M.S. Economics/Pharm.D. Program Guidelines
Grade Point Average
Grade point average for both programs is calculated independently and respectively by the College of Pharmacy and the Department of Economics. Dual-degree students are required to remain in compliance with the academic standards of each degree granting unit. For example, a student has to satisfy the College of Pharmacy GPA requirements solely on the basis of graded pharmacy school coursework and must satisfy the Graduate School's GPA requirements solely on the basis of graded Graduate School coursework. Six hours of pharmacy coursework will be used to satisfy elective requirements of the M.S. program. No course with a grade of "C" or below will be approved.
Student Status
During the period of M.S. studies, the student will have the status of a graduate student and will have to comply with the rules and regulations of The Graduate School.
During the period of Pharmacy studies, the student will have the status of a pharmacy student and will have to comply with the rules and regulations of the College of Pharmacy.
Granting of Pharm.D./M.S. in Economics Degree
Upon completion of 30 hours of M.S. coursework, 142 hours of Pharmacy coursework, successful completion of a final exam in the M.S. program, and completion of all other degree requirements for each program, the student is granted both the M.S. in Economics and Pharm.D. degrees.
Fee Payments
During any period of full-time College of Pharmacy enrollment the student will pay fees/tuition at the Pharmacy College rates. During any period of full-time enrollment in The Graduate School the student will pay fees/tuition at Graduate School rates.
Failure to Complete Pharm.D. or M.S. Requirement
The Pharm.D. and M.S. in Economics dual degrees will be granted only upon successful completion of all coursework and examinations.
If a student finds it impossible to complete the pharmacy component, the student who holds a prior bachelor's degree has the option of completing the M.S. program requirements. Upon successful completion of all M.S. requirements (see section B), the M.S. degree would be granted.
Pharmacy School credit given for M.S. coursework is also provisional upon completion of the dual degree program. Should a student fail to complete the M.S. requirements but desire to obtain the Pharm.D., he/she would be subject to all remaining College of Pharmacy degree requirements. Such a student will receive pharmacy school elective credit for up to 8 hours of the M.S. coursework satisfactorily completed with a grade of "B" or above.