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PhD PROGRAMS OFFERED

A master's degree may be earned during the completion of the PhD.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must:

• Hold a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Degree holders from non-U.S. institutions should refer to Required Academic Credentials from Non-U.S. Institutions.

International applicants must:

• Take one of these English proficiency tests:

International applicants are exempt from submitting an official English proficiency score if:

• The degree was earned from an institution where the language of instruction is exclusively English. This exception does not apply if some classes completed were taught in a language other than English. Verification from the school may be required.
• The degree was earned from a country where the official language is English (e.g., United States of America, Australia, England).

The College of Pharmacy admits new graduate students for the fall term only. The deadline for each PhD program is:

• Medicinal Chemistry: December 1
• Pharmaceutical Sciences: December 1
• Clinical Pharmacy Translational Science:   December 1 

All applicants to our PhD programs use the online application provided through the Rackham Graduate School.

• Before applying review the Rackham Admissions website
• Read the "Applying to UM-Ann Arbor page and set up an Application Account
• Review the " How to Submit More Than One Application " page if you are applying to more than one program using the Rackham application

Note: Our PhD programs do not generally accept applications to do PhD work with specific faculty. The normal process is to apply to the PhD program through the Graduate School (as described).

Your application will then be considered along with all the other applications we receive. During their first year, our students perform research rotations in faculty labs, and at the end of the winter term, students are matched with a faculty member who will mentor them through their PhD studies.

• Fees are waived for U.S. citizens and permanent residents
• $90 for international applicants

Rackham will not process an application without the application fee, nor can the College review applications prior to the payment of this fee. The fee is waived for applicants to the Clinical Pharmacy Translational Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and the Pharmaceutical Sciences programs who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Some fee waivers are available from the Rackham Graduate School; for more information click here.

The following documents are required for application to our PhD programs and are due, with your online application, by the deadline:

• The GRE is not required.
• One set of official academic transcripts from completed degree(s)
•   Review this webpage for instructions regarding the submission of transcripts :  https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/transcripts/
• Review this webpage for instructions regarding the submission of Academic Credentials from Non-US Institutions:   https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/required-credentials-from-non-us-institutions/
• A concise (1-2 pages), well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how the PhD program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
• A concise (500-word limit) essay that describes how your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a PhD in our program. Please do not simply restate your Academic Statement of Purpose.
• These should be written by people capable of evaluating your academic progress and potential for graduate study. Letters must be submitted directly by each recommender.
• Recommenders should submit the Recommendation form and their letters using the online application site. This is the preferred method of submission; so please be sure to enter information for each of your recommenders on your application as required.
• If a recommender is unable to access the site after you have submitted your application, he or she can email the letter directly to the PhD program.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the letters of recommendation are submitted by the deadline. Late letters may result in a delay in processing your application. Click here for more information on submitting letters.

International applicants must also submit:

• For transcript requirements for international applicants, please click here
• TOEFL scores are sent electronically from ETS directly to the University of Michigan (institution code: 1839).
• IELTS, ECPE, and MELAB scores are sent directly from the testing agency to the Rackham Graduate School at the following address:

Rackham Graduate School 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070

• After admission to the program: The Affidavit of Financial Resources and Immigration Information for International Students, with supporting documentation, is required. This form is necessary, regardless of funding.

General questions about applying to College of Pharmacy programs can be submitted by e-mail using the following addresses:

• Medicinal Chemistry: [email protected]
• Pharmaceutical Sciences: [email protected]
• Clinical Pharmacy: [email protected]

Complete department mailing addresses, as well as program information, are available via these links.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, all applicants are required to apply online. This allows your application and fee to be sent directly to the appropriate places, enabling us to process your application much faster.

• The application fee is automatically waived for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
• Some applicants may qualify for application fee waivers or grants that are available from the Rackham Graduate School; for more information click here.

No. The fee must be paid before an application can be processed or evaluated.

Yes. Everything must be translated, and both the originals and translations must be submitted.

When evaluating applications, we look at the whole picture and every piece is important. This is why we wait until we have all of your documents before we will look at your application. Strong letters of recommendation are key.

International students must take one of the following English proficiency tests: the TOEFL , the IELTS , or the MELAB .

Official GRE scores: 

TOEFL, IELTS, and MELAB scores are valid for two years.

The minimum TOEFL score is 560 for paper-based tests and 84 for IBT tests; the IELTS minimum score is 6.5; the MELAB minimum score is 80.

No. If you have, or will have, a degree from a U.S. institution prior to enrolling at the University of Michigan, you will not need to retake the TOEFL (or the IELTS or MELAB).

The preferred method for submitting recommendations is via the online application. Those who are recommending you can complete this online form and attach the letter of recommendation online. Both the Recommendation Form and the letter are needed. You can forward the Rackham Graduate School link to your letter writers and they can download the form themselves.

Strong letters of recommendation are essential; therefore you should choose your recommenders carefully. Choose faculty who know you well and can speak to your strengths, preferably from your area of research interest. A letter from a professional, or a key educational administrator might also be appropriate. Letters from personal friends or family members are discouraged.

Both the Recommendation Form and the letter are needed. If necessary, you can forward the Rackham link to your letter writers and they can download the form themselves.

The College of Pharmacy offers a master's in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences. More information about this program can be found at the following link:  https://pharmacy.umich.edu/prospective-students/programs

This is your chance to show the admissions committee who you are. You should talk about your background, your educational, research, and career goals, and how our graduate program will help you realize those goals. Note that this differs from the personal statement.

• No. The department will use the transcript that is submitted with the applicant's online application. Only Rackham must have original, official transcripts or mark sheets, bearing the institution's official seal.
• Please note: Rackham Graduate School conducts a complete audit of each transcript. Due to the high volume of documents being audited, it may take 7 to 14 business days for the notice of receipt to appear online.

The College of Pharmacy has a long history of funding most, if not all, of its PhD students, but such support is not guaranteed. Financial aid comes in the form of departmental fellowships, research assistantships, and student instructorships. Funding for successive years is contingent upon the availability of funds and a student's academic performance for the previous year(s).

Graduate programs at the U-M College of Pharmacy are highly regarded for their interdisciplinary emphasis and are directed by faculty with international reputations for excellence in research and teaching. To learn more about their research, go to the department sites and click on the faculty links.

Rackham Graduate School will notify you to submit the Affidavit of Financial Resources and Immigration Information for International Students only if you are offered admission by the academic program. Please do not submit this form with your application.

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PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

At CU Pharmacy, we’re training scientists who make an impact. Our doctoral program in pharmaceutical sciences is focused on solving problems. In particular, the program covers the formulation, synthesis, manufacturing, development, stability, biophysical analysis, characterization, delivery, and biodistribution of small molecules and biopharmaceutical agents.

Our goals are to provide the best training for students interested in pursuing careers in biopharmaceutical drug development; conduct high-quality research relevant to pharmaceutical biotechnology; offer innovative educational programs; and to support the biopharmaceutical industry, especially in Colorado.

Here, you’ll have access to a wide range of researchers and research equipment; cross-training with chemical engineers; essential non-scientific training in regulatory affairs, business topics and pharmacoeconomics; experience with real world compounds and research and development problems; and interaction with industry scientists.

We have a strong track record of setting our students up for success. Graduates of our program have advanced into successful careers as senior scientists in the pharmaceutical industry and academia. We’re here to make sure you have the training you need to pursue a career in drug and biopharmaceutical discovery, development or clinical optimization.

As part of the CU Anschutz Graduate School, all PhD students in good academic standing are guaranteed financial support.

All regular full-time departmental faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences are formal members of the pharmaceutical sciences graduate program and can take students into their laboratories if appropriate.

On average, students in this program earn their PhDs in 5.5 years.

Applications for all doctoral programs are submitted electronically through the Graduate School of the University of Colorado Denver. After signing up for an account, select 'PhD' under the 'Academic Interests' menu and scroll down to 'Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences' and select "PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences."

Application requirements are:

• A completed Graduate School application and $50.00 application fee (Domestic) $75.00 application fee (International)
• A baccalaureate degree of arts or science from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.** One (1) official transcript of all academic work completed to date with awarded baccalaureate degree. University transcripts from other countries must include a transcript evaluation from World Education Services ( WES ). Applicants who complete a transcript evaluation with WES will have their application fee waived automatically.
• All applicants for the program should complete a year of study in the following subjects: general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, biology, English and physics. In addition, courses in the following subjects are highly recommended to supplement the student's background: physiology, biochemistry, statistics, cell biology, physical chemistry, and computer science.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from professors or research supervisors familiar with your aptitude for graduate study

Additionally:

• The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required but is optional.
• The TOEFL is required of applicants for whom English is not their first language, Duolingo and IELTS also accepted (more information on this here )
• Please use 4875 as the Institution Code so that the test results will be sent directly to our institution
• Under special circumstances, deficiencies in important areas may be made up within the first year after entrance into the program. Normally, admission to the program will be based on an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. However, applicants' recommendations, research experience and additional individual accomplishments will also be considered in the admissions process.

Application opens September 1, 2023. Applications will not be reviewed until all required materials have been received. The application deadline for Fall 2024 admission is December 1, 2023 for all students.

Admission to the program includes financial support via a stipend awarded on a 12-month basis. Based on the rules of the CU Anschutz Graduate School, all PhD students in good academic standing are guaranteed financial support.

Although a priority of the School of Pharmacy is to provide financial support to our graduate students, payment of stipend, tuition and any fees by the School of Pharmacy or by grants, contracts or gifts to the School of Pharmacy faculty is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress (as defined by the graduate school’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Handbook ) and completion of required teaching duties, core courses, research rotations, seminars, and examinations (as listed on the progress report form). We also reserve the right to review and adjust our funding policies at any time. All students are expected to work full-time toward program requirements for 12 months of the year.

Is the GRE required to apply?

What kind of students should pursue a phd degree in pharmaceutical sciences.

We are looking for bright, self-motivated people with degrees in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, biochemistry, pharmacy and other related areas in biomedical science, who want a satisfying career connected with the pharmaceutical industry. This may involve working for a company, a federal laboratory, or an academic institution.

Just what does 'pharmaceutical sciences' mean?

