Applicants without the appropriate background may be required to complete additional coursework after admission. Preference is usually given to students who have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from a college accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. This requirement may be waived for a specific semester by the Graduate Studies Committee for sufficient reasons upon petition by the student's major professor. No more than two semester hours of credit earned in this course are counted toward the number of hours required in master's degree programs. Master of Science in Pharmacy.
Students apply for candidacy for the degree the semester in which they expect to graduate.
The Master of Science in Pharmacy with a specialization in pharmacy administration also is offered by a course scheduling option called the Option II Schedule. Pharmacists who are employed full-time may choose to pursue this option. Students must prepare a master's report as part of their course requirements. Doctor of Philosophy. Upon completion of the qualifying examination, the student may apply for admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.