International students applying for Thesis-Based Graduate programs at the School of Pharmacy
Financial Aid
More information regarding financial aid outside of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences can be found at Temple's Student Financial Services site (http://www.temple.edu/sfs/).
Requirements
Please refer to the following sites for more details regarding international applications and the requirements for student VISA status.
- Graduate School Admissions, International Applications: http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/international.htm
- Office of International Services: http://www.temple.edu/ois/home/services/ois_servies.htm
- If there is any question as to what academic records should be submitted with an international application, visit the World Education Services (WES) website at http://wes.org/required.
Important Information for International Applicants
- All transcripts must be sent directly from the University where degrees were awarded to the Office of Graduate Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Transcripts must be received in our office in sealed envelopes mailed directly to Temple School of Pharmacy from the applicant's former university(ies). Originals or copies sent by the applicant cannot be accepted. Failure to follow these policies will result in a delay in the processing of your application.
- Having your academic records evaluated by World Education Services (WES) is encouraged to avoid delays in the evaluation process. WES will send their report directly to Temple.
- Uncertain as to what academic records must be submitted to make application for graduate study? Visit the World Education Services (WES) website at http://wes.org/required and locate your home country. The requirements of Temple University are the same as those specified by WES.
- Applications cannot be processed without proper documentation.
Most international students will be required to submit the Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL; minimum score is 600 for the paper version or 250 for the computer version). In addition, scores on the Graduate Record Exams (GREs) must be submitted and all foreign transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency. Temple University offers a foreign credentials evaluation service on a during the months of December through March each year. The evaluation process can be time consuming and students are strongly encouraged to get their transcripts to our office as soon as possible (deadline is December 15th). Alternatively, outside services such as World Education Services (WES) will evaluate your transcript in approximately one week for a fee. Fees for these services are approximately $100-200. The results of these formal evaluations may be used in the future for other purposes.
Contact the Office of Graduate Studies
Prospective students and for admissions, please contact:
Sophon Din, Administrative Assistant
215-707-4972
Current graduate students, please contact:
Almira Cutler, Administrative Assistant
215-707-4948
Daniel J. Canney, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies
215-707-4948
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Office of Graduate Studies, Suite 528
3307 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19140