Pharmaceutical sciences is a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems associated with improving drug therapy for patients. It includes designing and synthesizing new drugs, developing new analytical methods to determine the purity and quality of therapeutic agents, finding better ways to deliver the drug to a patient, minimizing side effects, and assessing the activity and stability of drug compounds. Classically, pharmaceutical sciences was defined by the sub-disciplines of pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology, but most modern research problems cross these traditional boundaries. In short, a graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences is an ideal choice for anyone who wishes to work on developing new drug products and devices.

What makes the Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD program at the University of Colorado different than other PhD programs?

Emphasis on biotechnology.

Different graduate programs have different strengths. While one might come to the University of Colorado to pursue studies in any aspect of the pharmaceutical sciences, the real strength of our Pharmaceutical Sciences program lies in its emphasis on the use of quantitative, biophysical methods to address issues in pharmaceutical biotechnology. Pharmaceutical biotechnology describes a course of study that uses molecular biology, biophysical chemistry, and bioengineering methods to prepare and develop sophisticated therapeutic and diagnostic agents. These materials include recombinant proteins, vaccines, oligonucleotides, and gene therapy approaches. Students who pursue studies in pharmaceutical biotechnology might examine the stabilization of proteins and/or nucleic acids during storage, improved methods of drug delivery, analytical assay development, mutational effects on protein structure and function, molecular biology approaches to drug therapy, novel vaccines, bioprocessing, or formulation development. Students are required to take a core curriculum that reflects these areas of research. This effort has been strengthened by the formation of the Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, which is centered on a partnership between chemical engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the School of Pharmacy.

The Opportunity to Work on 'Real World' Problems

Today's biotechnology products are quite complex. Therefore, it is advantageous for students to have the opportunity to work with therapeutic agents that are in development or on the market. Due to the generosity of industrial collaborators, students in our program have access to recently-discovered drug candidates before these compounds are marketed as commercial pharmaceuticals. Each year, industrial sponsors provide millions of dollars worth of compounds for research purposes.

Partnering with Industry

In order to facilitate interactions, we have established the Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, which promotes graduate education and research opportunities by partnering with the pharmaceutical biotechnology industry. These interactions often result in the student participating in an industrial internship with a scientific mentor from the company.

Training in Financial and Legal Aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Since most of our students ultimately are employed in a highly regulated industry affected by market pressures, all of our graduate students take courses covering regulatory affairs (i.e., the drug approval process), patent law, intellectual property issues, pharmaceutical marketing, and financial analysis. These skills are essential, but rarely found in other PhD programs. For students who wish to focus on these issues, we have established a separate PhD track in pharmaceutical Outcomes within the Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD program. Students interested in pursuing Outcomes research should view the Outcomes Research webpage.

What are the job prospects for a graduate with a PhD degree in the pharmaceutical sciences?

Considering the unique strengths of our program, someone who is successful and productive in our program will find a high demand for their talents. Most of our students find jobs with large pharmaceutical companies or smaller biotechnology enterprises. Typically, our students have multiple job offers awaiting them upon graduation.

Required Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Courses

Representative elective courses.

Through the pharmaceutical sciences graduate program, our goal is to educate pre-doctoral students to develop independent research careers in pharmaceutical sciences with a basic, clinical or pharmaceutical outcomes emphasis. Upon completion of the graduate program, our students use their training to make a difference in academia, industry or government. The learning objectives for the graduate program are:

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of central concepts in the biomedical sciences.
• Understand the current concepts in basic and clinical pharmaceutical sciences.
• Read and critically evaluate the scientific literature.
• Formulate hypotheses based on current concepts in the field and design, conduct, and interpret their own research projects.
• Present research results in peer-reviewed publications and in a dissertation.
• Communicate research results effectively through oral presentations at scientific seminars, conferences, and other venues.

School of Pharmacy Graduate Degree Requirements

The following are specific rules approved by the graduate faculty of the School of Pharmacy for graduate studies leading to doctor of philosophy degree in toxicology. All other requirements for these degrees will follow the guidelines of the Graduate School, which can be found in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Handbook . The student carries the major responsibility of meeting the rules of the School of Pharmacy and the Graduate School. Failure to meet the following rules and guidelines may result in delay of graduation. ​

Student Progress Reviews

Each student will meet at least every six months with their temporary/thesis committee (starting the week before classes begin in the first year) in order to keep the committee apprised of all aspects of the student’s progress. A progress report form listing the requirements will be maintained in the School of Pharmacy graduate program file for each student.

It is the responsibility of the student to arrange meetings with his/her committee, and ensure that the deadlines listed on the progress report form are fulfilled. After fulfilling each requirement, it is required that the student make certain that the progress report form is updated by the committee chair.

Student Committees

Temporary Committees

The graduate program committee will appoint temporary committees for new students to serve for the first year. Each committee will consist of at least two full-time faculty from the School of Pharmacy. Each student will meet with their temporary committee the week before classes begin, and in March and September of the first year of the graduate program.

Thesis Committees

Students will choose the chair of their thesis committee subsequent to the successful completion of the preliminary examination and selection of a major advisor (at the end of the first year). The student’s major advisor cannot serve as chair of the thesis committee. The student together with the chair and major advisor will choose other members from the faculty of the school and at least one from outside the school who will serve on the thesis committee.

Thesis committees must consist of at least five faculty members, and will meet with the student every six months, starting in September at the beginning of the student’s second year. The graduate program director must approve the make-up of the thesis committee. The graduate program director will fill vacancies as they arise or make replacements when necessary, with consideration given to student/advisor recommendations.

Thesis committees shall evaluate the student’s progress to ensure that she or he has made satisfactory progress since the previous meeting. Upon calling the meeting to order, the Committee Chair will ask the student to leave the room to obtain feedback from the advisor regarding student progress. Upon completion, the student will be asked to return to the room and the thesis advisor will leave the room to obtain private feedback from the student regarding issues that might exist in terms of interactions with the advisor. It is also the responsibility of the committee chair to complete an on-line evaluation form summarizing the student’s progress. In case of a non-satisfactory performance, steps required to rectify the situation should be suggested in the report.

Doctor of Philosophy

In order to graduate, a student must satisfactorily complete the requirements described in A through H below as well as adhering to all requirements of the CU Anschutz Graduate School as defined in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Handbook .

A. Coursework and General Requirements

A program of study with required core courses will be designed by the chair of the temporary/thesis committee to accommodate the student’s long-range goals, possible undergraduate deficiencies, immediate research interests and the requirements of the Graduate School. A minimum of 30 semester hours of courses numbered 5000 or above is required for the degree. In addition to the coursework and requirements described below, students are expected to attend all seminars associated with the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences. Also, each year the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences hosts a research retreat. Attendance at the retreat is mandatory, unless the program director permits the absence for overriding personal reasons. A presentation (oral or poster) by each student at the retreat is required.

B. Research Rotations

All PhD students must satisfactorily complete one research rotation in each of the fall and spring semesters of their first year. It is expected that the student will meet with his/her temporary committee the week before classes start in the fall semester to determine an appropriate research rotation for the ensuing fall semester. A research rotation is one semester in length, and the student must be housed in the lab in which the rotation is conducted. The student will present his/her research findings from each rotation in seminars (20 mins) to the graduate faculty (date arranged in advance by the director of the pharmaceutical sciences graduate program). In cases where a student opts for a third research rotation in the summer, a third rotation seminar is not required.

C. Seminars

In addition to rotation seminars and semiannual presentations to the thesis committee, all students enrolled in the program must present a thesis seminar to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences that describes the findings from his/her thesis research. The thesis seminar is normally performed at the end of their PhD program.

D. Preliminary Examination

Each student will be required to undergo a preliminary examination during the summer of their first year in the program. This examination will consist of two half-day written examinations during the summer session. Selected faculty will contribute questions to the exam primarily focusing on the first year’s coursework. Students will be given the general topic areas for the exam questions at least one month prior to the examination date.

The director of the graduate program will be responsible for coordinating and administrating the examination. The preliminary examination is intended to test the student’s assimilation and understanding of material presented in coursework, and assess his/her ability to complete a doctoral–level course of study. It is expected that students will satisfactorily answer each question, but students are permitted to remediate one question if his/her answer is judged to be inadequate by the faculty member providing the question. In these instances, the individual faculty member will decide what constitutes appropriate remediation, and completion of remediation will be reported to the graduate program chair. Students that unsatisfactorily answer two or more preliminary examination questions will be dismissed from the graduate program.

E. Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive examination will be administered by the chair of the student’s thesis committee. This committee must include the major advisor and at least four other members of the graduate faculty. At least one of the five members must be from outside the School. The comprehensive examination will serve as the formal test for admission to candidacy for the PhD degree and can only be taken after completion of 30 semester hours of graduate credit. The comprehensive examination will be completed by September 31 of the third year, after formal coursework is completed.

The examination shall consist of a written examination as well as an oral examination. The suggested format of the examination is for each faculty member to administer a separate written examination that can be completed within one day. The student should meet with members of the thesis committee individually to discuss the topic areas for the comprehensive examination. After the written portion of the comprehensive exam, students should meet with each member of the thesis committee to discuss the student’s performance on the written questions. It is expected that any weaknesses will be addressed in the oral portion of the exam that is to be taken within two weeks after completion of the written portion. Possible outcomes of the comprehensive examination are in accord with the CU Anschutz Graduate School rules and are Pass, Pass with Conditions, and Fail. A failed student may not continue in the program.

F. Thesis Proposal

In order to facilitate the partnership between the student and his/her Thesis Committee, students are required to submit a written thesis proposal that will subsequently be presented orally to the thesis committee. The written proposal is typically approximately 10 pages in length (single-spaced, not including references), and submitted to the thesis committee at least two weeks prior to the oral presentation. The precise format of the written proposal is left to the committee, but it should be a brief, well written document describing the overall research plan for the student’s thesis and include relevant preliminary data. It is expected that the student’s major advisor will have previewed and edited the written proposal prior to its distribution to the rest of the thesis committee. The oral presentation of the thesis proposal to the thesis committee must be completed by March 31 of the student’s third year in the program.

After presentation and approval of the thesis proposal, the student will update the members of his/her thesis committee on the progress toward completion of the thesis research at the semiannual meetings in March and September of each year. It is expected that members of the thesis committee will provide feedback and discuss potential problems at these semiannual meetings.

