MS/HSPA-L Working Professional Program

The part-time, Working Professional MS/HSPA-L program offers students a flexible learning option to complete their degree from anywhere in the country. 

Most learning is asynchronous to allow for maximum flexibility to accommodate the demanding schedule of a working professional. Coursework is typically completed in 3-5 years and is designed to help
advance the student’s practice site, resulting in hands-on learning through completion of practice-based projects. Most of the program’s coursework will be paired with students in Combined MS/HSPA-L and Residency track, allowing for cross-learning and networking. To qualify for this program, applicants must have at least three years of experience in health-system pharmacy practice or have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency and currently employed in a health system position.

Application Process

The minimum criteria to receive consideration for part-time admission to the MS/HSPA-L without a residency include:

1. At least three years of experience in health-system pharmacy practice or have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency and currently employed in a health system position.
2. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on undergraduate studies and a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on graduate studies 
3. Submission of CV, statement of interest, transcripts and three letters of reference (with one letter coming from the direct supervisor supporting the prospective student’s enrollment in the program).

*Applicants are also evaluated based on performance during interviews.

Application Instructions (Ohio State Graduate School)

Apply online

All items can be submitted digitally through the application portal.

• Please upload a copy of your CV and Statement of Interest.
• Transcripts: Please upload digital copies of the official transcripts from ALL institutions attended. Copies must be of the official transcript and need to include copies of both the front and the back of the transcript. 
• Letters of Recommendation: 
  For resident (full-time) applicants: We will work with the residency sites to use the letters of reference you submitted through PhorCAS. Please enter the name and organization of your recommenders and then select “no” when asked if you would like to use the online reference form and select “yes” to waive access. 
  For working professional (part-time) applicants: Provide contact information for three references (one reference should be a direct supervisor supporting the prospective student’s enrollment in the program).

Online Program Eligibility 

The Ohio State University is authorized to offer the online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Specialization in Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (MS/HSPA-L) program in all 50 states. For more information about state authorization requirements and disclosures related to online programs, please visit online.osu.edu/state-authorization.