PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

Unleash your potential in the dynamic field of pharmaceutical sciences through our PhD program. Designed to inspire and challenge, our comprehensive curriculum combines cutting-edge coursework with advanced research, allowing you to delve into captivating areas such as pioneering drug development, unraveling the intricate impact of medications on the body, exploring breakthrough drug delivery techniques, and maximizing the therapeutic potential of medications for optimal patient outcomes.

Faculty: James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy | Duration: 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

The graduation requirements for this program include: Completion of Plan of Study Successful passing of the PhD qualifier and research proposal Verification of at least one (1) first-author manuscript related to PhD dissertation research that is accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal Compliance with degree-required seminar and journal club credit hours per semester Cumulative grade point average of all didactic courses ≥3.0 Min of 90 credit hrs from

Career pathways

Our program opens doors to a wide range of exciting career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research organizations, academia, and government sectors. Upon graduation, you may find yourself in roles such as a scientist, clinical pharmacologist, clinical trial manager, post-doctoral fellow, or regulatory affairs manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related fields from an institutionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for our full-time, research-intensive PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Similarly, those with a completed professional degree like PharmD, MD, or DVM also meet eligibility requirements. Interested applicants can directly apply without prior completion of an MS degree. Admission to our competitive program, which offers supervised, full-time research training, is based on a selective process. Programmatic minimum admission criteria include: A U.S. bachelors degree from a institutionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from outside of the U.S. A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or non-U.S. equivalent If English is not your native language, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based) is required. IELTS score of 7 or higher is preferred or a Duolingo score of 110 or higher is also acceptable.

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.

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Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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