Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Program Overview

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers courses and research opportunities in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences to fulfill the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in pharmaceutical sciences. The department also offers a curriculum and research opportunity for combination Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)/Ph.D. degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Limited number of competitive graduate assistantships are available. In addition, graduate assistants receive a complete tuition waiver.

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How to Apply

Tuition and Costs

Curriculum

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Faculty Research

Research Facilities

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Get Involved

Our department offers several opportunities to be involved in activities outside of classroom and research. Student involvement helps you meet people, both students and faculty, who can become your lifelong friends or future colleagues.

Student-Faculty Table Tennis Competition

Christmas Gift Exchange

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Conventions and Conferences within the University

AAPS Professional Development Workshop

Teaching Opportunities for Students

Celebrating Student Graduations

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Annual Research Convocation

Student Professional Development Activities

For more information, contact:

Hemachand Tummala
Department Head/Professor
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Telephone number: 605-688-4236 Email