Overview

The changing landscape of drug discovery and the pharmaceutical industry has created a need for scientists with interdisciplinary training to navigate the complex landscape of medicinal chemistry, biotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, and basic pharmacology/toxicology.

Features

Students completing this program will have invaluable expertise from carefully selected coursework, a breadth of electives, and engagement in cutting-edge research.

The Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics (DDET) degree at The University of Iowa features interdisciplinary coursework and a curriculum rich with electives to tailor the individual needs and interests of our graduate students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Perspectives in DDET

Graduate Student Seminar

Current Medicinal Chemistry

Drug Mechanisms and Actions

Principles of Experimental Therapeutics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pharmacy View 80 other PhDs in Pharmacy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts (Minimum GPA is 3.0)

3 letters of recommendation

Statement of Purpose

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

TOEFL or iELTS test scores

GRE test is optional. If it will enhance your application, you may submit a GRE test score, however, a GRE is not required.

It is not necessary to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo score if you have a U.S. Master's Degree.

It is not necessary to submit a WES Transcript evaluation.

Tuition Fee

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International

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 54 months.
National

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 54 months.
In-State

12991 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 54 months.

Living costs for Iowa City

1187 - 1841 USD /month

Living costs

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

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