Accelerated Chemistry (BS) and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS)

Accelerated Chemistry (BS) and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS)

Accelerated Chemistry (B.S.) and Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.S.)

Program Overview
This five-year program is designed for the high achieving student to obtain their BS in Chemistry and MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences at an accelerated pace.
 
Application Process
Applicants to the accelerated program will submit all application materials by January 15th of the spring semester of their third year at Rowan (nominally “junior” year). The graduate admissions committee in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will review the applications and students will be notified by February 1. Application for admission requires:
  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework
  • A complete application form including personal statement
  • A letter of nomination/recommendation from Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
For more information please contact mspharma@rowan.edu.
 
Program Curriculum
The complete program consists of 139 credits: 108 credits of undergraduate coursework and 31 credits of graduate course work. This accelerated program saves students time and money by counting 12 credits of graduate coursework toward their undergraduate Chemistry degree. Students will begin taking graduate level courses during their senior year. Due to the accelerated nature, students will only be eligible for the non-thesis track of the pharmaceutical degree.
 
Students will pay undergraduate tuition and fees for all undergraduate courses and for four graduate courses taken in their senior year. Students will then pay graduate tuition and fee rates for all additional graduate courses (19 credits).
 
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the accelerated B.S./M.S. (non-thesis) dual degree program in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Completion of all program requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry and maintain cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Completion of all program requirements for the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (non-thesis) and maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 as well as obtain no grade less than B- in any graduate course