Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy—M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs 197 The Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs is a oneyear program designed for people interested in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the healthcare and biomedical fields. The degree prepares students for managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare systems, academia, managed care organizations, contract research organizations, and governmental and nongovernmental agencies. The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs provides additional preparation prior to pursuing professional careers within the healthcare system, such as pharmacy, medicine, physician assistants, and nursing, among others. Graduates will be able to critically analyze issues related to the healthcare environment and act as leaders in the field. Admissions Requirements The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs program bases its selection of candidates on academic performance, personal interviews, written applications, and letters of reference. 1. Prior to matriculation, applicants must have received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A baccalaureate degree in science fields—such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering, healthcare, or a related major—are acceptable. 2. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (recommended 2.5) on a 4.0 scale. 3. Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are optional. For those applicants who choose to submit official scores from the PCAT or GRE • PCAT scores must be no more than three years old at the time of application. Applicants should take the PCAT no later than February prior to the expected date of matriculation. Candidates may register online at pcatweb.info, or call 800622-3231 with any questions. • GRE scores must be no more than three years old at the time of application. Applicants should take the GRE no later than April prior to the expected date of matriculation. You may register online at gre.org, or call (609) 921-9000 if you have any questions. 4. Two letters of reference from a preprofessional committee— or, if such a committee does not exist, one letter of reference from a science professor and one letter of reference from a liberal arts professor—are necessary. Foreign Graduates Foreign graduates may be eligible for admission with 1. a Bachelor of Science degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field from an accredited institution. See details below under foreign coursework. 2. completion of bachelor’s degree coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (recommended 2.5) Application Procedures The Office of Admissions processes applications on a rolling basis; therefore, it is in the best interest of the applicant to apply early. The PharmGrad application process may take up to six weeks to complete. 1. Apply to PharmGrad electronically through Pharmgrad.org. • application deadline: July 1 2. Send supporting documents to PharmGrad. • official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (submitted directly to PharmGrad by the college or university and/or foreign credential evaluation service) • two letters of reference • official PCAT and/or GRE scores (optional) • proof of English proficiency (required for non-native English speakers) The following standardized tests currently satisfy NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements for non-native English speakers: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based test (toefl.org) • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org) • Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com) * Scores may be no more than two years old at the time of the interview. Candidates who have taken college courses in the United States may also prove English proficiency by completing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, two collegelevel English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs
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