G. Thesis Research

All PhD candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a research thesis. This work should be of sufficient scope and quality to result in a significant contribution to the literature. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of thesis work. See the rules of the Graduate School describing time restrictions for submitting the finished thesis. A copy of the thesis must be submitted to the student’s thesis committee at least two weeks prior to the thesis defense. It is expected that the student’s major advisor will preview and edit the thesis prior to distribution to the rest of the thesis committee.

H. Thesis Defense

After submission of the thesis to the thesis committee, a seminar describing the thesis research will be presented by the student to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Immediately following the oral presentation and questions from the attendees, the student will be examined separately by his/her thesis committee. Any changes to the thesis must be approved by the Thesis Committee prior to submission of the final thesis to the Graduate School. Although it is fully expected that problems with the thesis research will be addressed prior to the thesis defense, the thesis committee can require further research to be conducted before final approval of the thesis.

Summary schedule of degree requirements:

• First Year: Research rotations (2), rotation seminars (2), coursework, preliminary exam, selection of major advisor.
• Second Year: Commence thesis research, selection of thesis committee, coursework.
• Third Year: Comprehensive examination, thesis proposal.
• Prior to Completion: Submit written thesis to thesis committee, thesis defense.

Stipend, Insurance, Tuition and Fees

Although a priority of the School of Pharmacy is to provide financial support to its graduate students, stipend, tuition and fees for graduate studies in the School of Pharmacy are the sole responsibility of the student. Payment of stipend, tuition and any fees by the School of Pharmacy or by grants, contracts or gifts to the School of Pharmacy Faculty is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress (as defined by the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Handbook ) and completion of required core courses, seminars, research rotations and examinations.

The School of Pharmacy also reserves the right to review and adjust its funding policies at any time. Stipends are awarded on a 12-month basis. All students are expected to work toward program requirements for 12 months of the year.

Probationary Status and Suspension

Continuation in the pharmaceutical sciences graduate program is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress as defined by:

• Timely and satisfactory completion of pharmaceutical sciences graduate program requirements (A-H above).
• Adherence to all policies, rules and regulation of the School of Pharmacy.

Students who do not remain in good graduate standing (3.0 GPA or above) or maintain satisfactory academic progress are placed on academic probation. Probation and suspension policies are described in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Handbook .

Payment of stipend, tuition, insurance and fees for a student while on academic probation is at the discretion of the graduate program committee.

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For questions regarding graduate school programs contact:.

Isabella Jaramillo Email:  [email protected]     Phone:  303.724.7263 ​​​​​

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The UB Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is the foremost destination for PhD student scholars interested in challenging the boundaries of drug discovery, development and evaluation.

We invite you to study with our group of internationally renowned faculty as they advance the biotherapies and technologies of the future to improve human health and society. 

Sponsored through the university, this multi-year program provides enhanced nationally competitive funding packages to ensure the support and continuation of the next generation of scholars and researchers.

Support initiatives include: cost of broad-based fees for doctoral students who are full time and fully funded. Covered fees include the comprehensive fee, academic excellence and success fee, student activity fee, and the international student fee, where applicable.

Find out more: UB PhD Excellence Initiative.

Learn more about the many ways UB can support your career aspirations through innovative assistantships, fellowships, scholarships and other benefits.

Find out more: PhD Level Funding.

Doctoral students receive a full tuition scholarship and stipend. Additional amounts may be received through individual scholarships.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in pharmacy, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, engineering or other science
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty knowledgeable of the student's ability and capability. Evaluators should comment on laboratory research, communication skills, creativity, and intangibles in the student's academic performance. An email request will be sent directly to your recommenders when you submit your application for formal review.
• Personal statement: the personal statement is a general statement of purpose describing academic, professional, and research interests and should be no more than 500 words.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology and mathematics
• Prior research experience and co-authorship in scientific publications are considered favorably.

Application Steps

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• Our master’s programs typically take 1 to 2 years to complete, with the end goal being either gaining employment or continuing on to a doctoral or professional program. Note that master’s programs are typically self-funded.
• Our doctoral program typically takes 5 years to complete, where students take coursework early on, followed by independent research culminating in a dissertation. 
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Information for Current BS/MS or MS Students

Current students in our BS/MS or MS programs who are interested in the PhD program are required to submit a new application with new recommendations. MS students may apply either during their first or second year of the program. BS/MS students must complete their entire BS/MS program before joining the PhD program (some exceptions considered).

MS students who are accepted to the PhD program during their first year in the MS program are transferred directly to the PhD program and do not receive their MS degree. MS students who are accepted to the PhD program during their second year in the MS program are encouraged to complete their MS project and confer their MS degree before joining the PhD program.

It is recommended that students interested in the PhD program consider taking the required courses for the PhD program that are offered during their MS studies. If admitted to PhD program, students who have completed all of the required PhD courses will be allowed to take the Preliminary Exams.

Students accepted to the PhD program from our MS program who have elected not to receive their MS degree can apply all of their required PhD courses and graduate course credits towards the 72 credits needed for the PhD. These students should develop an academic plan carefully so that the remaining credit requirements needed for the PhD degree are met without exceeding the 72 credits by a large margin.

Students formerly in our BS/MS or MS programs who are accepted to the PhD and have received their BS/MS or MS degree can apply part or all of their prior graduate credits from the University at Buffalo towards the PhD. The Director of Graduate Studies will waive the required PhD courses taken during the BS/MS and MS program for these students. These students should work closely with the Director of Graduate Studies so that remaining credit requirements needed for the PhD degree are met without exceeding the 72 credits by a large margin.

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• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) program is a highly competitive doctoral degree program within the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

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Training in a highly collaborative atmosphere, our graduates gain the knowledge and skills required for discovering novel biological pathways in human health and disease as well as for the development and delivery of medications for safe and effective therapy.

With state-of-the-art facilities, funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Food and Drug Administration, and pharmaceutical industry, students receive mentorship that prepares them for outstanding careers in academia, the federal government, and the pharmaceutical industry.

This three-minute video presents an overview of the PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, showcasing how the program prepares students to become leaders in the fields of drug discovery and development.

Current faculty and students are making headlines at the School of Pharmacy and beyond.

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• November 1, 2023 Grad Gathering Welcomes Alums of PSC, PHSR, and Regulatory Science Programs
• October 23, 2023 School Names Three New Academic Program Directors

I was drawn to the PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences program by its diverse areas of research and collaborative environment. Knowing that I could tackle my research interest from many angles – including biochemistry, chemistry, and molecular biology – greatly appealed to me. PSC faculty members are very knowledgeable and have a profound understanding of their research areas. All of the professors work together to answer any research questions that students have.

PhD Program

About the phd program.

Prospective students who would like to enter the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences select from one of five specific training tracks with an emphasis in the following disciplines: pharmaceutics and drug delivery, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and biomedical sciences. We tailor our curriculum, resources, and mentoring styles to the individual needs of a diverse next generation of pharmaceutical scientists who will positively shape the world through scientific research in the pharmaceutical sciences. Students with or without master's degrees will be considered for admission into PhD program.

Texas A&M University is ranked among the top U.S. public universities and is the top university in the south and southwest states for research funding according to the National Science Foundation. With some of the most accomplished faculty across the nation, the graduate faculty also exemplifies the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. By joining the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy you will be engaged in exciting research while becoming a part of the Aggie family, a unique and life-long experience full of traditions and a network of leaders across the world.

With 25 PhD faculty members with expertise in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, as well as the social and behavioral sciences and more than 20 postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists, the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences has active research projects with funding from the NIH, FDA, DOD, NIPTE, American Heart Association, several state and national foundations, and the pharmaceutical industry. The research spans the areas of cancer, diabetes, pain, HIV, cardiovascular diseases, opioid/cannabinoids addiction, drug delivery systems and formulations, manufacturing sciences, epigenetics, nanotechnology, 3-D printing and many more emerging technologies.

Our diverse student body comes from across the nation and the world to become independent and creative scientists and develop professional skill sets through top research projects, professional development, and other trainings that prepare them to become leaders in a wide range of pharmaceutical sciences. Being part of our PhD program allows our graduate students to select one of our two campuses: the traditional Aggie experience on the College Station campus and the Kingsville campus that is located in the coastal bend area of South Texas. The campuses may be geographically different, but both provide students with excellent resources, cultures and environments in which to pursue graduate studies in the pharmaceutical sciences. The goal of graduate study at the School of Pharmacy is to develop the intellectual breadth and specialized training necessary for a career in transforming the health care capacity to its full extent.

Mission Statement

The mission of the PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHSC) is to provide a comprehensive knowledge base that leads to drug discovery, design, and development of pharmaceutical dosage forms through basic and applied research in pharmaceutical sciences. This comprehensive knowledge will afford graduates the ability to detect and correct product manufacturing issues of post-marketing adverse drug events and to perform translational research leading to the discovery and development of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Consistent with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) message of pharmaceutical current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) of the 21st century, Process Analytical Technologies (PAT), Quality by Design (QbD), and the Critical Path Initiative, the PHSC aims to provide strong foundational, educational, and research training in drug discovery and pharmaceutical product development; delivery of drugs to their sites of action; modernization of pharmaceutical manufacturing; regulatory affairs; and to support the existing preclinical and translational research programs within Texas A&M to obtain practical dosage forms that benefit patients and the citizens of Texas.   

The PHSC program will prepare students for executive positions in academia, research, education, government, industry, and related fields. These new leaders of pharmacutical sciences will identify, research, and problem-solve issues related to pharmaceutical sciences. The proposed PhD program will provide education and research training for a comprehensive knowledge base required for translational research from bench to bed side, and to identify product quality issues that cause post-marketing adverse drug events and recalls that lead to dose and medication changes by physicians. It will prepare the students to fill the voids of pharmaceutical scientists and executives in academia, research, education, government, industry, and related fields.  

Vision Statement

Texas A&M’s strategic plan supports doctoral programs. The strategic plan can be found on the Office of the Provost website . Texas A&M’s strategic planning document Vision 2020 and road map to achieve this vision with 12 “imperatives” can be found on the Vision 2020 website . The top two imperatives include elevation of faculty with teaching, research and scholarship, and the strengthening of graduate programs. The School of Pharmacy is already receiving solid support to hire established faculty with attractive start-up packages, equipment purchases, space for laboratories, and a new good manufacturing practice laboratory. The establishment of the proposed PhD in PHSC supports the imperative of strengthening graduate programs.

