Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Admissions and ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Requirements

Students from the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½'s MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or another relevant ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ science or engineering MS) program with a cumulative GPA of a 3.500 or greater may apply to the Ph.D. program and, if accepted proceed with advanced standing in the PhD program and will be eligible to take the qualifying exam, which must be successfully completed within one year of acceptance. Priority admission will be given to students who have earned their MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or another relevant program) at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.

External applicants to the PhD program will be accepted if they have a MS degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a cumulative GPS of 3.5 or greater from another college or university, but may be required to take any additional core curriculum courses they have not previously taken. Upon completion of the core curriculum these students will be required to attempt the qualifying exam within 6 months and must successfully complete the qualifying exam within one year.

Students in the Ph.D. program are also required to take a minimum of 12 more credits of Advanced Elective courses. Other advanced Elective options may be added to this list or be approved by the Graduate Coordinator and the student's Research Advisor. 

The Program Coordinator and advisors in the Ph.D. program will guide graduate students through a full-time program of study. Full-time study is equivalent to 9 credit hours per semester.

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Pathway

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Pathway for Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Last updated 12/5/25