 MSPS Admission Requirements
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There are a limited number of seats available in the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) program. Admission to the program is on a competitive basis.
General Requirements
The applicant must have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or related scientific area from an accredited college or university. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis. The minimum overall GPA required is 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
Standardized Examinations
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): TOEFL, including essay, is required for all applicants submitting course work from foreign schools. A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test or 89 (Minimum 23 Speaking, 22 Writing, 22 Reading and 22 Listening) on the New Internet Based TOEFL is required. TOEFL scores are valid for two (2) years. For more information regarding the TOEFL test, please visit their website at www.ets.org
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination): The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all applicants. A minimum score of 1000 (combined verbal and quantitative) is required.
- TSE (Test of Spoken English): Official test reports for Test of Spoken English (TSE) is required at the time of application for international applicants to be eligible for graduate teaching assistantships. A minimum score of 50 is required. For more information regarding the TSE, please visit their website at www.ets.org. All test scores must come directly from the Testing Service. Photocopies are not acceptable.
For information regarding financial assistance please see Tuition and Fees.
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