The School of Pharmacy's Research and Scholarship strategic goals  reflect the Health Science Center’s strategic plan and lists development of graduate programs as a key objective/strategic direction to achieve the institution’s aspirations of national ranking similar to other strong programs within Texas A&M. Additionally, during the most recent faculty retreat, RSOP faculty overwhelmingly voted for development of PhD program in PHSC as the top priority for the College of Pharmacy.

The students will be informed of the marketable skills through several didactic courses on applied sciences and reinforcing of this knowledge through industrial collaboration, and industrial internships and ultimately through awareness on absorption of workforce in pharmaceutical industries, public universities, and government agencies such as FDA and others. The students are also expected to attend professional meetings with the mentors, and they will have a lot of opportunities to interact with potential recruiters.

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Admissions requirements, application deadline for fall 2024 admission: january 10, 2024, who can apply.

Applicants to the Ph.D. program Concentrations in  Medicinal Chemistry , Pharmaceutics and  Pharmacology  must have, or nearly have, at least a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related discipline. In addition, applicants to the Pharmacology  Concentration must have taken at least 3-credit hour course in human physiology and at least one 3-credit hour course in biochemistry. A minimum undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale is required.

Applicants to the Ph.D. program's  Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy  Concentration must have either completed or expect to complete a B.S. degree in a similar area with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. The average GPA of students admitted in 2018 and 2019 was 3.6. A GRE score is required for this concentration.

We DO NOT offer a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences  at the present time.

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Application Process

Before you start your application, please make sure you are applying for the correct program concentration ( Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy , Medicinal Chemistry , Pharmaceutics , or  Pharmacology ). Check with the academic advisor if you are not sure; contact information is at the bottom of this page. Students are only admitted in the Fall semester of the academic year (Spring semester admission is not available).

1. Go to https://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/prospective-students/how-to-apply/ , and follow the instructions

2. Please review and comply with the following special instructions:

• If you would like to submit abstracts, manuscripts or other documents describing your accomplishments or special qualities, you may upload them as PDFs to Additional/Supplemental Materials.
• For the application, you may upload a scan of your transcript. If accepted, you will be required to submit an official, stamped paper transcript.
• The campus code for GRE (if required) and TOEFL score delivery is 6870 . There is no department code.
• The resume should be restricted to professional and academic achievements. A list of publications and research experiences is very helpful.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation must be on official letterhead, and written and properly signed by teachers, mentors, work supervisors or others with whom you have had professional relationships. They should directly address your academic abilities, scientific talents, work habits and personal character. Letters not meeting these qualifications will be disregarded.
• For PHOP : The statement of purpose should be no more than 2-3 pages long, and discuss your research interests, career goals, motivation and background. You also can highlight relevant achievements, and summarize your research experience. See the online application form for more details. For Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry, answer the specific questions asked in the application concisely. DO NOT upload your generic statement essay.
• For Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics or Medicinal Chemistry : for each question below (A-D), compose an answer as a short essay (300 words or less). Creat a single file containing the four essays and upload it under the Personal/Goal Statement on the document upload page later in the application
• Describe your career interests, as well as short- and long-term professional goals.
• Describe your research experiences and skills (for example, your specific roles in research projects, peer-reviewed publications, oral/poster presentations, or other research-related experiences).
• Explain the reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Medicinal Chemistry (or Pharmacology, or Pharmaceutics) at the University of Houston.
• Provide any additional information that you would like the graduate admissions committee to consider.
• Application fees (payment must be made with credit card only ) Domestic/Resident Students: $50 International/Non-resident Students: $80
• No personal checks or cash will be accepted .

International Applicants

• See English language requirements here: https://uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/english-proficiency/ . Because many of our students are Teaching Assistants, they may have to meet additional requirements for spoken English proficiency.

Transfer Students

Transfer students should follow the same application process, as specified above. Students may be able to transfer a maximum of 9 credit hours of completed course work from an accredited program, as long as those credits were not used to complete a previous degree. Transfer students can seek admission only for the Fall semester (Spring admission is not available to any students).

For more information, please contact:

University of Houston College of Pharmacy 4349 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Room 6007 Houston, TX 77204-5037 Phone: 713-743-8443 [email protected]

PhD Requirements

Graduate students in Pharmaceutics are also students of the Graduate School and as such must satisfy the general requirements of the Graduate School and the requirements of the Department in which they undertake their graduate training.

A full description of requirements of the Graduate School can be found on their website . Some of the pertinent requirements of the Graduate School and Department are described below. They deal with scholarship, residence, supervisory committees, research dissertations, and examinations (general and final).

The following include a combination of pertinent Graduate School and Department requirements for the PhD degree in Pharmaceutics:

• Residence: A minimum of three academic years of resident study is required, two of them being at the University of Washington. Residence is defined as 10 credits per quarter (A,W,Sp) or 2 credits during summer quarter. Only courses numbered 300 and above count toward residence. Thesis research must be conducted at the University of Washington, unless the research is of a collaborative nature requiring off-campus facilities
• Credits and Scholarship: A minimum of 41 credits of course work, exclusive of thesis and non-thesis research, must be satisfied. An average grade point of 3.0 in all numerically graded courses numbered 300, 400, and 500 is required. A minimum passing grade in any given course is 2.7, except required pharmaceutics courses (see Graduate Program Handbook ) in which a passing grade is 3.0. Credits earned for a Master’s degree may apply towards the doctoral degree
• Teaching experience: A minimum of two quarters of teaching assistantship experience is a required component of training for the Pharmaceutics PhD. Students will not be asked to assist more than 1 class an academic quarter (< 12 contact hrs/week). Most students will complete this requirement during the first three years in the program
• Examinations and Progress Evaluation: All graduate students must participate in the departmental examination program. An oral General Examination is required for advancement to PhD candidacy, and a final examination (dissertation defense) is required for the degree. Upon establishment of the Doctoral Supervisory Committee, students should meet with their Committee at least once a year; however, more frequent meetings (every six months) are recommended. The Doctoral Supervisory Committee form must be filled out each time students meet with their committee and once a year their Individual Development Plan is discussed with their advisor.
• Seminars: All graduate students must present a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 seminars while in the doctoral program (PCEUT 520). In addition, presentation of papers from current literature is required twice a year, starting at the beginning of the second year until defense of the thesis (PCEUT 583).

For questions regarding the PhD Program, or your application, please contact [email protected]

School of Pharmacy MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

The UCL School of Pharmacy is a world-leading centre for pharmacy education and research in pharmacy and biomedical sciences. The School has maintained this status over decades, being recently ranked 4th in the QS World Rankings by Subject (Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2023). Furthermore, London was ranked 1st in the QS Best Student Cities 2023 list, making it an ideal location in which to study.

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We are aware of issues relating to new applicants registering for graduate courses within SITS. We are investigating the cause and a fix as a matter of urgency. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

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A UK taught Master’s degree, or a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology pharmacy, pharmacology, or other relevant subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (e.g., Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa etc.) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance . This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Students work in several core research areas:

• understanding the underlying basis of challenging human diseases
• identification of new drugs and drug targets
• medicine development, leading to effective medicines with optimised delivery, and minimising effects
• pharmacy practice and medicines management, specialising in the influence of human behaviour on medicine use

Who this course is for

Our PhD programme is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality scientific training that will enable them to conduct independent research.

What this course will give you

In addition to an advanced hypothesis driven research project yielding top flight publications which change thinking in their chosen fields, students also acquire generic and transferable skills while undertaking their PhD. For example, students graduate with skills enabling excellent scientific presentation, both written and verbal, time management - an essential skill in today's busy world - and networking.

Students have ample opportunities to practice the art of networking with their peer group, both within the school and outside, as students often talk about their work within the school and many students travel the world speaking to scientists about their research work.

The foundation of your career

Understanding the approach of industry to the complex process of discovering, developing, formulating and licensing a medicine provides students with an outlook and expertise valued by employers. Recent PhD students have gone into research roles in the pharmaceutical industry and in universities in the UK and around the world. Others have found careers in regulatory affairs, the NHS or scientific publishing, drug licensing and clinical trial research.

Employability

Recent PhD students have gone into research roles in the pharmaceutical industry and in universities in the UK and around the world. Others have found careers in regulatory affairs, the NHS or scientific publishing, drug licensing and clinical trial research.

The School attracts the leading figures in the field to our diverse programme of events, seminars, lectures, debates and conferences, focusing on critical issues in pharmacy, biomedical research and pharmaceutical industry.

Teaching and learning

PhD research involves a wide variety of learning methods, but your self-directed research activities will be crucial. You can expect to be supported by your supervisor to develop your research skills, as well as learning from other colleagues in our thriving research community. 

Assessment will involve an upgrade from MPhil to PhD, and then the final viva examination.

An agreement is made by students and supervisors as to how their hours are divided between contact and self-directed study. Full-time research equates to approximately 37 hours per week and part-time research hours would not normally be less than 50% of the full-time equivalent 37 hours per week).

Research areas and structure

Research Clusters:

• Age-Related Medicines Development And Use: The cluster aims to cultivate the research in the development of medicines tailored to the needs of patients accross the whole of the life course
• Drug Discovery And Therapeutic Target Identification: The cluster aims to participate in all the stages of early phase drug discovery from chemical biology approaches to new target identification and validation
• Fabrication And Synthetic Technologies For Advanced Drug Delivery: The cluster seeks to develop new dosage forms to optimise drug action
• Medicine Use and Optimisation
• Pharmacoepidemiology And Medication Safety: Researchers are engaged in projects to improve safety and benefit outcomes in the use of medicines
• Translational Neuroscience: Researchers use a wide range of molecular, cellular and whole organism models as well as theoretical approaches to study normal brain function and uncover the fundamental causes of neurological and psychiatric diseases
• Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Research environment

Students participate in research projects in one of four research departments in the School of Pharmacy:

• Research Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry
• Research Department of Pharmaceutics
• Research Department of Pharmacology
• Research Department of Practice and Policy

An agreement is made by students and supervisors as to how their hours are divided between contact and self-directed study. Full-time research equates to approximately 37 hours per week and students and supervisors decide how those hours are divided between contact and self-directed study.

