Part one is satisfied by successful completion of 6 hours of core courses:

• PHAR 703 - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I
• PHAR 725 - Advanced Pharmaceutics I
• PHAR 738 - Basic Pharmacological Principles

Part two is satisfied in the second or third semester of the student’s program of study.

Requirements for part two include selection of a research advisor and graduate committee, submission of an initial research proposal, and submission of a master’s program of study. A comprehensive written examination must also be taken after completion of all course requirements. Finally, a seminar based on the student’s thesis must be presented, followed by an oral defense of the thesis.

In addition to the general requirements listed above, candidates for the M.S. degree are also required to complete two departmental seminar courses

• PHAR 712A - Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• PHAR 712B - Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Additional information:

A maximum of two hours credit can be earned for PHAR 712. All students are required to submit a thesis based upon original research that meets all requirements of The Graduate School and a manuscript(s) for publication prior to award of the degree. No more than 6 hours of credit for PHAR 799 will be allowed for thesis research and writing. Further degree requirements for each specialty area are listed below.