Overview

The Medicinal Chemistry graduate program at University of Utah is devoted to the education and training of students to become creative and independent investigators for positions in academic, industrial or government settings.

Learning outcomes

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.

Programme Structure

A plan of study and admission criteria for this degree are listed on the College of Pharmacy PharmD web site.
A PharmD/PhD can be pursued if a student is accepted into the PharmD program and then is subsequently accepted into the Medicinal Chemistry PhD program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Health Sciences Biochemistry View 143 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant for admission to The Graduate School must meet the following minimum requirements:
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of the undergraduate work for admission consideration;
Meeting the academic department’s admission standards, and receiving a recommendation for admission to their graduate program.

Tuition Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicinal Chemistry.

Available Scholarships

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