»Integrated 4+1 Undergraduate/Master of Science

Information about admissions for the Integrated BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences can be found at www.chapman.edu/admission/undergraduate/.

Graduate admissions requirements:

1. Graduate application is available at www.chapman.edu/admission/graduate/applynow.aspx.
2. Students with a cumulative 3.000 GPA or higher must apply the semester before the senior year of their bachelor's degree (i.e. in the second semester of their junior year) in biochemistry and molecular biology.
3. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with students' academic abilities.
4. A personal statement of approximately 500-1,000 words, which includes: a) student's interest in the accelerated program at Chapman; b) research goals; c) career goals; and d) academic and research achievements.
5. Official transcript from baccalaureate program at Chapman.
6. Resume or curriculum vitae.

Students will be admitted to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences on a conditional basis until they meet the following criteria:

1. Completion of at least 6 credits of PHS coursework, with a maximum of 15 credits.
2. All B.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences degree requirements are met and the degree is bestowed by the university.
3. The cumulative GPA at graduation is 3.000 or higher.

Courses Offered in Fall:

BCHM 420 Physical Biochemistry Lecture and Lab (4 credits)

Upper Division Elective (3-4 credits)

Capstone

PHS 601 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 credit)

PHS 602 Drug Discovery & Development (4 credits)

PHS 611 Pharmacokinetics (3 credits)

PHS 620 Biostatistics (3 credits)

PHS 627/627L Instrumental Analysis I/Lab (2 credits)

PHS 641 Seminar (1 credit)

PHS 692 Research Rotations (1-3 credits)

CS 621 Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 1 (3 credits)

 

Courses Offered in Spring:

BCHM 436 Molecular Genetics Lecture and Lab (4 credits)

PHS 628/628L Instrumental Analysis II/Lab (1 credit)

PHS 612 Advanced Principles of Drug Action (4 credits)

PHS 614 Biologics (2 credits)

PHS 621 Intro to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)

PHS 641 Seminar (1 credit)

PHS 692 Research Rotations (1-3 credits)

PHS 742 Immunology & Microbiology (3 credits)

CS 622 Computational Sciences (3 credits)

CS 635 BioMedical Informatics (3 credits)

 

Courses are offered on an as-needed basis. PHS courses are taken at the Rinker campus in Irvine.

*All graduate courses taken in the senior year must have been passed with a grade of C+ or above.

End of Spring: Graduation with B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Contact Dr. Elaine Benaksas Schwartz or Dr. Marco Bisoffi from the Schmid College of Science and Technology for any questions regarding B.S. degree requirements.

• Get a head start on your master’s degree by taking graduate classes in your senior year
• Receive a master’s degree within one year of finishing your bachelor’s degree
• Prepare yourself for career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
• Gain valuable skills and experience in our summer internship program
• Conduct innovative research with world-class School of Pharmacy faculty

The Master of Science degree requires completion of at least 36 credits.

For BPS emphasis, this includes 15 credits of required courses, at least 8 credits of elective courses, a minimum of 7 credits of research, and 6 credits of thesis. For PEP emphasis, this includes 17 credits of required courses, at least 6 credits of elective courses, a minimum of 7 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 present students with 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

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrates general knowledge of the elements of the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences and detailed knowledge in his or her area of research, including current research literature, policies and procedures, and methodology pertaining to the field
2. Advances biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences by synthesizing new ideas, designing, and conducting original research
3. Effectively communicates scientific principles, ideas, and research results with different audiences at an appropriate level
4. Fosters advancement of the profession and biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences by actively participating in professional activities and societies

While enrolled in the bachelor's degree, undergraduate financial aid will support students until degree conferral.

Qualified graduate students are eligible to receive assistance from the School of Pharmacy in the form of paid research assistant positions.  The University’s graduate financial aid office can provide comprehensive information on other forms of federal, state, or private funding at (714) 628-2730 or gradfinaid@chapman.edu.