30 hours

a) 3 letters of recommendation b) Resume c) Statement of Purpose emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans d) Unofficial transcript(s) e) A minimum of GPA 3.0, with a higher GPA preferred f) A previous B.S., M.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent degree g) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required (TOEFL or IELTS). Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. For students on sponsorships by their home country institutions, a certificate of finances must be provided upon acceptance to the program. The application deadline is December 31 for the following fall.

*1 hour, taken every fall/spring

Fundamentals of Vision Science (AU ANAT-8020, 4 credit hours) Special Topics in Vision Research (AU ANAT-8030, 3 credit hours)

Additional courses may be required depending on a student’s academic and professional background and the discretion of the student’s advisory committee. Students not exhibiting excellent written and/or oral communication skills will be required to take various courses to correct these deficiencies.

Our graduates move on to different careers. Some move to academia as Ph.D. scholars and postdoctoral fellows transitioning into academic faculty while others enter the pharmaceutical industry track.

M.S. scholars are not eligible for assistantship in the departmental programs.

Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Augusta, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities which will facilitate their professional development and career aspirations.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The department and the Graduate School have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present. Students also are encouraged to write grant proposals to help fund their research and to develop grant-writing skills. Students are expected to publish their research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

All students are members of the UGA Graduate Student Association.

Other programs in Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy include: Pharmacy Ph.D. - Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics Pharmacy M.S. - Pharmaceutical Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy Pharmacy Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy