PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Assessment Methods

Ø Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes are provided through the following assessment methods:

Examinations, including a comprehensive exam,
quizzes,
oral and written presentations,
Preparation of and defense of Ph.D. dissertation proposal
public defense of dissertation,
submission and acceptance of peer-reviewed articles and conference papers based on the
dissertation
Evaluations of teaching effectiveness of graduate student instructors
The leadership of the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program will regularly review the structure
and content of the program and the feedback received from assessments and surveys. These reviews
will be used to provide the best possible education to students in order to meet the needs for highly
trained individuals in the pharmaceutical sciences.