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Submission Number: 333
Submission ID: 333
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Institution Name The University of Texas at Austin
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name The U of Texas at Austin-333
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Address 1 2409 University Ave.
Address 2 Stop A1900
Address 3
City Austin
State Texas
Zip/Postal Code 78712
Country United States
Program Location: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video: Choose Texas 2022 - International from UTGradSchool on Vimeo.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? December 01, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $65 US/$90 International
Application Deadline Description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy operates a longstanding and well-developed graduate training program in pharmaceutical sciences.

The goal of graduate study at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is to develop the intellectual breadth and specialized training necessary for a career in teaching, research or advanced professional practice. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, methods and skills needed for scholarly teaching; original research and problem solving; intellectual leadership; creative expression; and professional prominence and recognition.

We are committed to eliminating disparities, raising awareness and fostering a culture where everyone has equal opportunities and a sense of belonging in our graduate training program.

Students who wish to enter into the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences select from one of five division-specific training tracks for training with a emphasis in Health Outcomes, Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery, Pharmacology & Toxicology, or Pharmacotherapy.

Students applying to the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences will select a division-specific training track that most closely matches their interests. Each of the five division specific tracks have course work and research training specifically tailored for training in the track-specific field.

Graduate education, research, and scholarly work leading to a Ph.D. are developed uniquely for each student as part of their plan of work.
Program Description Video: Choose Texas 2022 - Domestic from UTGradSchool on Vimeo.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 30
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: Graduate education, research, and scholarly work leading to a Ph.D. are developed uniquely for each student as part of his/her plan of work. Students applying to the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences will select a division-specific training track that most closely matches their interests. Each of the five division specific tracks have course work and research training specifically tailored for training in the track-specific field.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry
  • Health Outcomes
  • Molecular Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Pharmacotherapy
Area(s) of Study: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Clinical Research, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Science, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Practice, Public Health, Toxicology, Translational Science
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 32
United States 17
International 15
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.63
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry 12
Government
Other 4
Unknown 1
Enter any additional information regarding job placements: Postdoc positions are included under "other."
Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 5.12
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE:
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.00
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.50
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: We do not evaluate applications on a rolling basis. An application is evaluated on its own merits and in comparison to all the applications for a given year. Review typically begins in late December, with decisions made by early spring.

Eligibility - Admission is highly competitive and not all qualified applicants are admitted. Credentials of most successful applicants to the graduate program in the College of Pharmacy graduate school exceed the minimum University requirements listed here: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/apply/ms-phd/eligibility

Evaluation of Applicants - Each division in the College of Pharmacy is responsible for selecting its students. For more information about each division and what they look for in an applicant, please visit our divisions’ homepages: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/research-practice/college-divisions
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 96
Type of financial support available: Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? $33,120
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: Information about financial support may be found at https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/apply/ms-phd/financial-support
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 1923
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 333