13-1167 MSPS OneSheet

Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP)
M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
www.chapman.edu/pharmacy
UNIQUE PROGRAM IN A
STRATEGIC LOCATION
INNOVATIVE
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
Beginning Fall 2014, Chapman University School of Pharmacy
(CUSP) will offer a 2-year, year-round thesis and non-thesis Master
of Science in the Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) for students
interested in a broad range of scientific disciplines critical to the
discovery and development of new drugs and therapies.
CUSP will provide students a solid foundation in an integrated and
interdisciplinary program within the pharmaceutical sciences that
combines
Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of career
opportunities in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
A number of pharmaceutical, biomedical, and medical device
companies are located both in and around the Irvine Rinker
Health Science Campus where CUSP is located in Orange
County, California. Chapman created this program because
company leaders indicate their personnel needs project significant
employment opportunities for MSPS graduates. Also, graduates are
positioned to work as researchers at universities, for agencies like
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which also has a large
office in Orange County, U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), and at national
laboratories such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Application Deadlines:
Priority Consideration: April 3, 2014
Closing Deadline: June 3, 2014
• a comprehensive education and training to include strong
foundational pharmaceutical sciences knowledge, ethics, and
regulatory issues related to research trials from bench work to
translational science; leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship
in drug and medical devices development through didactic course
work and active-learning internships
• course work that broadens the trainees’ background to
complement research development in future Ph.D. programs or
career opportunities in the industry
• an optional global experience that combines research, language
immersion and an understanding of cultural nuances
Integrated interdisciplinary training covering key aspects to innovation
and translation; leadership development with global awareness
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified students for thesis-based M.S. programs are eligible to receive assistance
from CUSP in the form of paid research assistant positions. The University’s
financial aid office can provide more comprehensive information on other forms
of federal, state or private funding: (714) 997-6741 or [email protected]
Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR
BOTH THESIS AND NONTHESIS M.S.
• A graduate application available at www.chapman.edu/gradapply
• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry,
pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or related degree from
a regionally accredited university or college, or international
university, with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
• GRE exam scores: Verbal: 153; Quantitative: 146; Analytical
Writing: 4.0; Subject Test (any subject) 60th percentile
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with
your academic abilities
• A personal statement of approximately 500-1,000 words, which
includes: a) your interest in the MSPS program at Chapman; b)
your research goals; c) your career goals; d) your academic and
research achievements; and e) your preference for the thesis or
non-thesis M.S.
• An official transcript from your baccalaureate degree conferring
institution
CORE COURSES
MSPS students must complete a minimum of 33 credit hours
to fulfill the requirements for the program. Required courses
(24 credits) for MS students are listed below. The remaining 9
credit requirements are completed through elective courses and
thesis research. Programs of study are developed individually in
consultation with the student’s mentor and are designed to ensure
expertise in the student’s principal field. This will present students
with the opportunity, under the supervision of the MSPS Program
Advisor, to tailor their academic program to prepare them for the
specific career paths they choose.
PHS601
Ethics, Regulation, and the
Pharmaceutical Pipeline
2 credits
PHS602
Drug Discovery and Development
3 credits
PHS641
Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I
PHS690A Summer Internship in
Pharmaceutical Sciences I
PHS621
• TOEFL, IELTS, or PTEA – International students whose
native language is not English or who have not completed
their bachelor’s degree at an English-speaking institution
must submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTEA
examination. International students who have completed
their undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or
university do not need to submit test scores. A minimum
TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based), or
IELTS score of 6.5, or PTEA score of 53 are required.
• Complete the Graduate International Student Supplemental Form
HOW TO LEARN MORE
FOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS or to RSVP for an
upcoming information session, contact the Office of Graduate
Admission at (888) CU-APPLY, or visit us online at
www.chapman.edu/gradadmission.
FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, contact
the Pharmacy program manager at [email protected] or
visit us online at www.chapman.edu/pharmacy.
3 credits
Introduction to Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing Processes
3 credits
PHS614
Biologics
3 credits
PHS642
Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II
PHS623
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Additional requirements for International Students
• Transcripts – Students submitting transcripts from foreign
universities must submit transcripts in the native language as
well as an English translation
1 credit
4 credits
PHS690B Summer Internship in
Pharmaceutical Sciences II
PHS698
1 credit
3 credits
Capstone Presentation
1 credit
ELECTIVE COURSES
PHS611
Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics
4 credits
PHS612
Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
3 credits
PHS613
Advanced Pharmacology
3 credits
PHS622
Formulation and Manufacturing Laboratory
2 credits
PHS615
Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenetics
3 credits
PHS631
Medical Diagnostics
3 credits
PHS632
Medical Devices
3 credits
PHS701
Research in Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical Science
PHS702
3-6 credits
Required for Thesis
Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Methods
3-6 credits