Graduate Bulletin
Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacodynamics, 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 complete the courses (or their equivalent as determined by the School of Pharmacy) required in obtaining a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, or Psychology.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A master's degree is not required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, or Psychology 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:
The GRE is required. The GRE scores should be in the 65th percentile or above.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 100 iBT or 600 PBT.
Resume:
A resume is encouraged.
Transfer Credit:
With approval, courses specific to the field of Pharmacodynamics 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
Required Courses:
Core Courses (17 credits):
BIOC 8203: Fundamentals of Biochemistry
PS 8002: Pharmaceutical
Analysis
PS 8051: Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PS 8121: Survey of
Pharmaceutical Sciences
PS 8403: Pharmacogenomics
Statistics
Other coursework (13 credits)
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
Thesis:
The M.S. thesis is an original, theoretical, and/or empirical study that contributes to the field of Pharmacodynamics. 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 pharmaceutical sciences; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the primary area of interest and the broader field of pharmacodynamics; 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.

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
528
Philadelphia, PA 19140
tuspgrad@temple.edu
215-707-4972
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Sophon Din
tuspgrad@temple.edu
215-707-4972
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 Baumgardner, 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. and to the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Pharmacodynamics. The program is designed to prepare students for positions in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, and faculty positions in departments engaged in biomedical research.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years
Campus Location:
Health Sciences, Main
Students may take a majority of required and elective courses at the Health Sciences and Main campuses. Several courses may be offered at the Fort Washington 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.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Full-time status is highly preferred due to the nature of ongoing research.
Department Information:
Office of Graduate Studies
Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences
School of Pharmacy
3307 N. Broad Street, Suite
528
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:
The Pharmacodynamics concentration involves the study of integrated drug transport and mechanism of drug action research.
Job Placement:
Graduates generally accept employment offers shortly before or after defending their dissertation. Job opportunities for graduates include positions as postdoctoral researchers, scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, and faculty members in a variety of departments involved in biomedical research.
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.

Financing Opportunities
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 considered for support.

Updated 11.7.12
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