M.S. in Pharmacology

Degree program in Pharmacology require the successful completion of course and research credits as found on GSPS Blackboard site under each individual discipline. Optional graduate courses in the Pharmaceutical Sciences or in other disciplines may be acceptable for credit, subject to faculty advisor approval. A maximum of six credits of graduate coursework completed (B or better grade) at other accredited academic institutions may be applied toward the partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master's degree. The major advisor and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs (ADRGP) must approve any transfer credits applicable toward the M.S. degree. For all programs, any deficiencies in undergraduate coursework must be resolved without the granting of graduate credit. The GSPS does not accept challenge examinations for graduate credit. All graduate students are required to maintain good academic standing, which is defined as a quality point average of 3.0 or better. The candidate must spend at least two consecutive semesters in the GSPS and must take a minimum of 18 approved credit hours in residence in the GSPS. The statute of limitations for the Master of Science degree is five years, and for the M.S. in Pharmacy Administration four years, from the date of matriculation in the program. A student who interrupts the course of study must obtain a leave of absence from a degree program. On request by the student, such a leave will be reviewed and a decision rendered by the ADRGP. M.S. programs require a minimum of 30 post baccalaureates semester hours; 24 credits of course work, including 2 credits of seminar, and 6 credits of thesis research.