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college of pharmacyDoctor of Philosophy in PharmacyHEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION Entering Class 20152014
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYNova Southeastern University, synonymous with dynamicinnovation and intellectual challenge, is the largest independentnot-for-profit university in the Southeast, and with an enrollmentof nearly 26,000 students, is the ninthlargest in theUnited States. Situated on a beautiful, 314-acre campus in FortLauderdale, Florida, the university is experiencing a sustainedperiod of academic growth, fiscal strength, and commitment tothe challenges of the 21st century.In this environment of expansion and stability, the universityis capitalizing on its strengths in such areas as academicinnovation, comprehensive clinical training, and flexibleeducational delivery systems.Founded in 1964 as Nova University, the institution mergedwith Southeastern University of the Health Sciences in 1994,creating Nova Southeastern University. To date, the institutionhas more than162,000alumni. Fully accredited by theCommission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools, the university awards associate’s, bachelor’s,master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees in a widerange of fields including the health professions, law, business,marine sciences, psychology, social sciences, computer andinformation sciences, and education.The university’s degree programs are administered through16 academic centers that offer courses at the maincampus and at field-based locations throughout Florida; acrossthe nation; and at selected international sites in Europe, Mexico,the Pacific Rim, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.With a budget of more than 220 million per year and anupward trend in enrollment, the university will continue tomaintain a solid record of academic and fiscal strength andexcellence in teaching and community service, while expandingits mission in research and scholarship.NSU mission statementThe mission of Nova Southeastern University, a private, not-forprofit institution, is to offer a diverse array of innovative academicprograms that complement on-campus educational opportunitiesand resources with accessible, distance-learning programs to fosteracademic excellence, intellectual inquiry, leadership, research, andcommitment to community through engagement of students andfaculty members in a dynamic, lifelong learning environment.
table of contentsLetter from the HPD Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Health Professions Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Letter from the Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5College of Pharmacy Strategic Goals . . . . . . . . . . 6Letter from the Associate Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D)Social and AdministrativePharmacy Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LETTER FROFROMm THEHPD CHANCELLORDrug Development Sequence(Pharmaceutics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Molecular Medicine andIf you wish to be a leader in the health professions, NovaPharmacogenomics Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Southeastern University can help you reach your potential.Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14In less than two decades, NSU’s Health Professions DivisionApplication Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16has developed into a multidisciplinary academic healthcenter of international stature. Composed of the Collegesof Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine,Optometry, Health Care Sciences, Medical Sciences, andNursing, the Health Professions Division has redoubled itscommitment to academic excellence, innovation, andcommunity service, while expanding its mission in researchand scholarship. Working together, our distinguished facultymembers prepare students for an exciting career ontomorrow’s dynamic health care team.Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D.Health Professions Division Chancellor4 Nova Southeastern University
HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISIONAs a student in the Health Professions Division of Nova SoutheasternUniversity, you can anticipate a remarkable experience. You will train,study, interact, and share faculty and resources (either campus-based oronline) with students from various backgrounds and disciplines. Thisinterdisciplinary approach distinguishes the Health Professions Divisionas unique and will better prepare you to master your discipline with asensitivity and understanding of the entire health care system.The Health Professions Division occupies a 70 million complex, covering21 acres of the university campus. The division includes eight buildingstotaling more than 900,000 square feet of space for classrooms, laboratories,offices, the Health Professions Division Library, an outpatient health center,and a pharmaceutical care center. The adjacent 1,800-vehicle parkinggarage overlooks the Miami Dolphins Training Camp.The Health Professions Division, with a student body of more than 5,800,is home to seven colleges.College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics (M.S.) Master of Science in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (M.S.) Graduate Certificate in Health Education Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics Graduate Certificate in Public Health Graduate Certificate in Public Health InformaticsCollege of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy (Ph.D.)College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research (M.S.)College of Health Care Sciences Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.) Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.—CVS) Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography (B.S.—MS) Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (B.S.R.T.) Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Master of Science in Anesthesia (M.S.A.) Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science (Ph.D.) Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant (M.M.S.) Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.OT) Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy (Ph.D.)College of Health Care Sciences (continued) Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Hybrid Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy (Ph.D.) Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)College of Medical Sciences Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Certificate in Anatomical StudiesCollege of Dental Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.) Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics Postgraduate Certificate in Operative Dentistry Postgraduate Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Certificate in Periodontics Postgraduate Certificate in ProsthodonticsCollege of Nursing Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) R.N. to B.S.N. R.N. to M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)—Advanced PracticeRegistered Nurse, FNP Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)—Health Systems Leadership Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)—Nursing Education Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)—Nursing Informatics Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.)This brochure is for information purposes only and does not represent a contract. Information contained herein is subject to change at any time by administrativedecision on the direction of the board of trustees. Updated information can be found on our Web site (www.pharmacy.nova.edu).Health Professions Division 3
