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PhD Medicinal Chemistry at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Medicinal Chemistry at the UW School of Pharmacy trains students to work closely with faculty and collaborators in academia and the biotech/pharma industry. The department offers a PhD only, with no terminal MS option.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy  |  Department: Medicinal Chemistry  |  Intake: 2027 application window October 15 - December 1, 2026  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Coursework in organic, medicinal and physical chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry and molecular biology, mostly completed in the first two years. In year one students typically do two to four 10-week lab rotations before choosing a faculty mentor.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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