PhD Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences at West Virginia University

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission into the graduate program must satisfy the WVU and Health Sciences Center general requirements for admission as a graduate student. Applicants interested in this program must apply through a common admissions portal. Choice of this graduate program occurs during the first year of graduate study after selection of an advisor for your dissertation research. Applications include a personal statement, unofficial transcripts from all Colleges or Universities attended, and 3 letters of recommendation. Admitted applicants must arrange to have official copies of transcripts sent directly to the WVU Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment. Competitive applicants have a STEM GPA of 3.5 or higher and possess a baccalaureate degree that provides sufficient scientific background the basic sciences. Note that the graduate record exam (GRE) is not required and will not be considered in evaluating applications. International applicants must satisfy English Language Proficiency requirements as established by WVU International Admissions . To review the application process, please visit: https://health.wvu.edu/research-and-graduate-education/graduate-education/phd-programs/biomedical-sciences/admissions/ To obtain specific information related to the school’s graduate programs, graduate faculty research interests, and availability of graduate assistantships or fellowships, applicants may contact program directors. Graduate Directors: Werner J. Geldenhuys,...