An agreement is made by students and supervisors as to how their hours are divided between contact and self-directed study. Part-time research hours are agreed by the supervisor and student, but would not normally be less than 50% of the full-time equivalent (37 hours per week).

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

Your research degree may be subject to an Additional Fee Element (AFE). The AFE (also known as bench fees) is an additional cost, incurred by yourself or your sponsor. It is levied to cover the costs related to consumables, equipment and materials etc which are not included in the tuition fee. As each research project is unique in nature, the AFE is calculated on a student by student basis and is determined by your academic supervisor.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

We post studentship information throughout the year. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/study/mphil-phd/studentships-and-funding for new opportunities.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Our diverse academic environment will give you the opportunity to develop strong transferable research skills and will support a wide range of future research and employment opportunities.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Graduate Pharmacy Programs

With one of the oldest, most respected, and most comprehensive graduate programs in the U.S., Purdue College of Pharmacy prepares students for challenging, top-paying careers in the field of pharmacy. PhD degrees are available from each of the three departments of Purdue College of Pharmacy (see below); the Department of Pharmacy Practice also admits students for MS degrees.

• Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics
• Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
• Pharmacy Practice

Students are encouraged to evaluate the College's three graduate program so that they can determine which program best suits their interests and career goals. This is one of the most important decisions a prospective graduate student can make, since transferring between graduate programs usually involves starting one's graduate career over again.

Each graduate program has certain course, examination, and thesis requirements, but the length of time required to complete each graduate degree is tailored to meet the individual goals and interests of the students. The College of Pharmacy has established a maximum limit of 8 years for completion of any graduate program, although some programs in the College may have established shorter time limits for completion of certain degrees.

These research-based degrees typically qualify graduates for work in the following research-related areas:

• performing research
• technical writing
• technical marketing
• research administration
• regulatory affairs
• government regulation

Recipients of the PhD degree are additionally qualified for academic professorships. Students obtaining any graduate degree in pharmacy may simultaneously seek secondary education teaching certification through the School of Education and the appropriate state certification board.

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Admission Requirements

The department accepts only applications for the PhD program. Although the department also offers an MS degree, applicants are not directly admitted to the MS program. However, they may be allowed to transfer from the PhD program to the MS program under specific circumstances with consent from the department head.

Transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Prior Degrees Baccalaureate, master’s, or doctorate in pharmacy or a related field.
• Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 in work for the first academic degree.
• Tests Required GRE General (verbal, quantitative, and analytical). GRE scores are optional if applicant has an advanced degree (i.e. PharmD, MS) from a US-based university.
• TOEFL 90, with subscores of Reading 21, Listening 21, Speaking 23, and Writing 22 (iBT Test); 60, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (revised Paper-Delivered Test);  Minimum TOEFL scores are subject to change. OR
• IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.5 for all four subscores, OR,
• PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
• Letters of Recommendation Three letters are required from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s training, ability, character, and potential for successful completion of the program.
• Personal Statement Required; 1–2 pages. The statement should address the applicant’s educational and professional objectives.
• Nondegree Applicants The department will consider applicants for nondegree status who hold a baccalaureate or clinical doctorate degree from an accredited college or university and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

Master of Science

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 32.
• Comprehensive Examination  None.
• Thesis:  None.

Doctor of Philosophy

• Minimum Semester Hours Required At least 96 semester hours when entering with the baccalaureate degree or clinical doctorate; at least 64 semester hours when entering with a master’s degree. At least 48 semester hours beyond the master’s level or its equivalent must be earned at UIC.
• Coursework At least 20 hours must be in 500-level didactic courses.

PHAR 461 required unless graduate students earned doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) or MS in pharmacy administration (or equivalent).

• Credit for Prior Master’s Degree:  Doctoral students who have previously earned a master’s degree or its equivalent from UIC or another accredited university may be granted up to 32 semester hours of credit toward the doctoral degree if approved by the program and the Graduate College. The 32 hours are not included in the maximum allowed transfer credit limit. A petition is not required as the director of graduate studies informs the Graduate College.
• Departmental Qualifying Examination:  Required after completion of core coursework.
• Preliminary Examination : An oral and written examination is required in the area of specialization.
• D issertation  Required. A minimum of 12 semester hours must be taken in PSOP 599 and counted toward degree requirements.
• Other Requirements  Students must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in written and verbal communications. An oral and written proposal is required before the thesis committee. A formal dissertation and open defense defense are required.
• Registration  Doctoral candidates must be registered for credit in the term when they take their preliminary examination. They must also register each semester (excluding summer) after passing the preliminary examination and until successfully defending the dissertation. Students who are taking the preliminary examination or defending their dissertation must be registered during the summer session. If an examination occurs between terms, registration is required in the term just ended.

Interdepartmental Concentrations

Students earning a graduate degree in this department may complement their courses by enrolling in select concentrations after consulting with their graduate advisor. Interdepartmental concentrations available for this degree include:

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From drug discovery all the way to clinical trials, our PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences will give you ideal training to become an innovator. Major areas of study include biotechnology, molecular biophysics, drug delivery, nanotechnology, clinical pharmaceutical sciences, and medicinal chemistry.

Admission Requirements

The normal requirements for admission to the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences include a bachelor of arts or science degree from an accredited institution, as well as an academic record which satisfies the minimum admission requirements established by the CU Graduate School. Admissions are for the fall semester only.

An undergraduate degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or chemical engineering is excellent preparation for graduate training in pharmaceutical sciences; however, no specific undergraduate major is required. All applicants for the program should have completed a year of study in the following subjects: general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, biology, and physics. In addition, courses in the following subjects will be highly recommended to supplement the student’s background: biochemistry, statistics, cell biology, physical chemistry, computer science, and immunology. Under special circumstances, deficiencies in important areas may be made up within the first year after entrance into the program.

Normally, admission to the program will be dependent upon an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. Students applying with a GPA less than 3.0 may be considered individually on a provisional basis. If you do not have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution, your official transcript will be evaluated by the Office of International Affairs.

The admission deadline for completed applications to be received at the School of Pharmacy is Dec. 1.  Given that admission to the program is very competitive, it is impossible to evaluate your qualifications for admission (test scores, grades) until the selection committee assesses the entire applicant pool.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete the following requirements:

• Two Research Rotations in Fall/Spring semesters of 1st year ( PHSC 7650 ; 1-3 credits each)
• Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences in each semester ( PHSC 7568 ; 2 credits/Fall/Spring/1st-3rd Year only)
• Ethical Issues in Toxicology & Pharmaceutical Sciences ( PHSC 7400 - 1 credit)

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Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits of required and elective graduate (5000 or 8000) level coursework and 24 Doctoral Thesis Credits (MEDC 8888). These coursework and thesis credit requirements are generally completed during the first two years of study. A typical course sequence is illustrated below under Plan of Study. After their first semester in the program, students should register for a maximum of 14 credits of graduate level coursework and/or MEDC8888 thesis credits each semester until they have completed their thesis credit requirement. Under no circumstances should a student register for more than 14 credits in a semester without approval from either the DGS or their advisor, as this entails significant additional tuition costs. After two years, some students may be in a situation where they have completed all of their course requirements and need less than 6 credits to complete their thesis requirements. In this situation, students will need to register for 6 credits of MEDC 8888 thesis credits to retain their full-time status. Once students have completed their thesis credit requirement and have met the other advanced doctoral student status requirements, they begin to register for a specific one-credit registration (MEDC 8444) the following semester that certifies the student as full-time.

Until the student has a research advisor, the Director of Graduate Study will approve all registrations. It is a program requirement that before registering each semester students must consult with and obtain the approval of either their advisor or the Director of Graduate Studies.

The Graduate School requires that students register every Fall and Spring term to maintain active status up through and including the term in which you will complete your degree.

Failure to maintain active status will result in discontinuation of student status and require applying for readmission.

Sometimes a student is admitted to the Medicinal Chemistry graduate program with specific course deficiencies. Such deficiencies need be made up as soon as possible, preferably during the first year of residence.

For example, if the deficiency is physical chemistry, the student will take CHEM 4501 or its equivalent. In the case of other course deficiencies, the Director of Graduate Studies will determine the appropriate course to fulfill the deficiency.

Each graduate student is required to present two seminars as part of their degree program.

The first seminar is given in the second year and shall cover a topic from the literature that will be either assigned by the faculty or chosen by the student and approved by the student’s advisor and the professor in charge of the seminar program.

For this seminar, students shall register for 1 credit of MEDC 8100 (A–F grade option) during the semester she/he gives the seminar. This seminar credit will be used as part of the student’s official degree program.

The second seminar will be given during the summer of the third year, and it will cover the student’s research. You will not register for any credit for this seminar.

For both seminars, the professor in charge of the seminar program will arrange the seminar schedule and will assign the dates of the seminars.

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+ Required Courses

These are the required courses for the doctoral program in Medicinal Chemistry. These courses must be successfully completed by all students. 

• MEDC 8001 | General Principles of Medicinal Chemistry I | 3 cr
• MEDC 8002 | General Principles of Medicinal Chemistry II | 3 cr
• MEDC 8050 | Mechanistic Organic Chemistry | 2 cr
• MEDC 8435 | BioAssays | 1 cr
• MEDC 8100 | Seminar | 1 cr
• CHEM 8066 | Professional Conduct of Chemical Research | 1 cr
• CHEM 8321 | Organic Synthesis | 4 cr
• MEDC 8888 | Doctoral Thesis | 24 cr

+ Elective Courses

Students are required to take three additional elective courses, two of which must be from this list. The final course can be either inside or outside of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry.

• MEDC 5185 | Principles of Biomolecular Simulation | 3 cr
• MEDC 5494 | Advanced Methods in Quantitative Drug Analysis | 3 cr
• MEDC 8070 | Chemistry and Biology of Infectious Diseases | 3 cr
• MEDC 8753 | Molecular Targets of Drug Discovery | 3 cr
• MEDC 8420 | Natural Products Chemistry | 3 cr
• MEDC 8471 | High Throughput Drug Discovery | 3 cr
• MEDC 8413 | Chemistry of Nucleic Acids | 3 cr
• MEDC 8700 | Advanced Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry | 2 cr

+ Biochemistry Requirement

Students must fulfill a biochemistry course requirement. Approved courses are listed below, or students may use other courses not listed here with the approval of the DGS and their advisor.

