Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Thesis-based MS requirements:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PS 8002 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| PS 8121 | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Series | 1 |
| PS 8127 | Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PS 8128 | Principles in Drug Discovery | 3 |
| PS 8129 | Bioethics in Research | 2 |
| PS 8131 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
| PS 8402 | Pharmacodynamics | 3 |
| PS 8403 | Advanced Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| STAT 5002 | Introduction to Biostatistics 1 | 3 |
| Research Course | ||
| PS 9996 | Master's Research | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Course can be substituted with a graduate course in Statistics or Biostatistics similar to the listed course upon approval from the advisor.
Non-thesis based MS requirements:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PS 8002 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| PS 8121 | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Series | 1 |
| PS 8127 | Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PS 8128 | Principles in Drug Discovery | 3 |
| PS 8129 | Bioethics in Research | 2 |
| PS 8131 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
| PS 8402 | Pharmacodynamics | 3 |
| PS 8403 | Advanced Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| STAT 5002 | Introduction to Biostatistics 1 | 3 |
| Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Course can be substituted with a graduate course in Statistics or Biostatistics similar to the listed course upon approval from the advisor.
- 2
Electives can be taken in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, and other disciplines with guidance from the advisor.
Culminating Events:
Thesis Option:
A thesis is required when choosing the Thesis Option. The MS thesis is an original, theoretical and/or empirical study that contributes to the field of Pharmacodynamics. It should expand existing knowledge and demonstrate the student's knowledge of research methods and a mastery of their primary area of interest. The thesis should be rigorously investigated; uphold the ethics and standards of the pharmaceutical sciences; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the primary area of interest and the broader field of pharmacodynamics; and be prepared for publication in a professional journal.
Students who are preparing to defend their thesis should confirm a time and date with their advisor and register with the Administrative Assistant at least 15 days before the defense is to be scheduled. The Administrative Assistant arranges the time, date and room within two working days and forwards to the student the appropriate forms. Once approved, the public announcement of the defense is posted.
The Thesis Examining Committee evaluates the student's ability to express verbally their research question, methodological approach, primary findings and implications. This committee is comprised of at least three Graduate Faculty members. Two members, including the Chair, must be members of the Graduate Faculty of the School of Pharmacy. The Thesis Examining Committee votes to pass or fail the thesis and the defense at the conclusion of the public presentation.
Non-Thesis Option:
Successful completion of coursework constitutes the culminating event for this option.