Overview

Student learning outcomes

Knowledge of research in pharmaceutical sciences

The candidate of the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University should demonstrate a general knowledge of the elements of the pharmaceutical sciences and a detailed knowledge of his/her area of research, including an appropriate familiarity with the research literature, policies and procedures, and methodology pertaining to their field.

Design experiments in pharmaceutical sciences

The candidate should demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the design of experimental protocols and the technical conduct of experimentation related to his/her research.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills

The candidate should demonstrate that an appropriate level of oral, written and visual communication skill has been acquired.

Identify problems in pharmaceutical sciences

The candidate should demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the identification of meaningful problems in the pharmaceutical sciences and the design of and implementation of appropriate problem-solving methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Integrity

Responsible Scientific Conduct

Responsible Conduct of Research

Pharmaceutical Sciences From Bench to Shelf

Frontiers of Pharmaceutical Research

Research Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

International applicants must submit their applications no later than one month before the deadline for nationals

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pharm.D. or bachelor’s degree in a related area

Prerequisite and foundation course work may be required, depending upon the applicant’s discipline

The applicant must provide a personal statement discussing reasons for pursuing graduate study

All applicants must present grades (marks) that reflect superior ability and serious effort

All non-native English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency

Individual departments or schools may have special requirements such as the Graduate Record Examination or Graduate Management Admission Test

Prospective students who have studied outside of the U.S. must provide an official course-by-course external credential evaluation as a required part of the admission process

Proof of adequate funds to live and study full time at VCU by submitting an I-20 DS Request Form accompanied by an original bank verification letter

A $70 state-required application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Out-of-State

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17790 USD / year

≈ 17790 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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