• BIOC 8005 | Biochemistry: Structure and Catalysis | 2 cr
• BIOC 8006 | Biochemistry: Metabolism and Control | 2 cr
• BIOC 5535 | Intro to Modern Structural Biology-Diffraction | 2 cr
• BIOC 5528 | Spectroscopy and Kinetics | 4 cr
• GCD 8151 | Cellular Biochemistry and Cell Biology | 2-4 cr
• CHEM 8411 | Intro to Chemical Biology | 4 cr
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Application Deadlines: The deadline for Fall 2024 semester admission will be December 1, 2023, for Ph.D. and non-residency master’s. We do not offer spring and summer admission.

Pharmacotherapy division only: The deadline for the master’s program with concurrent residency is January 15, 2024.

Translational Science:   To apply to the doctoral degree program in Translational Science, please visit the  UTHSCSA Translational Science site .

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Pathway Programs

The UT Austin College of Pharmacy is committed to ensuring that aspiring Pharmacy Longhorns from all backgrounds have equal access to the college through intentional outreach and engagement efforts. The college has multiple programs that demonstrate a commitment to providing a supportive and collaborative approach to student and trainee success.

• LEADER - A Summer Undergraduate Research Program
• BOOT Program - Building Our Own Talent

Visit our Pathway Programs page to learn more.

Required Application Materials and Steps

All materials should be submitted electronically. We will carefully dispose of any paper materials we receive, unless we have specifically requested them from you.

Download our Pharmacy Graduate Admissions Guide for a PDF version of the information below.

• U.S. citizen
• Permanent resident
• Former student of UT Austin
• Non-U.S. citizen
• Non-permanent resident of the United States
• The nonrefundable application fee is $65.00 for US applicants; $90.00 for International applicants.
• The Graduate School offers need- based fee waivers to U.S. and permanent resident applicants.
• You will be given the opportunity to list the name, position, organization and email address for three recommenders when you complete the application. After you submit your application and pay your application fee, emails will be sent to your recommenders directing them to a website where they may upload their letters.
• MyStatus offers a self-service feature you can use to resend the request email to your recommenders, if necessary. Use it to supply an alternate email address if your recommender’s spam filter blocks the original request or has removed the link. You can also add a new recommender or revise your right-to-view status from “retained” to “waived.”
• You must provide an official transcript from every senior college you have attended. Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on another college's transcript, transcripts must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken.
• Order an official paper transcript from your registrar’s office. Scan and upload a copy of the official paper transcript to the Document Upload System in MyStatus.
• Order an official electronic transcript . The electronic copy can be uploaded via the Document Upload System as well, but it must not be encrypted or password protected. We accept electronic transcripts from SPEEDE or Parchment only.
• Learn more about how to submit your transcripts here (Important: Please do not mail official transcripts or paper copies of your transcripts to UT-Austin.)
• Former UT Austin students will be charged an additional fee and all transcripts on file with the UT Registrar will be duplicated for your application.

Include the following two elements in the statement of purpose:

• Explain your reasons for pursuing graduate study and your academic and professional interests and goals. Please describe events and experiences that prepared you for graduate study and how your interests complement the division's faculty and research. Please also address a specific area of research interest and faculty members you are considering working with. 
• Please address any information that you believe your application would be incomplete without and that sheds more light on your unique potential to succeed in the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program and contribute to the University community and the field or profession.  

A detailed resume/CV is required for all applicants. Resumes/CVs may include a summary of your education, research experiences and interests, professional affiliations, honors, awards, fellowships and scholarships, relevant professional or volunteer experience, publications, conference presentations, and academic or university service.

Official TOEFL  or  IELTS  scores

• TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
• IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

In the College of Pharmacy, we usually admit students with much higher scores; the current average is 100 on TOEFL iBT.

• Scores must be sent to the university by the testing agency (self-reported scores are not accepted). The Educational Testing Service (ETS) institution code for UT Austin is 6882. There is no institutional code for the IELTS examination. To fulfill the requirement with scores from the IELTS, please use the IELTS electronic score delivery service to send your scores to the “University of Texas at Austin” account.
• *International applicants who are from a  qualifying country  are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, applicants are exempt from the requirement if they possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or a  qualifying country . The requirement is not waived for applicants who have earned a master’s—but not a bachelor’s—degree from a similar institution. Unsure if you qualify for an exemption? Contact [email protected]
• The GRE is not required for our application, however if you wish to submit your GRE scores, you should request an official report of GRE scores to be sent from the testing agency to The University of Texas at Austin. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) institution code for UT Austin is 6882.
• Scores must be received by The University of Texas no later than one week after the application deadline and it can often take up to three to four weeks for the University to receive and process the scores after you request them. Please plan accordingly.

Step 1 : Submit your application through ApplyTexas.org

• For “Area of Interest,” you must select one of the division specific tracks : Health Outcomes, Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery, Pharmacology & Toxicology, or Pharmacotherapy.
• Be sure to answer the question on the application listing two to three faculty from the division you would like to work with
• Please answer the question giving your previous field of study and previous degrees
• The ApplyTexas application is also where you will provide three names and email addresses of people who will write letters of recommendation for you.

Step 2 : Pay the application fee

Step 3 : Upload your transcripts , CV , and statement of purpose to MyStatus

• Within 48 hours of submitting your application through ApplyTexas, you will receive an email from the Graduate & International Admission Center (GIAC) directing you to a status check website (MyStatus) with further instructions. You will be assigned an electronic identifier ( EID ), which will allow you to upload your required application materials. Please take careful note of the EID and password as you will need these later to check your admission status.

Step 4 : (International applicants only*) Send an official score report for the  TOEFL  or  IELTS  

• *International applicants who are from a  qualifying country  are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, applicants are exempt from the requirement if they possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or a  qualifying country . The requirement is not waived for applicants who have earned a master’s—but not a bachelor’s—degree from a similar institution.

Step 5 : Visit  My Status  (UT EID required) to monitor your application status . 

• Is my application complete?
• Have you received my letters of recommendation? How can I change my recommenders?
• Did you receive my test scores?
• Why was my transcript declined?

Once all of your application materials are uploaded and completed, the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) will refer your application to our college. This initial review process by GIAC will take about 1-2 weeks. Your application status will say “In Review” until our program has made a final decision on your application.

Important Notes

• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.
• All materials should be submitted electronically. We will carefully dispose of any paper materials we receive, unless we have specifically requested them.
• We do not evaluate applications on a rolling basis. An application is evaluated on its own merits and in comparison to all the applications for a given year. Review typically begins in late December, with decisions made by early spring.
• Please take note of the EID and password that you will receive 24-48 hours after submitting your application. You will need these later to check your admission status.
• Check MyStatus to see what materials you have left to upload, see if your test scores have arrived, send reminders to your letter writers, and more.

Graduate Admissions

Pharmacy (MS or PhD)

The MS and the PhD in Pharmacy are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Pharmacy. Subprograms for graduate research and courses include Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics, Health Services Research, and Pharmaceutics.

The graduate program in Pharmacy strongly emphasizes admission to the PhD degree program. Admission with the objective of an MS degree is only approved in special circumstances, and students seeking this degree are encouraged to contact the graduate program in Pharmacy before applying.

Applicants must meet the  Admission Requirements of the Graduate College  and the requirements of the department offering the degree program (review the department's website or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).

Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

Most Pharmacy PhD students are provided financial assistance in the form of a graduate assistantship. The assistantship covers tuition and fees and provides a monthly stipend.  The assistantship cannot be applied for but is offered at the time of admission.

Fall semester—March 15 or until the program is filled (Feb. 1 priority date to be considered for financial aid)

Admissions are made for Fall Semester only.  On rare occasions, admission will be granted for the spring or summer session.

Pharmaceutics or Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics PhD Programs

• Complete the  BioMedCAS application  and pay the application fee.
• Follow the directions on the  BioMedCAS application website  for submitting supporting documents, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
• The EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE is:  FEBRUARY 1st.  The FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE is:  MARCH 15th.

Supporting Documents

• Transcripts (Minimum GPA is 3.0)
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• TOEFL or iELTS test scores
• GRE test is  optional . If it will enhance your application, you may submit a GRE test score, however, a GRE is  not  required.
• It is not necessary to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo score if you have a U.S. Master's Degree.
• It is  not necessary  to submit a WES Transcript evaluation.

We are not currently admitting students to the  Master's Program . It is not necessary to have first earned a Master's to be eligible to apply to the PhD program.

Health Services Research PhD Program

• Complete a  University of Iowa Graduate Admissions  application.
• After you complete the application and pay the application fee ($60 for domestic: $100 international), you will receive a HawkID and Login. 
• Login to the University of Iowa Admissions portal.  Upload supporting documents there.

The graduate application process has two steps

• You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation. A few programs require materials be sent directly to them. However, almost all supplemental material can and should be uploaded from your Admissions Profile in MyUI , our online service center for applicants and students. You can only access this AFTER you have submitted your application.
• International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements .
• Once recommended for admission, international students must send a  Financial Statement .
• Your official GRE scores from Education Testing Service (the University’s institutional code is 6681). (Optional)

Pharmaceutics or Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics PhD Programs :

Health Services research PhD Program :

• Complete a  University of Iowa Graduate Admissions  application and pay the $60 application fee ($100 for international students).

College of Pharmacy The University of Iowa 115 S Grand Ave; Suite 306-1 Iowa City, IA 52242  [email protected] 1-319-335-8797

Enrollment Management The University of Iowa 2900 University Capitol Centre 201 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, IA 52242 [email protected] 1-319-335-1523

Graduate Studies

College of pharmacy, student tools, faculty resources, research departments, research centers, phd in pharmacotherapy outcomes research & health policy.

The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, with state-of-the-art classroom, research and library facilities available to students pursuing graduate education. The Department of Pharmacotherapy has a long, rich history in the provision of high quality post-graduate training for pharmacy practitioners and outcomes researchers. Students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Program are highly motivated with backgrounds in a pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, health economics, or other healthcare field.

