Applicants for the MS in Global Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Regulations must have a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school. The degree is also open to students with MD degrees (including MDs earned from international schools, though a WES must be included with the application).Ìý
Students may start or finish the MS in Global Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Regulations during any semester (fall, springÌýor summer).Ìý
Please follow the same application proceduresÌýdetailed below.
Applicants should reviewÌýÌýabout our application requirements.Ìý
Speak with or email Jean Westbrook before starting your application.Ìý
Phone:Ìý267-468-8559Ìý
Email:Ìý[click-for-email]Ìý
Attend the RA and QA open house either in person at Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, or online.ÌýFor information on the online open house, emailÌý[click-for-email].Ìý
PleaseÌýÌýand send it to the RA and QA office.Ìý
51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of PharmacyÌý
RAQA Graduate Program, Attn: Jean WestbrookÌý
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175Ìý
Fort Washington, PAÌý19034
You will need the following information to complete the application form.Ìý
Biographical data and work experienceÌý
Dates that you attended all post-secondary institutions (including 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the RA and QA graduate program, if applicable)
Activities and accomplishments
Nonrefundable application fee of $75 for hard copy (payable by check)
You will also need to submit these supporting materials.Ìý
Two letters of reference, sent directlyÌýto theÌýRA and QA office, completed on theÌýÌýor onÌýofficial and originalÌýletterhead (with writer’s contact information) of no more than two pages.ÌýOriginal copies are required. (Emailed or faxed letters are not accepted.)
Statement of professional goals and objectives.
A signed copy of your most recent résuméÌýor CV.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. This includes an official transcript from any semester you attended 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, includingÌýRA and QA courses, if applicable.ÌýEven if you took just one course at a school, you must include an official transcript for that academic work.
International students should reviewÌýÌýabout applying to the School of Pharmacy. Applicants mustÌýsubmit the following.Ìý
TOEFL score or IELTS score forÌýÌýand non-native English speakersÌýwho have not earned a U.S. academic degreeÌý
A course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts through third-party providerÌýÌýorÌý
International applicants should also consult with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’sÌýÌýfor additional information about visa requirements.Ìý
You do not need to submit your application and supporting materials together, but your application and application fee should be submitted first before any other documents.Ìý
Materials must be received by the following dates.Ìý
Fall (September) admission: JulyÌý1 Ìý
Spring (January) admission: Nov.Ìý1Ìý
Summer (May) admission: MarchÌý1 Ìý
You can apply to the program by printing out and submitting a paper application.
Within two weeks of submitting your application and all supporting materials, please contact Jean Westbrook (267-468-8559) to verify that your file is complete.ÌýÌý
Once the Admissions Committee has received your materials, it takes a minimum of six to eight weeks before you will receive a final decision on whether you have been accepted.Ìý
Before applying, prospective students shouldÌýcontact Ms. Jean Westbrook Leavitt (see information below).ÌýAll application materials should be mailed to the following address.Ìý
51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of PharmacyÌý
RAQA Graduate ProgramÌý
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175Ìý
Fort Washington, PA 19034Ìý
Jean Westbrook LeavittÌý
Phone: 267-468-8559Ìý
Email:Ìý[click-for-email]Ìý
Prospective students can direct questions regarding final acceptance to the School of Pharmacy Office of Graduate Studies.Ìý
Phone: 215-707-4972Ìý
Email:Ìý[click-for-email]
