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PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD offers advanced education in drug discovery, development and application, combining coursework with research on novel drugs, drug effects on the body, delivery methods and how medications are used to improve patient outcomes. PhD applicants do not have to complete the MS first.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy  |  Intake: Autumn 2027; deadline Dec 1, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Specialty disciplines are Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, and Outcomes and Translational Sciences.

Career pathways

International graduates are eligible for up to three years of OPT.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. Autumn 2027 admission only in the cycle listed; all application materials due by December 1, 2026 (U.S. and international). International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn 2027; deadline Dec 1, 2026

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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