UGA Bulletin Logo

Applied Project Writing and Defense


Course Description

The final assessment of the applied project requirement for the non-thesis M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.


Athena Title

Applied Project Defense


Non-Traditional Format

Directed study.


Pre or Corequisite

PHRM 6800


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will complete an applied project on an approved topic fulfilling the requirements for a non-thesis M.Sc. degree in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.
  • Students will gain in-depth knowledge of a specialized topic in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.
  • Students will gain scientific communication skills by presenting their project to a group of faculty.

Topical Outline

  • Conduct research on an approved topic in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
  • Prepare a written report summarizing the results of your research project
  • Prepare a presentation of your project for a group of faculty
  • Make updates to your written report based on feedback from faculty