»Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

For the BPS emphasis only, students with a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology or related areas are required to take prerequisite courses in the following areas:

• Biochemistry
• Biology with lab
• Calculus
• Chemistry with lab
• Introduction to genetics
• Microbiology
• Physiology with lab

Additional Information for International Students

• 1. Official Transcripts from the bachelor's and master's degree-granting institution(s)
     Your application requires official academic transcripts/mark sheets from the university you earned your degree in both the original language and English.
     • If your university does not provide translations of your transcripts/mark sheets, you will need to have them translated.  Transcripts must be translated exactly line-by-line, word-for-word.
     • You must submit the official academic transcript/mark sheet and the official translation.
     • While unofficial copies of academic transcripts/mark sheets can be used to evaluate and review an application, official documents will be required upon acceptance.
  2. English Proficiency Exam – International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official scores from an English language exam.
     
     Minimum score requirement must be met before an application will be considered. Applicants with low English proficiency score must retake exam to reach minimum requirement before submitting application. Proficiency scores are found here: International Application Requirements
     
     
     • Unofficial English Proficiency exam results submitted with the application must include a Student Test ID Number.
     • Students must notify the test agency to allow Chapman University access to the official score.
       
       
     •  An English proficiency examination is not required from international applicants with a bachelor's degree from a university:
       • regionally accredited in the United States, or
       • from another country where English is the official language

• International Application Requirements: https://www.chapman.edu/admission/graduate/international-students/how-to-apply.aspx
• International FAQs: https://www.chapman.edu/admission/graduate/international-students/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

If you are an international applicant and have any questions, please contact[email protected]. Want to Learn More about admission? Please contact the program office: [email protected].

The Master of Science degree requires completion of at least 36 credits. These include 13 credits of required courses, at least 8 credits of elective courses, a minimum of 9 credits of research, and 6 credits of thesis. A program of study is developed individually in consultation with the student's mentor and is designed to ensure expertise in the student’s principal field. This will give students the opportunity, under the supervision of the program advisor, to tailor their academic program to prepare them for the career path of their choice.

A full list of classes and credit requirements are available below using the academic course catalogs. 

Course catalog: M.S. Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Emphasis

Course catalog: M.S. Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Emphasis

BPS Emphasis Learning Outcomes: 

1. Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, including current research literature, policies and procedures and methodology in the student research area.
2. Understands biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences by exploring and applying new ideas to current research.
3. Effectively communicate scientific principles, ideas and research results with different audiences at an appropriate level.

PEP Emphasis Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical economics and policy, including current research literature, policies and procedures and methodology in the student research area.
2. Understands health outcomes and pharmacoeconomic research to address health economic, regulatory and practice factors that improve population health.
3. Effectively communicate scientific principles, methodological rationale and research results with different audiences at an appropriate level.