Pharmaceutics

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutics program the Duquesne University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania requires a minimum of 30 post-baccalaureate semester hours: 24 credits of course work–including two (2) credits of seminar–and six (6) credits of thesis research. 

Application Checklist

Before starting your online application, please gather the following:

• Official Transcripts (Credential Evaluations Required for International Students)
• Résumé
• Essay
• Letters of Recommendation
• GMAT/GRE Scores (Optional)
• TOEFL/IELTS Scores (International Students Only)

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Tuition Information

Tuition for the Master of Science in Pharmaceutics is $1,973 per credit. More information on tuition rates can be found here.

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.