The application deadline is March 31, 2023.

Apply to the MS in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Applicants to the MS in PHSR program should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants without a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) will be considered, as students can be successful in the program without previous pharmacy education and/or experience.

All supplemental materials must be received and processed by March 31 to be considered for acceptance. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for review purposes, and official transcripts must be received by the University no later than August 1, 2023. Please make sure any items being mailed are postmarked far enough in advance to meet this deadline. Complete applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Applying early is encouraged

All applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for admission:

  • One official transcript from each college or university that you are currently attending or you previously attended must be provided. Electronic official transcripts (U.S. only) may be sent directly from your degree-granting institution to gradapply@umaryland.edu, or provided through one of the following transcript clearinghouse services:

    http://www.parchment.com/c/college/search/browse/
    https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/select 
    https://iwantmytranscript.com/

    If mailing an official transcript, please send to the UMB Graduate School’s address below:

    ATTN: Admissions
    University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Graduate School
    620 West Lexington Street
    Baltimore, MD 21201-1508

    NOTE: Packages/documents sent to us via a non-USPS carrier such as UPS, FedEx or DHL must be addressed to:

    HS/HSL
    Attention: Graduate School Admissions
    601 West Lombard St.
    Baltimore, MD 21201
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (mailed directly to the Graduate School). Please use code 5848 for the Graduate School.
    • NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges our applicants may have experienced during the pandemic in accessing test centers, the PHSR Admissions Committee will not be considering GRE scores for the incoming class of Fall 2023.   
  • Two letters of recommendation. Your recommendations are managed by the online application. You will need the email addresses of your recommenders for this process.
  • Curriculum Vitae uploaded as part of the online application.
  • Essay describing your academic goals and research interests scanned and uploaded as a supplemental item to the online application. The essay should be between 300-500 words. Students should indicate on their essay a track or specialization of interest from the list below:
    • Comparative Effectiveness and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: Research that compares different health care and treatment approaches to help patients and providers make more informed decisions.
    • Pharmaceutical Policy: Local, state, and national policies governing the development, provision, and use of medications within a health care system.
    • Pharmacoeconomics: Trade-offs in health outcomes and costs associated with the use of therapies, devices, and adherence programs.
    • Pharmacoepidemiology: Prevalence and use of pharmaceuticals in large populations as well as the health outcomes associated with medication utilization.
    Faculty research interests can be found here.
  • International Students Only: TOEFL or IELTS scores, minimum 550 for pbt (paper-based TOEFL), or 80 for ibt (internet-based TOEFL). The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7. Results should be sent to the Graduate School using code 5848 for the Graduate School.

For More Information:

All applicants must satisfy the general requirements of the Graduate School before consideration for admission to the program. For more information about the Graduate School Admission criteria, visit the website.