pharmacyHISTORY OF THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACYNova Southeastern University’s College of PharmacyHistory of the Ph.D. Program inPharmacy at NSUadmitted its first class in 1987, becoming the firstThe Ph.D. program in pharmacy was approved by thecollege of Pharmacy in South Florida. In fall 2000, theNSU Board of Trustees in March 2008. The collegeNSU College of Pharmacy (COP) opened a West Palmlaunched its unique program of graduate study andBeach Program at I-95 and PGA Boulevard. In fallresearch leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2001, it opened a full-time program on the campus ofdegree in fall 2010. Students are able to choose fromPontifical Catholic University in Ponce, Puerto Rico.one of three sequences: (1) Social and AdministrativeThe only distinction between the Fort LauderdalePharmacy; (2) Molecular Medicine and Pharmacoge-campus-based degree program and the distance sitenomics; and (3) Drug Development (Pharmaceutics).programs is geography. Each location has a team of sitecoordinators, as well as its own administration, faculty,and staff. Interactive video technology and videoconferencing are used to provide lectures betweensites simultaneously. This technology provides for liveinteraction between faculty members and studentsregardless of location. Identical handouts, texts, andtests are used. Communication is available throughtelephone, fax, and email, just as with Fort Lauderdalebased students. All students have access to the HealthProfessions Division Library, computer labs, onlinelearning resources, and the vast technological innovations provided by NSU, which has been a leader indistance education programs for many years.In an effort to meet the growing demands of thepharmacy profession, the Nova Southeastern UniversityCollege of Pharmacy outlined a curriculum for international pharmacy graduates that leads to the Doctor ofPharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. In 2002, the collegematriculated its first group of international pharmacygraduates into the Pharm.D. degree program on theFort Lauderdale campus.4 Nova Southeastern University
letter from the deanNova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy (NSU-COP) providesa quality education to students looking to become pharmacists or researchersin the biomedical sciences and the social and administrative pharmacy sciences. Pharmacy is a rewarding, dynamic profession, one that beckons outstanding students to explore its many opportunities while taking on newresponsibilities in the changing health care environment. By providing aunique educational experience, NSU–COP gives its graduates the ability tothrive in all areas of the profession, now and in the future.Exceptional students who are mentored by a committed and talented faculty are at the heart of ourcollege. Our faculty members are recognized as experts and dedicated to providing quality professionaland graduate education with a focus on excellence. They provide ample opportunity for student interaction through student organizations, in the classroom, and in research projects.NSU’s College of Pharmacy is a member of the NSU Health Professions Division, providing studentswith the opportunity to be part of interprofessional collaboration, a necessary component of progressive health care. The college provides quality education, using live videoconferencing to three different locations: Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. These locationsprovide each student with ongoing exposure to diverse cultures and high-quality education.We are proud of our students, faculty members, and alumni pharmacists. I look forward to your application and encourage you to become a part of this exceptional institution.Lisa Deziel, B.S.Ph., Pharm.D., Ph.D.DeanHealth Professions Division 5
college of pharmacy strategic goalsGoal 1Goal 3Establish an exceptional professional degreeprogram that emphasizes drug therapy principles,concern for the patient, lifelong learning, andEstablish a recognized, self-sustaining programof research, scholarship, and graduate studies thatbroadens the understanding of health-related issues.community involvement.Our innovative Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)degree program provides the next generation ofpharmacy professionals with the knowledge andskills necessary to advance patient care with astrong understanding of the principles ofdrug therapy.Goal 2Establish international partnerships recognizedfor their excellence in educational programs andfor opportunities to participate in collaborativestudy, research, and scholarship.The COP recognizes the importance of an international presence and of offering collaborative programswith a wide range of activities. International partnerships improve students’ understanding of diversity inpharmacy practices and knowledge of cross-culturalhealth care among different ethnic populations. Inaddition to our successful, on-campus, internationalDoctor of Pharmacy program, collaborative learningopportunities will include programs of student/facultyexchange; intensive, short-term specialty institutes byinternational students and scholars in the UnitedStates; study abroad; training workshops; internships;and research collaboration.6 Nova Southeastern UniversityPioneering research, scholarship, and new discoveriesare fundamental to becoming a college that is recognized as a premier institution. The COP’s uniqueprogram of graduate study and research leading tothe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree—composedof three areas of emphasis within pharmacy: drugdiscovery principles, the development and formulationof new drug products, and assessment of the sociobehavioral and economic impact on society and thehealth care system—will further broaden students’understanding of issues affecting health care.Goal 4Establish a highly visible, successful, and selfsustaining program of continuing professionaldevelopment for students, faculty members,and alumni.The philosophy of lifelong learning is highly supportedby the COP. The college offers a variety of activitiesthat enhance professional skills and knowledge in areasthat affect the practice of pharmacy. In addition topresent offerings such as consulting, emergencypreparedness, immunization delivery, contemporaryissues, and physical assessment, we seek to continuallydevelop and implement additional innovative programming for continual professional development.