Students graduate with core competencies in health economics, epidemiology, research design, and statistics. They are also prepared to be independent outcomes researchers trained to generate evidence to support health policy decisions regarding pharmaceuticals and related technologies. Graduates of our program currently apply these sills in a broad range of career settings including the pharmaceutical industry, academia, institutional pharmacy, community pharmacy, and managed care organizations.

We require a statement of purpose, CV, transcripts, score reports (GRE for US applicants and GRE and TOEFL for International applicants) and three letters of recommendation from all applicants.

PhD in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research

Our PhD in Outcomes Research program offers students a unique opportunity to  study pharmacotherapy outcomes research  in the context of a sophisticated academic health science center. 

Nancy Nickman, MS, PhD, RPh

Director, Graduate Program

Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry together with the Dean's Office have developed a pathway for students who are interested in simultaneously pursuing a Pharm.D and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. This program is intended for students who are interested in a career in basic or clinical research for the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical therapies. It is constructed to intersperse the core curriculum requirements of the Ph.D. program into the curriculum of the Pharm.D. program, making course substitutions where feasible. In doing this, we minimize curriculum redundancy between the two programs while ensuring that the student is adequately prepared for the demands of both degree programs.

During the joint program pathway, students undertake research in the summers between their P1-P3 years. Students are also expected to use at least one clerkship rotation for research. The program is structured so that students can take their Ph.D. qualification exams during their P5 year and their pharmacy licensure exam at the normal time after completion of the P4 year. Following P4 year, the students engage in full time research to complete the Ph.D. program.

Students who are interested in pursuing this pathway should apply to the Pharm.D. program first. Students are accepted into the Ph.D. program during their P1 year if the student meets the program admissions criteria and there is appropriate research mentoring and support for the student. Interested students should contact the  Director of Graduate Admissions  in the  Department of Medicinal Chemistry  for application procedures and information.

Students enter directly into the Pharm.D./PhD program. Curriculum based on application to the Med Chem program during the P1 year. First class would be summer rotations

International Students . International students are encouraged to apply to either of the Interdepartmental Graduate Programs as appropriate. Students interested in research in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry would then join a Medicinal Chemistry laboratory in their second year.

Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry

Graduate studies in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry are dedicated to research and education at the interface of the chemical and biological sciences.

Mailing Address and Links to Forms

Terri Elder-Hale

Department of Medicinal Chemistry 30 South 2000 East, 307 SKH Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5820 University of Utah Phone: (801) 581-5581

Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Toxicology

The Graduate Program in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Utah offers training for the Ph.D. degree. Since 1948, more than two hundred individuals have been trained by this program. Our graduate students (see  current graduate students  page) hail from all regions of the country, and enjoy close working relationships with their faculty mentors, rich and diverse research opportunities, and flexible programs of study based on their individual needs and interests. Students gain didactic teaching and public speaking experience by participating in our professional teaching, journal club and seminar programs.

Students generally enter the PhD Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology through the Bioscience PhD Programs of Biological Chemistry or Molecular Biology www.bioscience.utah.edu . or via the Interdepartmental Program in Neuroscience  www.neuroscience.med.utah.edu . 

PhD Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology

For additional information regarding the Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology, please contact:

Melaney Mckellar, Administrative Manager Phone: 801-213-6440 Email:   [email protected]

Dr. Philip Moos, Director of Graduate Studies Phone:  801-585-5952 Email:  [email protected]

Molecular Pharmaceutics

The Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics offers a Ph.D. degree program through the Graduate School of the University of Utah. The program seeks to prepare graduate students to function independently, competently and technically in a variety of settings including academic, research, administrative, business management, legal, regulatory and investment career tracks.  This goal is accomplished through formal didactic courses, seminars and journal clubs, laboratory research rotations, and dissertation research. Every attempt is made by the faculty to help the student complete the program in a timely fashion. Typically, students graduate within 5 years of entering the program, although the nature of some projects and approaches requires a longer time commitment for full completion of the dissertation work.

PhD Molecular Pharmaceutics

The department of Molecular Pharmaceutics is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive campus community of students from every financial background. 

Hallie McCarthy Graduate Student Coordinator Phone: 801-581-6731

PharmD/PhD Pathway

The Departments of Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Pharmacotherapy together with the Dean's Office, have developed a pathway for students who are interested in simultaneously pursuing a Pharm.D and a Ph.D. This program is intended for students who are interested in a career in basic or clinical research. It is constructed to intersperse the core curriculum requirements of the Ph.D. program into the curriculum of the Pharm.D. program, making course substitutions where feasible. In doing this, we minimize curriculum redundancy between the two programs while ensuring that the student is adequately prepared for the demands of both degree programs.

PHARMD/PHD PATHWAY

Students can explore their enthusiasm for a career in basic or clinical research by enrolling in a supervised, paid research project with a faculty mentor during their P1 summer. At the end of the  P-SURF program , students can decide whether or not to continue working on the same (or related) research project with the same (or different) mentor during their P2 year. At the end of the P2 year, student and advisor can then choose whether or not to transition the project into the student’s required PharmD project in the P3 & P4 years.

James Herron, Ph.D.

Executive Associate Dean, Professional Education

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"After researching the UI’s rankings, research strengths, and faculty projects and publications, I was confident that I found the ideal place to further my career. A colleague who completed his degree at the UI College of Pharmacy told me I would not be disappointed"   -Wesam Ismail, PhD Candidate

Where do our Graduate Students Go?

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All students admitted through the Pharmaceutical & Translational Sciences (PHTS) Program will take a set of foundation core courses in addition to courses specific to each track. Students must complete all core courses (foundation and track-specific) before advancing to candidacy.

Program Learning Objectives

The Program Learning Objectives for the Pharmaceutical & Translational Sciences (PHTS) Program are available  here .

Unit/Course Requirements

A minimum of 60 units of graduate course credits is required for the Ph.D., including course work, and research and dissertation units. At least 24 units of formal course work are required at the 500 level or above (see Course Offerings below), exclusive of directed research. No more than 8 units of 794 Doctoral Dissertation may be applied toward the Ph.D. degree. Students must complete the first year PHTS foundation curriculum as well as course requirements for their specific Ph.D. program track. Additional course work relevant to the research interests of the student may be required by the student’s guidance committee or by the student’s faculty adviser. A minimum of 12 of the 24 units is to be taken in courses in the student’s chosen track. Of the total 60 units, 36 units may be fulfilled with other courses, directed research and dissertation.

Student Teaching

Teaching experience is considered an integral part of the training of graduate students. Thus, each Ph.D. student is given the opportunity to participate in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) teaching program of the school. Most students will be supported as teaching assistants during their first two years in the PhD program.

Graduate Seminar

All first-year PhD candidate students are required to attend departmental and other scheduled School-wide seminars. Students who have passed their qualifying exam are required to present at least one departmental seminar per year.

Qualifying Examination

Students will be required to pass a qualifying exam by the end of the 1st semester of their third academic year in the program. Before permission is granted to sit for the qualifying examination, all students must complete the 24 required units as stated above, with no grades lower than “C” and with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Final evaluation of the examination is determined by a consensus of the guidance committee. If a student fails, it is at the discretion of the committee to allow the student to repeat the examination within 60 days. The program has the option to dismiss the student from the program with or without the option of a terminal masters degree after the first or second failure.

Individual Development Plan (IDP)

All PhD students regardless of their chosen tracks/PhD programs are required to complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and a Curriculum Vitae annually at the end of each year of matriculation. IDPs are intended to serve as a tool to facilitate communication between trainees and their advisors. The student will meet with his/her advisor and IDP committee to systematically identify training needs and competencies, establish goals and take stock of year‐by‐year progress during the PhD years; and to plan and prepare for their post‐PhD future while they are in graduate school. The IDP committee is comprised of the student’s primary advisor (or Program Chair if the student does not yet have an advisor at the end of the first year) along with two other members from the student’s qualifying or dissertation committee (see below), with the option of substituting one of the committee members with a professional from the student’s career of interest.

Thesis/Dissertation

Each student must satisfactorily complete a thesis/dissertation, based on an original investigation, under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Presentation and oral defense of an acceptable dissertation is required for PhD candidates.

PHTS Foundation Core Curriculum

All students in the Pharmaceutical & Translational Sciences (PHTS) program are strongly urged to take a foundation core of classes and seminars (total 24 units). These courses are designed to introduce students to various areas of pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, mechanisms of disease, drug development and disease, a broad range of pharmaceutical sciences research methods, and to build a solid foundation in scientific writing, biostatistics, literature evaluation, and ethical conduct in research. The core courses for all students, regardless of track, include:

• MPTX 502 – Pharmacology (4 units, Fall)
• PSCI 556 – Principal Research Approaches and Scientific Writing (4 units, Fall)
• INTD 500 – Ethics and Accountability in Biomedical Research (or equivalent course that satisfies NIH RCR requirements) (1 unit, Summer)
• PM 510L* – Principles of Biostatistics (or equivalent course) (4 units, Spring)
• MPTX 500 – Cell Signaling/Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology I (4 units, Spring or Fall),
• PSCI 665 – Drug Transport and Delivery (4 units, Spring)
• CXPT 609 – Preclinical Experimental Therapeutic Drug Development) (4 units, Spring or Fall)

Additional Course Offerings:

Graduate students are expected to possess knowledge in various areas of pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, mechanisms of disease, drug development and efficacy. To reach the required 24 units of course work, the student can take more than one of the track courses, and any of the approved courses listed below, as well as other individualized program selected offerings approved by PHTS and the student’s adviser.

• CXPT 610 Experimental and Clinical Drug Metabolism and Transport
• CXPT/PHRD 664 Clinical Problem Solving
• MPTX 510 Topics in Pharmacology: The Other Side of Drugs
• MPTX 517 Clinical Trial Design (* cross-list with CXPT)
• MPTX 520 Toxicology and the Media
• PSCI 501 Drugs: Principles of ADME and Bioavailability
• PSCI 502 Drugs: Principles of Therapeutic Mechanisms
• PSCI 515 Drugs: Genetics and Pharmacogenetics
• PSCI 557 Methods in Chemical Biology
• PSCI 599 Computational Drug Design
• PSCI 599 Medical Marijuana and Other Legal Plant Medicines
• PSCI 655 Immunopharmaceutics
• PSCI 662 Advanced Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
• PSCI 667 Intracellular Drug Delivery and Targeting
• RSCI 533 Safety Evaluation during Drug Development
• RSCI 603 Managing Complex Projects

The following are graduate courses offered for the Health Sciences Campus as “campus-wide” general courses. Any of these courses can be taken with approval of the student’s adviser and applied towards the 24 units of required coursework.

