MS Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Kentucky offers a dynamic pathway for students passionate about advancing drug discovery, development, and delivery. This research-focused program blends cutting-edge science with real-world applications, preparing graduates for impactful careers in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or academic research.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) degree is designed to provide training in research and scholarship within a pharmaceutical sciences discipline for students seeking careers that include a research component, such as those in the pharmaceutical industry, managed care organizations, state and local health departments, academic healthcare systems, and healthcare colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Admission to the MS program is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at the UK College of Pharmacy (PharmD/MS Dual Degree Program), enrolled in the Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Program at the UK College of Pharmacy who elect to switch to the MS path, or who receive special permission from the program to apply. Admission is competitive and is based on academic achievement (minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in required PharmD coursework), research rotation evaluations, a research proposal, and a letter of recommendation from the proposed faculty research mentor. Faculty mentors will be consulted as needed to assist the Graduate Program Committee in making admissions decisions. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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