About the Program
The Department of Graduate Pharmaceutical Sciences offers graduate degree programs leading to both the Master of Science and Master of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. These degree programs are designed to prepare scientists-educators-practitioners for careers in pharmaceutical education, research, industry, and related areas of specialized practice. Pharmaceutical sciences graduate students may specialize in various aspects of pharmaceutical research; Medicinal Chemistry, Nuclear Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Toxicology, Pharmacy Administration.
Areas of Specialization
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacology
- Infectious Disease
- Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Toxicology
- Pharmacy Administration
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Curriculum
Master of SCience
30 credit hours
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BMSC 5001 | Integrity in Scientific Research | 1 |
| PHSC 5103 | Pharmaceutical Technology | 3 |
| BSE 5163 | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
| PHSC 5563 | General Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHSC 5990 | Special Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 |
| PHSC 6000 | Research Rotations in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |
| PHSC 6131 | Journal Club in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 |
| PHSC 6712 | Research and Educational Methods | 2 |
| PHSC 6970 | Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |
| 2 |
| PHSC 5980 | Research for Master's Thesis | 4-6 |
Doctor of Philosophy
90 credit hours
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BMSC 5001 | Integrity in Scientific Research | 1 |
| PHSC 5103 | Pharmaceutical Technology | 3 |
| BSE 5163 | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
| PHSC 5563 | General Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHSC 5990 | Special Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1-5 |
| PHSC 6000 | Research Rotations in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1-3 |
| PHSC 6131 | Journal Club in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 |
| PHSC 6120 | Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1-4 |
| PHSC 6712 | Research and Educational Methods | 2 |
| PHSC 6970 | Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |
| 24 |
| PHSC 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-16 |
Note: Student’s advisory committee sets the remainder of any needed requirements to meet the 90 hours required for the degree.
Admission Requirements
Individuals interested in graduate study in pharmaceutical sciences are encouraged to contact the College of Pharmacy as early as possible for assistance and advice in undergraduate preparation, academic and career planning, the admissions process, and related areas. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the college in person to explore the graduate program.
Admission into the graduate degree program in pharmaceutical sciences is contingent upon meeting the requirements of both the Graduate College and the department as well as availability of sufficient resources for the student's program of study. Admission requires the approval of the College of Pharmacy Graduate Affairs Committee and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy.
Applicants for the graduate degree program in pharmaceutical sciences must submit a completed OUHSC application with all required supporting documents.
