is completed. A dissertation based on original
research must be written and approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee,
followed by an oral defense of the thesis before the Examining Committee.
There is a residency requirement whereby PhD students must spend an entire
year in a laboratory at the School of Pharmacy conducting research under the
direction of their graduate faculty advisor.
Ph.D. and M.S. Core Courses (Tables 1a-d)
All students must complete the core requirements in
Pharmaceutical Sciences (11-12 s.h.;
Table 1a) and required
courses in their concentration (i.e., Medicinal Chemistry (15 s.h.;
Table 1b), Pharmaceutics (15 s.h.;
Table 1c), or Pharmacodynamics (15
s.h.; Table 1d) as listed below. The remaining coursework may be selected
from appropriate electives as determined by the students’ advisors (students
are required to consult with thesis advisors prior to registration).
All Ph.D. students must take 12 credits of research, 6 credits of which must
come after being elevated to candidacy. All M.S. students must take 6
credits of research.. There is a residency requirement whereby PhD students
must spend an entire year in a laboratory at the School of Pharmacy
conducting research under the direction of their graduate faculty advisor.
Master of Science,
non-thesis option (Pharmaceutics):
M.S. degree, nonthesis option,
Pharmaceutics – the new non-thesis Master of Science program in
Pharmaceutics is offered at Temple’s suburban Fort Washington campus,
located in the heart of the Delaware Valley’s extensive pharmaceutical
industry. This degree is ideal for pharmaceutical employees with a B.S. who
need post graduate training to open up career promotional opportunities and
become competitive in the highly dynamic arena of the pharmaceutical
sciences. Courses are conveniently scheduled on weeknights and/or weekends
throughout the academic year, including some summer sessions. The program
offers flexible entry procedures. Students may take up to three courses
before formally applying to the Master of Science or Certificate Program.
Students may complete the 4-course certificate program on their way to the
MS.
The non-thesis M.S. in pharmaceutics will be awarded to students who
complete a minimum of 36 approved graduate credits including 18 required and
18 elective credits (see
Table
2a, b).
Students will be given five years to complete the degree. There is no
residency requirement.
Note: A
4-course certificate is available.
M.S. degree, nonthesis option, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs
(QA/RA)
(www.temple.edu/pharmacy_QARA)
From an industry perspective, Temple’s QA/RA graduate
program plays a significant role in training pharmaceutical company
personnel in regulations and quality principles and practices. Not only do
our courses fulfill regulatory requirements for training, but they also
train individuals to develop regulatory and quality skills for career
advancement. Courses are taught by industry experts who have considerable
experience in legal, regulatory, quality, and compliance activities in a
variety of companies.
The curriculum emphasizes laws, regulations, quality principles and
practices plus technically based courses to help students understand the
science and technology underlying quality control and assurance. Students
must complete a minimum of 36 graduate credits of approved coursework
(required and electives see
QA/RA courses link) in the program.
No more than six semester hours of transfer graduate credit can be obtained
from other schools, provided the courses of no less than "B" quality were
taken within the last eight years. Time limit for completing the degree is
five years.
Note:
Several
certificate programs in QA/RA are
available also.