letter from the associate deanMission StatementCollege of PharmacyThe mission of the NSU College ofPharmacy is to educate professionalswho will address the pharmacy-relatedneeds of society. v ision statement: Through ourprograms of innovative teaching,service, research, and scholarship,we will achieve the distinction ofbeing a premier college of pharmacy. v alues: Entrepreneurship,excellence, innovation, integrity,professionalism, respect for diversity,service, and teamworkConsistent with the mission statementand strategic plan for NSU, the Collegeof Pharmacy places significant emphasison cutting-edge research. The Ph.D.program in pharmacy is envisioned to bethe vehicle that will foster the unbridleddevelopment of a viable and sustainableresearch program in both the biomedicalsciences and the sociobehavioral andadministrative pharmacy sciences atNSU. It is anticipated that the Ph.D. program will serve as thecatalyst in the creation of a “critical mass” of researchers, such thatthe college will be better poised to successfully compete for myriadresearch grants.The College of Pharmacy at NSU will make a concerted effortto admit a diverse, suitably qualified, and actuated group ofstudents. These students will be guided by a cadre of experiencedfaculty members who are eager and well-equipped to facilitate thetransformation of Ph.D. students into scholars who exhibit anauthentic zeal for the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge.Graduates of this program would have had the opportunity to betutored by faculty members who are nationally and internationallyrecognized for their achievements in their respective disciplines.According to an AACP Task Force on Faculty Workforce, theacademy will need roughly 1,200 new faculty members duringthe next decade. The Task Force also intimated that the shortageof faculty members is occasioned by several factors, includingthe development of new pharmacy programs and facultymember retirements. Additionally, it is well documented thatthe pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a shortage of Ph.D.pharmacy graduates; therefore, this Ph.D. program is timely andunequivocally significant. It is anticipated that it will make asignificant impact on the shortage of Ph.D. pharmacy graduatesin both academia and industry.Hugh M. McLean, Pharm.D., Ph.D.Associate Dean, Research and Graduate EducationHealth Professions Division 7
social and administrative pharmacy sequenceProgram DescriptionNova Southeastern University (NSU) College ofPharmacy (COP) offers a program of graduate studyand research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy,leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.This sequence focuses on coursework and research skillsthat address the dynamic and complex nature of theuse and distribution of pharmaceutical products andthe provision of pharmacy services. Students whoselect this sequence may specialize in areas such asSociobehavioral and Cultural Pharmacy, PharmacyEconomics and Outcomes, and PharmaceuticalManagement and Marketing.Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits,at least 36 of which must be in didactic coursework.A grade of B or better is expected in the didactic work.No less than 54 of the credits will be taken at NSU.Coursework aimed at correcting an academic deficiencyin a student’s background will not count towardprogram requirements. Graduate teaching assistants(GTA) and graduate research assistants (GRA) willbe limited to a maximum load of 13 and a minimumof 6 credits per semester during the fall and springsemesters. Other students will be limited to a maximum of 15 and a minimum of 9 credits per semester.Students will be primarily under the tutelage of facultymembers in the Department of Sociobehavioral andAdministrative Pharmacy, a group with expertise indevelopment and implementation of sustainablepharmacy services, pharmacy administration,pharmacoeconomics, outcomes research, healthdisparities and vulnerable populations, culturalcompetency, and related areas.At the completion of this course of study and research,students will be able toThe Health Professions Division (HPD) at NSUrequires all graduate students who are enrolled inhealth-related Ph.D. programs, including pharmacy,to take a series of core courses in their first and secondyears. After completing the first year of study, studentswill focus on the Social and Administrative Pharmacycore courses, elective courses, written comprehensiveand oral qualifying examinations, and research in aSocial and Administrative Pharmacy area that isconsistent with the faculty member expertise in theCollege of Pharmacy at NSU. Because of its exclusiveemphasis on pharmacy topics, the program does notduplicate degrees or courses offered by other NSUcenters. In addition, the Ph.D. program is consistentwith the criteria for accreditation set by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools.8 Nova Southeastern University demonstrate the knowledge base expectedat the Ph.D. level in a pharmacy specialty design and conduct independent research that addsto the understanding of their pharmacy specialty prepare and defend rational and structuredproposals seeking support for research efforts prepare and present lucid reports on their ownresearch, as well as the research of others
