Master of Science [M.S] [Pharmaceutical Sciences (Concentration in Medicinal Chemistry)] From Virginia Commonwealth University

Student learning outcomes:

• Knowledge of research in pharmaceutical sciences: The candidate should demonstrate a general knowledge of the elements of the pharmaceutical sciences and a detailed knowledge of his/her area of research, including an appropriate familiarity with the research literature, policies and procedures, and methodology pertaining to their field.

• Design experiments in pharmaceutical sciences: The candidate should demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the design of experimental protocols and the technical conduct of experimentation related to his/her research.

• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills: The candidate should demonstrate that an appropriate level of oral, written and visual communication skills has been acquired.

• Identify problems in pharmaceutical sciences: The candidate should demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the identification of meaningful problems in the pharmaceutical sciences and the design of and implementation of appropriate problem-solving methods.