• INTD 500 Ethics and Accountability in Biomedical Research
• INTD 504 Molecular Biology of Cancer
• INTD 531 Cell Biology
• INTD 549 Protein Chemistry – Structure and Function
• INTD 561 Molecular Biology
• INTD 572 Systems Physiology and Disease
• PATH 575 Frontiers of Pathology

Course Catalogue

For Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI) and Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology (MPTX) and Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (CXPT) courses, see the  School of Pharmacy courses of instruction.

For Interdepartmental (INTD) and Physiology and Biophysics (PHBI) courses, see  Keck School of Medicine catalogue.

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Pharmacology, PhD

School of medicine.

The Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences hosts the Pharmacology Graduate Program, which offers a program of study and research leading to the Ph.D. degree. Research training opportunities within the program cover a broad spectrum of biomedical sciences including chemical biology, immunology, virology, cancer, and neuroscience. The mission of departmental research is to understand the molecular processes underlying physiology and pathology, and to apply this knowledge to discovering new drug targets and developing novel therapeutics. Within the program, students may choose to focus their efforts in any of a large number of specific research areas including signal transduction, structural biology and drug design, NMR spectroscopy, molecular genetics, cancer chemoprevention, viral immunosuppression, cancer immunology, cell-mediated immunity, mechanisms of HIV infection, vaccine development, glycobiology, biomedical mass spectrometry, clinical pharmacology, drug delivery, anti-parasite drug development, histone acetylation and gene regulation, melatonin and circadian rhythm, drug metabolism, Vitamin D pharmacology, natural product biosynthesis, telomerase and chromosome stability, T cell activation and tolerance, DNA repair, DNA topoisomerases, molecular imaging, and the clinical pharmacology of cardiovascular agents. The department is also pleased to host students and award doctoral degrees to M.D./Ph.D. degree candidates and students in other Ph.D. graduate programs in which Pharmacology faculty participate (Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Pathobiology).

Financial Support

Financial support covering normal living costs, individual medical insurance, and tuition is provided.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a B.A. or B.S. degree with a major in any of the biological or physical sciences. Entering students are expected to have completed college-level courses in chemistry (inorganic, organic, and physical), calculus, and physics; a strong background in biochemistry is particularly desirable. A completed application form, at least three letters of recommendation, undergraduate transcripts, and a statement of interest must be received by December 8th.

Program Requirements

Students in the Pharmacology program must successfully complete the following courses:

Students must also take two advanced elective courses selected from those offered by this or other departments. Students are able to select a course of studies uniquely suited to their own career goals.

During their first year of study, students will complete ~10-week research rotations in addition to their coursework. They will initiate dissertation research by the end of their first year and complete elective courses relevant to their developing interests in subsequent years of training.

During the second year of study, students will be required to pass a qualifying examination conducted as prescribed by the Doctor of Philosophy Board of the University. This examination will probe the depth and breadth of the student’s knowledge of the biomedical subjects taught in the core courses.

The candidate is required to present a written dissertation based on original research undertaken while in residence as a graduate student and to present a departmental seminar describing the thesis research.

Combined M.D.-Ph.D. Degrees

Students seeking admission to or who are already participating in the M.D. program in the School of Medicine may participate in a program leading to both the M.D. and the Ph.D. degrees.

Admission office: +7(910)737-2741 [email protected]

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The Faculty of Pharmacy was established in 1936. Today it is comprised of 17 chairs.

The Faculty of Pharmacy provides undergraduate education in Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Bioengineering&Bioinformatics. The degree in Pharmacy is granted to students after the completion of their degree program, which lasts 5 years in full-time studying. The full-time degree program in Bioengineering&Bioinformatics lasts 5 years. About 300 students graduate each year.

The Faculty of Pharmacy also offers PhD fellowships, with the PhD program lasting 3-4 years, other doctoral programs and continuing education courses.

The Faculty is headed by the Dean I. I. Krasnyuk, Pharm.D.

The Faculty includes professors, academicians and corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Most faculty members have PhD, Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Pharmacy research degrees.

• Chair of Analytical, Physical and Colloid Chemistry
• Chair of Botany
• Chair of Biotechnology
• Chair of Medical and Biological Chemistry
• Chair of Pharmacoeconomics and Administration
• Chair of Organic Chemistry
• Chair of Pharmaceutical Technology
• Chair of Pharmacognosy
• Chair of Pharmacology
• Chair of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry
• Chair of Pathology

The following chairs provide continuing education programs in pharmacy:

• Chair of Analytical and Forensic Toxicology
• Chair of Medicinal Production Management and Distribution
• Chair of Pharmacoeconomics and Management
• Chair of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmacology
• Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
• Chair of Pharmacy

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Direction : Pharmacy Certificate, degree or qualification:  Pharmaceutical Chemist Level:  Specialist’s Degree Subject:  Pharmacy Code:  33.05.01 Language of instruction:  Russian, English

The education program is focused on training of pharmaceutical chemists able to carrying out self-dependent pharmaceutical practice. Training is practice-oriented and is aimed at formation of common cultural and professional competencies which let providing drug circulation in accordance with the requirements and regulations.

Program staffing: doctors and candidates of sciences, academicians of the Russian Academy of Science, leading specialists of healthcare and medical insurance system.

Features of implementation:

– laboratories, equipped with high-tech equipment,

– interactive study technologies, use of multimedia equipment and internet communication, practical training with the help of simulation technologies.

Potential and actual business partners: pharmaceutical organizations, bodies of surveillance and control in the sphere of pharmacy, healthcare management bodies of various levels, medical insurance companies.

Graduates of the program are in demand in organizations of surveillance and control in the sphere of pharmacy, public national and international health protection organizations, professional pharmaceutical associations. The program provides possibility to learn one or more additional vocational programs, to get simultaneously a second or continued higher education. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to easily design their professional career, in particular to study in Residency and for a Ph.D. degree.

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Haslam College of Business and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Pharmacy collaboratively offer a dual degree program leading to the conferral of the Master of Business Administration and the Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. This program is a unique partnership and collaboration of two components of the statewide University of Tennessee System that combines the strengths of two nationally highly-ranked programs. The dual program saves the student approximately 18 credit hours over the time that would be required to earn both degrees independently.

The establishment of the dual program addresses the critical need for the pharmacist executive who is trained in business fundamentals with the analytical, technical, management, and economic decision-making skills to operate within the contemporary economic and health care environments. The objective of the dual degree program is to prepare graduates to take leading management roles within a variety of health care sectors related to administrative decision-making on the use of medicines. The career opportunities for the successful graduate include management and ultimately leadership positions in institutional pharmacies as part of healthcare-systems, retail pharmacies with corporate management, pharmacy benefit management companies, third-party health care payers, managed care organizations, state and federal governments, the pharmaceutical industry, and pharmaceutical consulting firms among others. The advantage for the business-skilled pharmacist is the blend of pharmacotherapy insight with the business acumen to contribute and make informed economic decisions on medicines.

Option Available

Business Administration  (Course Only without Comprehensive Exams)

Campus Code

Knoxville Campus

Admissions Standards/Procedures

• The admissions requirements for both programs must be satisfied in order to participate in the dual-degree program.
• At least one semester before the student intends to begin MBA courses, the student pharmacist should declare his or her interest in applying to the dual degree program, fulfill the admission requirements for the UT MBA program, and submit an application for admission.
• After the MBA application deadline of February 1, applications by United States citizens and permanent residents will be considered only as space allows.
• possess an undergraduate degree, complete their second through fourth years of the Pharm.D. program at the College’s Knoxville campus, and
• take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) to be considered for admission.
• Students accepted for both the Pharm.D. and MBA programs will be assigned to an advisor from the Pharm.D. program and another from the MBA program to guide decisions on elective courses in both curricula.
• These advisors will be responsible for course approval and supervision of the student’s progress through the dual program.

Academic Standards

• The dual degree candidate must satisfy the academic standards required by both individual programs: the  UT Haslam College of Business Full-Time MBA program   and the  UTHSC College of Pharmacy PharmD program .

Credit Hours Required

172 graduate credit hours

Required Courses

Haslam College of Business Courses (30 credit hours)

• ACCT 505 - Financial Accounting I
• ACCT 506 - Managerial Accounting I
• BZAN 505 - Operations Management
• BZAN 506 - Prescriptive Modeling
• ECON 505 - Economics of Strategy
• ECON 506 - Market Forces in Global Environment
• FINC 505 - Financial Management I
• FINC 506 - Financial Management II
• MGT 505 - Leading Complex Organizations
• MGT 506 - Competitive Strategy
• MARK 505 - Marketing Strategy I
• MARK 506 - Marketing Strategy II
• SCM 505 - Supply Chain Management Strategy, Customer Value, and Innovation
• SCM 506 - Supply Chain Management Operating Elements, Enablers, and Execution
• STAT 505 - Quantitative Methods
• BUAD 515 - Business Skills Development
• BUAD 516 - Business Skills Development II
• BUAD 517 - Business Skills Development III

Pharmacy Degree* (142 credit hours)

• Credit hours specified by the UTHSC PharmD program

Additional Course Requirements

• The dual degree program can be accomplished within five years with the PharmD degree awarded first followed by the MBA degree.
• *Of the 142 credit hours required for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a minimum of 9 credit hours must be from approved electives dealing with healthcare management and policy offered by either the UTHSC College of Pharmacy or the UT Haslam College of Business.

Non-Course Requirements

• The dual degree candidate must satisfy the curricular and graduation requirements of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy and the UT Haslam College of Business.
• Since the dual degree program is a two-step program, students who withdraw from the dual degree program before completing both degrees can still graduate with the Pharm.D. degree provided that the graduation requirements are satisfied.
• Credit toward graduation for courses taken in the MBA program would qualify for credit toward the MBA degree; however, additional MBA coursework is required for the MBA degree if the student does not complete the Pharm.D. – MBA program.
• Graduates of the Pharm.D. – MBA program will be counseled on career opportunities by the collaboration of advisors, faculty and program directors of both programs to make students aware of job opportunities, strategies for successful employment and career development.

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