M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program:
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent with a preferred overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates from institutions that do not follow a GPA scale grading system may contact Larkin University for more guidance.
- Students applying to the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program (Tracks: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology & Toxicology) must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another related discipline.
- Students applying to the M.S. in Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes program must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) in Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Chemistry, Behavior science, Business, Health administration, Nursing, Finance, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another related discipline.
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional)
- Proof of English proficiency if applicable (unless exempt)
- Submit your PharmGrad centralized online application (Deadline: July 15, 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, applying early is strongly recommended. Application fee (~$50)
Additional Admission-related Information
- Letters of recommendation should preferably be provided by faculty members, academic mentors, research supervisors, or professional supervisors who can comment on the applicant’s academic preparation, research potential, professional experience, and likelihood of success in the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. The recommendation letters can be emailed by the references directly to copgrad@larkin.edu.Ìý
- English Language Proficiency: An English proficiency examination score (e.g., TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo English Test or other university-approved examination) will be required for admission if the applicant does not meet the following criteria unless they qualify for an institutional exemption:
- Completed one full-time academic year in a degree-seeking program at a college/university where English is the language of instruction. The institution must be recognized/regionally accredited in the United States or deemed equivalent as part of the credential evaluation.
- Holds an earned equivalent of an associate degree (or higher) from a college or university where English is the language of instruction. The institution must be recognized/regionally accredited in the United States or deemed equivalent as part of the credential evaluation.
- TOEFL requirement:Â minimum acceptable score: TOFEL (iBT): 80
*English language score reports are valid for two years from the date of testing and must be reported electronically to Larkin University. LU’s TOFEL school code is D530. - International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module
- Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105
For acceptable scores of other English language tests, contact directly at copgrad@larkin.edu.
- Students who complete the MSPS may receive preferential consideration when applying to Larkin University’s Pharm.D. program; however, admission to the Pharm.D.
- Optional Practical Training (OPT): International students can obtain up to three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completing the program