Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS) - Pharmacognosy Emphasis
Description
The M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences can be completed with an emphasis in environmental toxicology, industrial pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, or pharmacy administration.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30
Course Requirements
Requirements for each emphasis area are given in the respective program description sections. Each emphasis area requires students to complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of course work and 6 hours of thesis.
Emphasis - Pharmacognosy
Description
The M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences with emphasis in pharmacognosy involves the study of bioactive natural substances found in terrestrial and marine organisms.
Note: For more information, refer to the student handbook
Goals/Mission Statement
The academic mission of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, Division of Pharmacognosy is to apply natural products related sciences to the teaching of professional pharmacy students and graduate students. The research mission of the department is the discovery, design, analysis, and further development of potential drugs and the discovery of potential drug targets.
Course Requirements
Requirements for the M.S. with an emphasis in pharmacognosy include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMSC 6010 | Graduate Student Survival Strategies | 2 |
| PHCG 6270 | Natural Product Chemistry | 3 |
| PHCG 6999A | Selected Topics in Pharmacognosy | 3 |
| 5000/6000/7000-level elective courses (5000-level courses require adviser approval) | 12 | |
Seminar Requirement
Students are required to register for BMSC 6430 BioMolecular Sciences Seminar (Z grade) every semester, with the exception of those semesters in which the student presents a seminar and instead registers for BMSC 6410 BioMolecular Sciences Seminar (graded). No more than 4 seminar hours can be used toward the 24 minimum total credit hours.
A minimum of 6 hours of thesis research must also be taken to meet degree requirements.
Other Academic Requirements
A thesis based upon experimental work in the general area of pharmacognosy is required.
Degree Requirements and Expectations
Pharmacognosy graduate students must meet a high level of academic achievement to maintain eligibility. Students are expected to maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B).