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Ph.D. Program

Ignite Your Pharmacy Passion. Explore Graduate Programs.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world of health care? The Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy can help you achieve your goals. Our master's and doctoral programs will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to excel in research organizations, academia, health care systems, government and nongovernmental agencies, and industry. Read on to learn more about admission requirements and how to apply. 

Graduate Programs Application Deadlines

Applications for graduate admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis; therefore, it is in your best interest to apply early.

Master's Programs

Ph.D. Program
July 18: PharmGrad App Due July 18: PharmGrad App Due

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs Admission Requirements

2.0
or Higher Cumulative GPA		 Bachelor’s *

Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution

English Proficiency

Required for Non-Native Speakers

2 Letters
of Recommendation from a Preprofessional Committee or from One Science Professor and One Non-Science Professor. 

 

*Students applying to the MSPA program are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific area.

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission Requirements

3.0
or Higher Cumulative GPA		 Bachelor’s*

Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution

English Proficiency Required for Non-Native Speakers
3 Letters
of Recommendation from Professors or Supervisors in the Applicant's Field of Study. 

 

*Students applying to the Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) or the Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics sequences are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific area. Students applying to the Social and Administrative Pharmacy sequence are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, economics, statistics, public health, health services research, or other related fields.

Ph.D. Admission Requirements

3.0
or Higher Cumulative GPA Required		 Bachelor’s*

Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution

 English Proficiency
Required for Non-Native English Speakers
3 Letters of Recommendation from Professors or Supervisors in the Applicant's Field of Study

*Students applying to the Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) or the Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics sequences are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific area. Students applying to the Social and Administrative Pharmacy sequence are required to have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, economics, statistics, public health, health services research, or other related fields.

Steps to Apply for Graduate Programs

  1. Complete PharmGRAD Application. NSU Silverman College of Pharmacy only uses the PharmGRAD centralized online application. Information on PharmGRAD application fees. 
  2. Request Your Transcripts. Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the U.S. should request an official foreign evaluation report from World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators. Please request a course by course evaluation with an overall GPA calculation send WES foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) directly to PharmCAS.
  3. Letters of Recommendation. Send letters directly to PharmGRAD. All letters should have a handwritten signature on official letterhead. 
Please note that NSU reserves the right to rescind or place conditions upon admissions offers should information become available that calls into question an admitted student’s academic performance or character, including that which reflects a violation of NSU’s Code of Student Conduct.

Interviews are part of the admissions process. An interview does not guarantee admissions. The Office of Admissions reviews all applications to determine if the applicant will be granted an interview. Interviews are conducted via Zoom. Applicants will have the opportunity to schedule a campus tour after the interview. 

If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email invitation from the Office of Admissions. A confirmation email will provide the Zoom link, Interview Day agenda, and other important information. Please make sure to log in on time, dress professionally, and be prepared.

The Interview Day includes:

  • Meeting the NSU Silverman College of Pharmacy admissions counselor
  • Information regarding the admissions committee decision process
  • Overview presentation of the program, facilities, and student support
  • Private interview with faculty members

Information for International Students

Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. Scores for the following standardized tests* currently satisfy NSU’s Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements: 

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the internet-based test (iTB) (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 must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview.

Candidates may also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a Baccalaureate, professional, or Master's degree in the United States or two college-level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Countries exempt from the English proficiency test include Great Britain, Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and English speaking parts of Canada.

For a full list of English proficiency tests that are accepted by the university, please visit the Office of International Students and Scholars. 

Applicants who have taken the TOEFL or EILTS exams should send them directly to PharmGRAD. Duolingo scores should be emailed to pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu. 

International students in the Ph.D. program, who are paid teaching assistants, will need to obtain a U.S. social security number for employment with the university. 

It is the responsibility of the international applicant to contact the Office of International Students and Scholars for information on immigration regulations and student visa requirements. 

Information for Transfer Students

Requests for transfer credit must be submitted in writing to the associate dean of the student’s program. The request must include an official copy of the transcript containing the course title, final course grade, and a course syllabus. All transfer credit requests must be received prior to August 1 of the first year of pharmacy school.

In the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs program, a maximum of 3 credits may be transferred from a regionally accredited graduate program. Requests must be submitted in writing to the associate dean of the student’s program.
In the Ph.D. and M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences programs, a maximum of 6 credits may be transferred from a regionally accredited graduate institution.

For all programs, transfer credit will only be considered for courses designated with a graduate-level course number that were passed with a grade of B or better. Credit will not be transferred if previous credit was used to earn a degree from the granting institution.

Official transcripts must be sent to Nova Southeastern University, Enrollment Processing Services, 3300 S. University Drive, PO Box 299000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004. Electronic transcripts should be sent to electronictranscript@nova.edu.

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Call Graduate Admissions at (954) 262-8500 or schedule an appointment online with an admissions counselor.

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