PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut | Storrs United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The UConn School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences boasts a distinguished legacy of achievement across its three fundamental pillars: education, research, and community engagement. This is accomplished through exceptional instructional methods, groundbreaking scientific exploration, and advancements in healthcare services. Our department comprises 20 distinguished faculty members specializing in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Medicinal Chemistry.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
The GRE is required for admission to the UConn School of Pharmacy's Ph.D. program. The code for UConn Storrs is 3915 (Department code is not required). We look for at least 50 percentile in each category.

International Students must complete a Test of English Proficiency. If you are not a native speaker of English, you must submit evidence of your proficiency in the English Language. We accept scores from the following tests:

If you use the results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language you must have a minimum overall score of 550 for the paper-based test or 79 for the internet-based test.The TOEFL code for UConn Storrs is 3915
If you submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must have an average overall score of at least 6.5.
Your personal statement should be limited to two pages and should describe your research interests, your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, and your desire to attend the pharmaceutical sciences program at the University of Connecticut. An additional writing sample/research essay is not required.

Details about your preparation, your strengths and weaknesses as a student, any academic honors, scholarships, or fellowships you have received, will all be helpful.

Request at least 3 letters of recommendation.
*There is no specific Graduate School form for letters of recommendation.
*Recommenders should upload their letters on–line through the Graduate Schools application.

A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree, or
If the most recent degree is an undergraduate degree or the student has not yet completed their undergraduate degree:
A GPA of 3.0 or higher for the entire two most recent years of full-time undergraduate coursework, or
A GPA of 3.5 or higher for the entire most recent year of full-time undergraduate coursework

Tuition USD 40,746

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