Graduate Bulletin
Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutics, M.S.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: December 15
All applications are evaluated together after the deadline.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic competence and professionals in a supervisory position.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
It is recommended that applicants should have completed a minimum of two years of General Chemistry, including Organic Chemistry; one Analytical Chemistry course; and Mathematics, including at least Introductory Calculus. A course in Physical Chemistry is also advisable.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1,000 words and should include the following elements: your specific interest in Temple's program; your research goals; your future career goals; and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
THESIS OPTION:
The GRE is required. The scores should be in the 65th percentile or above.
NON-THESIS OPTION:
The GRE is no longer required.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted:
100 iBT or 600 PBT.
Resume:
THESIS OPTION:
A resume is encouraged.
NON-THESIS OPTION:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
With approval, courses specific to the field of Pharmaceutics may be transferred into the program. Applicants must present supporting documentation (syllabus, course description, and/or transcript) for transfer consideration at the time of application. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer into the M.S. program is 6.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30-36, depending on the Option selected: 30 for the Thesis Option; 36 for the Non-Thesis Option
THESIS OPTION:
Required Courses:
Core Courses (17 credits):
BIOC 8203: Fundamentals of Biochemistry
PS 8000: Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PS 8002: Pharmaceutical Analysis
PS 8051: Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PS 8121: Survey of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PS 8127: Pharmacokinetics
PS 8403: Pharmacogenomics
Statistics
Other coursework (13 credits)
NON-THESIS OPTION:
Required Courses:
Core Courses (18 credits):
PS 8002: Pharmaceutical Analysis
PS 8003: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing I: Preformulation/Formulation
PS 8004: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing II
PS 8005: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
PS 8006: Physical Pharmacy I
PS 8007: Applied Biopharmaceutics
Elective courses chosen from these approved courses (18 credits):
PS 5451: Statistical Quality Control
PS 5477: Good Manufacturing Practices
PS 5478: High Purity Water System
PS 5489: Pharmaceutical Lab Quality Systems and Operations
PS 5492: Production–Parenterals
PS 5493: Sterilization Processes
PS 5499: Pharmaceutical Drug Dosage Forms
PS 5501: Development–Parenterals
PS 5512: Microbiological Concepts in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
PS 5581: Regulatory Sciences
PS 5655: Analytical Chemistry
PS 8008: Principles of Pharmacokinetics
PS 8111: Introduction to Toxicology
PS 8478: Modified Release Dosage Forms
PS 8582: Physical Pharmacy II
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
THESIS OPTION:
Thesis:
The M.S. thesis is an
original, theoretical, and/or empirical study that contributes to the
field of Pharmaceutics. It should expand existing knowledge and
demonstrate the student's knowledge of research methods and a mastery of
her/his primary area of interest. The thesis should be rigorously
investigated; uphold the ethics and standards of the Pharmaceutics
field; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the
primary area of interest and the broader field of Pharmaceutics; and be
prepared for publication in a professional journal.
Students who are preparing to defend their thesis should
confirm a time and date with their advisor and register with the
Graduate Secretary at least 15 days before the defense is to be
scheduled. The Graduate Secretary arranges the time, date, and room
within two working days and forwards to the student the appropriate
forms. Once approved, the public announcement of the defense is posted.
The Thesis Examining Committee evaluates the student's
ability to express verbally her/his research question, methodological
approach, primary findings, and implications. This committee is
comprised of at least three Graduate Faculty members. Two members,
including the Chair, must be members of the Graduate Faculty of the
School of Pharmacy. The Thesis Examining Committee votes to pass or
fail the thesis and the defense at the conclusion of the public
presentation.
NON-THESIS OPTION:
This program has no culminating events.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/pharmacy/programs/Graduate.html
Department Information:
Office of Graduate Studies
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy
3307 N. Broad Street, Suite 258
Philadelphia, PA 19140
tuspgrad@temple.edu
215-707-4972
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Sophon Din
tuspgrad@temple.edu
Program Coordinator:
Daniel J. Canney, Ph.D.
tuspgrad@temple.edu
Graduate Chairperson:
Daniel J. Canney, Ph.D.
phscgrad@temple.edu
Associate Director of Graduate Studies:
Joy Baumgarder, Ph.D.
joy.baumgardner@temple.edu
Chairperson:
Robert Raffa, Ph.D.
robert.raffa@temple.edu
About the Program
The School of Pharmacy offers a graduate program leading to the M.S., with a choice of the Thesis or Non-Thesis Options, and to the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Pharmaceutics. The program is designed to prepare students for positions in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, and faculty positions in schools of pharmacy.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years
Campus Location:
THESIS OPTION:
Health Sciences, Fort Washington
Students take a majority of required and elective
courses at the Health Sciences and Fort Washington campuses. Some
courses may be offered at Main campus. Research must be carried out at
the Health Sciences campus under the supervision of an advisor who is a
member of the Graduate Faculty.
NON-THESIS OPTION:
Fort Washington, Health Sciences
Students take a majority of required and elective courses at Fort Washington. Some courses may be offered at the Health Sciences campus.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
THESIS OPTION:
The Thesis Option is considered a full-time program.
NON-THESIS OPTION:
The Non-Thesis Option is considered a part-time program. Students may complete the degree program through classes offered during evenings and weekends primarily at the Fort Washington campus.
Department Information:
Office of Graduate Studies
Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences
School of Pharmacy
3307 N. Broad
Street, Suite 258
Philadelphia, PA 19140
tuspgrad@temple.edu
215-707-4972
Interdisciplinary Study:
The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework, research, and collaborations among faculty and students with interests in Biochemistry, Molecular Modeling, Organic Chemistry, and Pharmacology.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Ranking:
Not applicable.
Accreditation:
Not applicable.
Areas of Specialization:
Faculty members specialize and offer graduate coursework in controlled release dosage forms, drug metabolism, encapsulation, mechanisms of drug action, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacokinetics, and solid dosage forms.
Job Placement:
Graduates generally find employment in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, or academia.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are able to take up to 9 credits before formal application must be made to the program.
Master's-level students are generally not considered for financial support. Financial support in the form of University fellowships, teaching
assistantships, and research assistantships is generally available to
Ph.D. candidates only. Only under rare circumstances are M.S.
students in the Thesis Option considered for support; students enrolled in the Non-Thesis Option are ineligible for financial support because their program is part-time.
Updated 11.7.12
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