College of Pharmacy - Graduate Brochure

Nova Southeastern University | 3 MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN PHARMACEUTICAL AFFAIRS This one-year program is designed for people interested in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the health care and biomedical fields. The degree prepares students for managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry, health care systems, academia, managed care organizations, contract research organizations, and governmental and nongovernmental agencies. The degree provides additional preparation prior to pursuing professional careers within the health care system, such as pharmacy, medicine, physician assistant, and nursing, among others. Provisional Acceptance Students are provisionally admitted to a degree-seeking program based on a review of unofficial transcripts or other specific program admission requirements. However, this admission includes a condition that final and official transcripts, documents, and requirements must be received within 90 calendar days from matriculation. If these final and official transcripts, documents, and/or requirements are not received by that time, the student will not be allowed to continue class attendance. Financial aid will not be disbursed to a provisional/conditional student until the student has been fully admitted as a regular student (all admissions requirements have been approved by the college/ program admissions office). Students who have an unpaid balance 30 days from the start of the term will be assessed a $100 late fee. NSU COLLEGE OF PHARMACY HIGHLIGHTS • faculty mentors help students develop professional and leadership skills • faculty members with expertise in their field • active learning in and out of the classroom • cocurricular activities to promote student learning and professional development • interprofessional education • service to underserved populations • opportunities to earn a concurrent degree and/or concentration (program specific) • leadership training and opportunities