course COURSECREDITSBioethics: Principles of Life Science Research*Health EconomicsBiostatistics I*Population Health and Public PolicyGraduate SeminarTOTALPharmaceutical MarketingResearch Design*Biostatistics II*Pharmacy Management and FinanceGraduate SeminarTOTALResearch or InternshipTOTAL3333113333311333Theories of Health-Seeking BehaviorAdvanced Quantitative MethodsElectiveGraduate Research3332Graduate SeminarTOTALSocial Measurement and TechniquesScientific Writing*PharmacoeconomicsElectiveGraduate Research11231332Graduate SeminarTOTALGraduate ResearchResearch Funding and Proposal Development*TOTAL113213ElectiveElectiveGraduate ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALWritten Comprehensive and Oral Qualifying Exams332190Dissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALDissertation ResearchTOTAL81988Dissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarDissertation DefenseTOTAL8198109*HPD core courseThe above curriculum was approved by the faculty, pending approval by the university provost.This curriculum may be revised to better meet the demands of the profession. These courses are representativeof the overall requirements of the program at the time of publication and are subject to change.Health Professions Division 9
drug development sequence (pharmaceutics)Program DescriptionCurriculum OutlineNova Southeastern University (NSU) College ofPharmacy (COP) offers a program of graduate studyand research in Drug Development, leading to theDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. This sequenceemphasizes the coursework, laboratory, and literaturesearch skills that are integral to the theory and practiceassociated with the incorporation of drug entities intothe forms and formulations that best deliver the drugsto the site of the intended medical action.Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits,at least 36 of which must be in didactic coursework.A grade of B or better is expected in the didactic work.No less than 54 of the credits will be taken at NSU.Coursework aimed at correcting an academic deficiencyin a student’s background will not count toward programrequirements. Graduate teaching assistants (GTA) andgraduate research assistants (GRA) will be limited to amaximum load of 13 and a minimum of 6 credits persemester during the fall and spring semesters. Otherstudents will be limited to a maximum of 15 and a minimum of 9 credits per semester.Students who pursue this sequence will be primarilyunder the tutelage of faculty members in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, a group with expertise in pharmaceutics-related disciplines. Particularareas of expertise include a variety of drug formulations and novel drug delivery systems.The Health Professions Division (HPD) at NSUrequires all graduate students who are enrolled inhealth-related Ph.D. programs, including pharmacy,to take a series of core courses in their first andsecond years. After completing the first year ofstudy, students will focus on the Drug Development(Pharmaceutics) core courses, written comprehensiveand oral qualifying examinations, and research in aDrug Development area that is consistent with thefaculty member expertise in the College of Pharmacyat NSU. Because of its exclusive emphasis on pharmacytopics, the program does not duplicate degrees orcourses offered by other NSU centers. In addition,the Ph.D. program is consistent with the criteria foraccreditation set by the Commission on Colleges ofthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.10 Nova Southeastern UniversityAt the completion of this course of study and research,students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge base expected atthe Ph.D. level in a pharmacy specialty design and conduct independent researchthat adds to the understanding of theirpharmacy specialty prepare and defend rational and structuredproposals seeking support for research funding prepare and present lucid reports on their ownresearch, as well as the research of others
course COURSECREDITSBioethics: Principles of Life Science Research*Advanced Physical PharmacyBiostatistics I*Graduate ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALClinical Drug Development: Advanced Pharmacokinetics and BiopharmaceuticsGraduate ResearchResearch Design*Scientific Writing*Graduate SeminarTOTALResearch or InternshipTOTAL333211232111833Research Techniques and InstrumentationProduct Development and Industrial PharmacyElectiveGraduate ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALElective: PolymersGraduate ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALGraduate ResearchResearch Funding and Proposal Development*Written Comprehensive and Oral Qualifying ExamsTOTAL343211332162103Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical SciencesDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALAdvanced Topics in Pharmaceutical SciencesWritten Comprehensive and Oral Qualifying ExamsDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALDissertation ResearchTOTAL1811010811088Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical SciencesDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarDissertation DefenseTOTAL181108109*HPD core courseThe above curriculum was approved by the faculty, pending approval by the university provost.This curriculum may be revised to better meet the demands of the profession. These courses are representativeof the overall requirements of the program at the time of publication and are subject to change.Health Professions Division 11
