Pharmaceutical Sciences Application and Tuition Information
To apply for the M.S. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, you will need to complete your application through the Graduate School.
Admissions to M.S. programs, both online and in-person, are offered exclusively for the fall semester.
Selection Criteria
M.S. Programs: The admission is based on the students cumulative GPA in undergraduate or graduate studies, Relevant Science Coursework, Reference letters, essay, primary research/work experience and interview.
Ph.D. Program: The selection is primarily based on the nature and quality of the student’s research experience, and its fit to the available projects, their motivation and commitment to graduate studies as relayed in essay/personal statement and interview, and their communication skills.
**All admissions decisions are contingent on confirmation that a US-equivalent bachelor’s is conferred.
All M.S. programs are self funded. For in-person M.S. program, scholarships and assistantships may be available at later stages after admission.
Ph.D. Program: All admitted students will be supported by a teaching or research assistantship from the department. Limited assistantships are available each year. No financial support statement is needed. Applicants who have research support and/or scholarships from government agencies, foreign embassies, foundations or other institutions, should submit a financial support letter along with their application. For other applicants, no financial support letter is needed.
Financial aid is available for domestic graduate students by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Currently, we do not have financial aid for international students.
Tuition Information
Ph.D. Program
- Tuition and fees for students supported by an assistantship from the department are waived. Self-support students are required to pay the full tuition and fees. Information about tuition and fees is found at the Graduate School.
M.S. Program
| Graduate Tuition and Fee Rates (per Credit) | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Resident Tuition | $340.15 |
| On-Campus Non-Resident Tuition | $888.10 |
| Online Tuition | $470.45 |
| Discipline Fee | $209.45 |
| General Activity Fee | $50.85 |
| Residency | Credits | Tuition | Fees | GAF | Total Cost by Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Residents Thesis or non-thesis | 30 | $10,205 | $6,284 | $1,526 | $18,014 |
| On-Campus Non-Residents and Internationals Thesis or non-thesis | 30 | $26,643 | $6,284 | $1,526 | $34,452 |
| M.S. Off-campus Program | Credits | Tuition | Fees | GAF | Total Cost by Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Campus Tuition Non-thesis | 30 | $14,114 | $6,284 | n/a | $20,397 |
