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Barry and Judy Silverman
College of Pharmacy

The online one-year Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Affairs program at Nova Southeastern University's Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy is designed for motivated professionals who want to advance their careers and make an impact in the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields.

  • Flexible Format: Complete your master's degree in just three semesters, either fully online (synchronous) or on campus in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Career-Driven Curriculum: Develop expertise in regulatory affairs, drug development, marketing, health economics, policy, leadership, and management—the skills employers are looking for.
  • Pathway to Healthcare Professions: Enhance your academic profile and prepare for entry into professional programs while gaining a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Expert Faculty Mentorship: Learn directly from accomplished scholars and practitioners who connect classroom knowledge with real-world practice.
  • Global Opportunities: International students may qualify for up to three years of OPT, enhancing career potential worldwide.
  • Diverse Career Outcomes: Prepare for impactful careers in pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Your journey starts here. Step into a program that opens doors, builds leaders, and changes lives.

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Quick Facts

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Tuition
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Curriculum
NSU's M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs program is 38 credit hours to complete
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Delivery Options
Coursework for the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs program is available in two modalities: in-person at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus or online synchronous.
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Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted online and on a rolling basis. PharmGRAD application is due on July 18. 
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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
International students can obtain up to three years of OPT after completing the program.

 

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Curriculum

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Credits

(PHRM 5001
Health Economics
/Credits: 3)
(PHRM 5021
Population Health and Public Policy
/Credits: 3)
(PHRM 5212
Bioethical Principles of Life Science Research
/Credits: 3)
(PHRM 5801
Strategies for Success In Graduate School
/Credits: 2)
(PHRM 5820
Biochemical Basis of Drug Therapy
/Credits: 3)
(PHRM 5830
Fundamentals of Pharmacodynamics
/Credits: 2)
(PHRM 5840
Drug, Medication, and Society: History and Current Issues
/Credits: 2)
(PHRM 5871
Evidence-Based Practice I
/Credits: 1)
(PHRM 5911
Pharmacokinetic Principles and Applications (effective Winter 2025)
/Credits: 4)
(PHRM 5972
Evidence-Based Practice II
/Credits: 2)
(PHRM 5940
Regulatory Affairs
/Credits: 3)
(PHRM 5990
Integrative Capstone in Pharmaceutical Affairs
/Credits: 6)
(PHRE
Elective(s)
/Credits: 4)
(Total
 
/Credits: 38)