M.P.A./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 Martin School. 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 The Graduate School's GPA requirements solely on the basis of graded Graduate School coursework. 15 hours of pharmacy coursework must be transferred into the Graduate School in order to satisfy the 45-hour requirement of the MPA program; no grade of "C" or below is transferred.
Internships
The 3-hour internship (PA 711) is taken in an appropriate agency in a health care setting. The resulting written analysis of the internship is evaluated by the MPA advisor. Internships will be arranged by the MPA Internship Coordinator. Internships in the Martin School will be coordinated with clerkships in the College of Pharmacy. Clerkships are arranged with the College of Pharmacy Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Student Status
During the period of MPA 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 residence, 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./MPA Degree
Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements of both schools and the successful completion of 33 hours of MPA coursework and 142 hours of Pharmacy study, the student is granted both the MPA and Pharm.D. degrees. He/She is eligible to attend graduation ceremonies at either or both schools.
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 MBA Requirement
The Pharm.D./MPA 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 selecting an Area of Concentration within the MPA program to complete MPA program requirements. Upon successful completion of all MPA hours and a final comprehensive examination over Core and Area of Concentration classes, the MPA degree would be granted.
Pharmacy School credit given for MPA coursework is also provisional upon completion of the dual degree program. Should a student fail to complete the MPA requirements but desire to obtain the Pharm.D., he/she would be subject to all remaining College of Pharmacy degree requirements. Such a student may receive pharmacy school credit for up to 8 hours of the MPA coursework satisfactorily completed with a grade of "B" or above and subject to approval by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.