Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Thesis Committee Composition and Responsibilities

After Advancement to Candidacy, a Thesis Committee will be constituted after discussions between the student and mentor.

Thesis Committees will consist of at least five (5) members:

  • The student's major advisor, who will serve as the committee Chair
  • At least three more PSC faculty members
  • At least one qualified member from outside the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department

The Thesis Committee will meet once or twice a year with the student and mentor. A progress report form will be submitted by the student to the members of the Thesis Committee and the Graduate Program Director.


*Please click here for an online version of the progress report form.