molecular medicine and pharmacogenomics sequenceProgram DescriptionCurriculum OutlineNova Southeastern University (NSU) College ofPharmacy (COP) offers a program of graduate studyand research in Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) degree. This sequence emphasizes the coursework, laboratory, and literature-search skills that areintegral to elucidation of the mechanism of actionof drugs and the extent and character of drug actions.Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits,at least 36 of which must be in didactic coursework.A grade of B or better is expected in the didactic work.No less than 54 of the credits will be taken at NSU.Coursework aimed at correcting an academic deficiencyin a student’s background will not count towardprogram requirements. Graduate teaching assistants(GTA) and graduate research assistants (GRA) willbe limited to a maximum load of 13 and a minimumof 6 credits per semester during the fall and springsemesters. Other students will be limited to a maximumof 15 and a minimum of 9 credits per semester.Students who pursue this sequence will be primarilyunder the tutelage of faculty members in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, a group with expertise in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, toxicology,cell biology, and biochemistry. Particular areas ofexpertise include neuropharmacaology, neurophysiology,cardiovascular pharmacology, molecular pharmacology,anti-inflammatory steroids, and cancer pharmacology.The Health Professions Division (HPD) at NSUrequires all graduate students who are enrolled inhealth-related Ph.D. programs, including pharmacy,to take a series of core courses in their first and secondyears. After completing the first year of study, studentswill focus on the Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics core courses, written comprehensiveand oral qualifying examinations, and research in aMolecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics areathat is consistent with the faculty member expertisein the College of Pharmacy at NSU. Because of itsexclusive emphasis on pharmacy topics, the programdoes not duplicate degrees or courses offered byother NSU centers. In addition, the Ph.D. programis consistent with the criteria for accreditation setby the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools.12 Nova Southeastern UniversityAt the completion of this course of study and research,students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge base expectedat the Ph.D. level in a pharmacy specialty design and conduct independent researchthat adds to the understanding of theirpharmacy specialty prepare and defend rational and structuredproposals seeking support for research efforts prepare and present lucid reports on their ownresearch, as well as the research of others
course COURSECREDITSBioethics: Principles of Life Science Research*Clinical Pharmacology or Elective**Biostatistics I*Graduate ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALClinical Drug Development: Advanced Pharmacokinetics and BiopharmaceuticsMolecular and Cellular PharmacodynamicsGraduate ResearchExperimental Statistics and InformaticsScientific Writing*Graduate SeminarTOTALResearch or InternshipTOTAL34321133321111133Research Techniques and InstrumentationAdvanced Pharmacogenomics and Molecular MedicineGraduate ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALApplied PharmacologyElectiveGraduate ResearchJournal ClubResearch Design*Graduate SeminarTOTALResearch Funding and Proposal Development*Graduate ResearchWritten Comprehensive and Oral Qualifying ExamsTOTAL33219322111101203Dissertation ResearchElectiveGraduate SeminarTOTALWritten Comprehensive and Oral Qualifying ExamsDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALDissertation ResearchTOTAL82111081988Dissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarTOTALDissertation ResearchGraduate SeminarDissertation DefenseTOTAL8198109*HPD core courses**Pharmacy graduates may take clinical pharmacology or an elective. Evaluation for graduate students will bemore rigorous than for students in the professional program who also take this course.The above curriculum was approved by the faculty, pending approval by the university provost.This curriculum may be revised to better meet the demands of the profession. These courses are representativeof the overall requirements of the program at the time of publication and are subject to change.Health Professions Division 13
admissions requirementsStudents will be recruited for the Ph.D. programfrom the NSU Coll
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Nova Southeastern University's College of Pharmacy admitted its first class in 1987, becoming the first college of Pharmacy in South Florida. In fall 2000, the NSU College of Pharmacy (COP) opened a West Palm Beach Program at I-95 and PGA Boulevard. In fall 2001, it opened a full-time program on the campus of
