- In addition, the program is appropriate for individuals who wish to improve their academic credentials by obtaining a higher degree prior to entry into Medical, Dental, Veterinary or Pharmacy Schools or, alternatively, a Ph.D. program.
- The M.S. degree program involves a mixture of coursework and independent research (or literature review) and may be taken on a full- or part-time basis. In approved cases, it may be possible for the research component to be conducted off-campus.
- Much of the coursework for the M.S. degree is the same as that taken by PIBS Ph.D. (Pharmacology) students.