The University of Utah's Ph.D. program in pharmaceutics consists of coursework in the basic sciences and, most importantly, research. Most who enter with a bachelor's degree in a related discipline generally fulfill the requirements for a Ph.D. degree within 4-6 years. As it is difficult to fully prepare for this program in the course of acquiring an undergraduate degree, it is expected that those skills which are lacking will be made up during the first year of study. A limited number of first year graduate fellowships are offered each academic year to outstanding candidates. Tuition is paid by the Graduate School for full time, supported students.
Students are responsible for fees.
Application to the graduate program requires completion of the University of Utah Graduate School Application Form , official grade transcripts of all university courses, three letters of recommendation, a detailed personal statement of career interests, and a curriculum vitae. Please email the department for printed material. Completion of an individual program of study, agreed to by the student and the graduate supervisory committee, is required. Students are evaluated by the faculty yearly until admitted to official candidacy for the Ph.D. degree. Admission to candidacy requires satisfactory completion of the core pharmaceutics courses, and passage of a written and oral qualifying examination.