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PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, United States

Programme overview

Research doctorate preparing scientists and educators for pharmaceutical research, with specializations in medicinal chemistry, nuclear pharmacy, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, infectious disease, toxicology and pharmacy administration. Students may enter via the GPiBS pathway or direct admission; 1-3 students are admitted per year.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy  |  Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences  |  Duration: Typically 5 years (as little as 4)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

At least 72 credit hours: 45 hours of didactic coursework and at least 27 hours of doctoral research, with a plan of study set with the advisor.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, academia, government regulatory agencies (FDA, CDC) and health care research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's or four-year professional degree (prior pharmacy training not required); undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 with emphasis on the last 60 hours; TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5 for non-native English speakers. Applications open annually on September 1.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,681 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate listed for Graduate College programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health. Source

International applicants: USD 21,953 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate listed for Graduate College programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health. Source

Duration: Typically 5 years (as little as 4)

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