Pharmaceutics Eligibility Requirements
If you have a BA or BS from a science or health program, you are encouraged to apply. You are also encouraged to take advantage of the online GRE, available year-round at various testing centers. It is expected that you are fluent in both spoken and written English.
Taking Courses before Admission
You may enroll in courses prior to admission. Up to 12 credits earned in this status will apply toward your MS/PhD in pharmaceutics upon formal admission into the program. You are encouraged to apply to the program after taking no more than 6 credits since taking classes does not guarantee admission into the program.
The following materials will be required prior to enrollment in a course or courses:
- Application for Graduate Studies
- Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
If a number of colleagues at your place of business are interested in taking a specific course, consideration will be given to delivering the course at your business location. For more information on this option, please contact the College of Graduate Studies by e-mail or telephone (215) 596-8556.
Prerequisites/Co-Requisites
Master of Science Thesis Option
Only 6 credits at the 300–400 level can be applied towards the degree. These credits are also listed to aid determination of equivalent prerequisite courses and to plan course loads for full time status.
- MA101/MA102/MA201 Mathematical Analysis I-III or equivalent to Pre-Calculus, Calculus I-II (10 credits)
- PH 316/PH 317/PH 318 Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics I/ II/Pharmaceutics lab (8 credits)
- ST 310 Introduction to Biostatistics or equivalent (3 credits)
- CH 321 Physical Chemistry I or equivalent (4 credits)
- MA 320 Differential Equations or equivalent (3 credits)
- CH 361/CH 363 Analytical Chemistry/ Lab (4 credits)
or - BS 763/767 Cell Biology Methods/ Lab or equivalent (5 credits)
- PH 398 Research Methods in Pharmaceutics or equivalent (2 credits)
Master of Science Non-Thesis Option
Only 6 credits at the 300–400 level can be applied towards the degree. These credits are also listed to aid determination of equivalent prerequisite courses and to plan course loads for full time status.
- MA101/MA102/MA201 Mathematical Analysis I-III or equivalent to Pre-Calculus, Calculus I-II (10 credits)
- PH 316/PH 317/Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics I and II or equivalent (7 credits)
- ST 310 Introduction to Biostatistics or equivalent (3 credits)
- CH 321 Physical Chemistry I or equivalent (4 credits)
- MA 320 Differential Equations or equivalent (3 credits)
- CH 361/CH 363 Analytical Chemistry/Lab (4 credits)
or - BS 763/767 Cell Biology Methods/Lab or equivalent (5 credits)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Option
Only credits at the 700 or above level can be applied towards the degree. The 300–400 level credits are listed to aid determination of equivalent prerequisite courses and to plan course loads for full time status.
- MA101/MA102/MA 201 Mathematical Analysis I–III or equivalent to Pre-Calculus, Calculus I–II (10 credits)
- PH 316/PH 317/PH 318 Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics I/ II/Pharmaceutics lab (8 credits)
- ST 310 Introduction to Biostatistics or equivalent (3 credits)
- CH 321 Physical Chemistry I or equivalent (4 credits)
- MA 320 Differential Equations or equivalent (3 credits)
- CH 361/CH 363 Analytical Chemistry/Lab (4 credits)
or - BS 763/767 Cell Biology Methods/Lab or equivalent (5 credits)
- PH 398 Research Methods in Pharmaceutics or equivalent (2 credits)
Questions?
For additional admissions information, please contact our graduate admissions counselors by phone at (215) 596-8556 or by e-mail at graduate@usp.edu.
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