Overview

Pharmaceutical Sciences at University at Buffalo focuses on cutting-edge arenas of systems pharmacology, in the areas of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacometrics, pharmacogenomics, dosage form design, physiochemical and biological aspects of drug action, drug metabolism, and drug toxicity.

Features

The PharmD curriculum focuses on the clinical applications of the discoveries and developments realized in the pharmaceutical sciences curriculum.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Students complete the first and second professional year in the PharmD curriculum.

In the third year, students complete both required and elective MPH courses. In the fourth year, students take courses in both programs.

The joint program reduces the usual pattern of a four-year PharmD program and a two-year MPH program by one year.

Each candidate must meet all the degree requirements of each school, except for the reduction in total credit hours.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

174 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology View 56 other PhDs in Pharmacology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

International applicants: TOEFL examination with a minimum acceptable score of 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the internet-based test; or demonstration of proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The required minimum IELTS score is 6.5 overall. The IELTS score must be dated within two years of the time the student will enroll. Only the official original IELTS score report is acceptable; photocopies are not acceptable.

Bachelor’s degree is NOT required for PharmD candidates.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39400 USD / year

≈ 39400 USD / year
Out-of-State

39400 USD / year

≈ 39400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26450 USD / year

≈ 26450 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

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