PhD Medicinal Chemistry at University of Utah

Programme overview

Graduate studies in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry are dedicated to research and education at the interface of the chemical and biological sciences. The graduate program is devoted to the education and training of students to become creative and independent investigators for positions in academic, industrial or government settings. Toward this end the graduate curriculum is an interdisciplinary composition of courses covering the major areas of contemporary medicinal chemistry. Students seeking admission must hold at least a B.S. degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or a related area.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy | Duration: 66 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 66 credit hours.

Career pathways

Career paths include Laboratory chemist, technician, quality control chemist, research assistant, chemical sales representative, medicinal chemist, principal scientsit, postdoctoral researcher, formulation scientist, regulatory affairs specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students seeking admission must hold a B.S. degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or a related area. Undergraduate deficiencies may be corrected upon consultation with staff. Requirements include completion of a program of study as determined by the graduate supervisory committee in consultation with the student. Medicinal Chemistry faculty are associated with the campus wide Interdepartmental Graduate Programs in Biological Chemistry, and Molecular Biology www.bioscience.utah.edu . Students in the program may enter graduate study in Medicinal Chemistry by selecting a Medicinal Chemistry faculty member with whom to work. Admission into the MB/BC Program at the University of Utah http://www.bioscience.utah.edu/prospective/guidelines.php

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.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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