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PhD Molecular and Systems Pharmacology at Emory University

Emory University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Molecular and Systems Pharmacology provides broad training in the biomedical sciences for students who want to learn how drugs work and how new therapeutics are developed. It emphasises experimental and computational approaches to drug discovery and prepares students to conduct independent research.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School  |  Department: Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease and how they translate into therapies, with hands-on laboratory experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Fall 2027 cycle): application deadline December 1, 2026; three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a resume/CV and transcripts from each university attended; the GRE is not required and is not considered; TOEFL or IELTS is required if the native language is not English. Admitted students who enroll receive a stipend, tuition scholarship and health insurance.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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