Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the theories, principles and methods underlying the pharmaceutical sciences as they relate to the area of emphasis.
- Students will identify a research problem, formulate a research plan, analyze data and communicate findings through oral presentations, abstracts, and papers.
- Students will critically analyze and synthesize relevant literature.
The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy offers the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in either:
- Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences through the Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS), or
- Pharmacy Administration through the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences (CPOS).
Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences
The MS track in Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences requires a minimum of 30 hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including at least 9 credit hours of thesis preparation. The MS degree requirements include an admission-to-candidacy examination, a comprehensive examination, and a thesis.
Pharmacy Administration
Students who enter the MS program in Pharmacy Administration with a post-baccalaureate degree (BS or PharmD) must successfully complete at least 35 hours of graduate course work, including at least 6 credit hours of thesis. The MS degree requirements include an admission-to-candidacy examination, a comprehensive examination, and a thesis.