Pharmaceutical Administration: PhD Admissions Information
The PhD program is currently not accepting applications until further notice
– posted on 10/31/08
The program is open to any individual regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or place of residence. All applicants will be considered on a competitive basis.
PhD in Pharmaceutical Administration Requirements
The minimum criteria to receive consideration for admission are:
A. An earned bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree from an accredited college or university;
B. Minimum of 3.0 cumulative point-hour ratio (on a 4 point scale), or a 3.0 cumulative point-hour ratio (on a
4 point scale) in graduate work;
C. GRE scores; and
D. Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer)) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE; score of 230 or better) for applicants with a degree from a foreign college or university.
Specific procedures and deadlines are outlined in the application forms which can be received by writing to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 500 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1291. Applicants should particularly note that all individuals are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). A personal interview with faculty members is required for each applicant. In extenuating circumstances, a telephone interview with a faculty representative may be substituted for personal interviews.
Admission criteria consist of such items as: undergraduate grade point average; graduate grade point average (if any); GRE scores; goals and objectives statement; past experience; reference letters; student's maturity, interpersonal skills, analytical skills, initiative, drive and ability to conduct research; and impressions formed by faculty members during the personal interviews. The final admission decision in the PhD program, however, resides with the graduate faculty members and hence, the applicant's personal interview with appropriate the faculty members is of vital importance.
It is recommended that students have taken an introductory financial accounting course before proceeding with the graduate curriculum. In addition, some courses in the program have prerequisites which can be satisfied by equivalent courses at the student's undergraduate institution. Students deficient in these areas may be required to take additional courses to satisfy these course prerequisites.
Please see the checklist for admission requirements to the Pharmaceutical Administration program.
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