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PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences educates students in drug development, delivery and analysis for careers in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government agencies and academia. Accepted students receive an annual stipend, benefits, fees and tuition.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy  |  Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years (curriculum outline)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Year 1: core coursework, electives, research rotations, pre-candidacy research exam and advisor selection. Years 2-3: PhD research, electives and seminars. Year 4: research, dissertation and defense. Specialisations include pharmacokinetics, nanotechnology, pulmonary delivery and antibody-drug conjugates.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government agencies and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply through Rackham; detailed minimums not captured.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 4 years (curriculum outline)

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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